{"id":6512,"date":"2023-12-19T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T00:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/?p=6512"},"modified":"2023-12-18T16:23:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T07:23:37","slug":"mg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/mg\/","title":{"rendered":"Madagascar &#8211; Where French Cuisine is Cheap and Delicious, Ramen is Authentic, Lemurs Live Freely and Blossoms are Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean, about 400 km southeast of the African continent. With a land mass of approximately 59km\u00b2, it is about 1.6 times bigger than Japan, making it the fourth largest island in the world. 80% of the flora and fauna are unique, due to the island being cut off from the African continent for over 80 million years. Not only is it the world&#8217;s largest producer of vanilla, but because of its historical link to France, visitors can enjoy authentic French cuisine, as well as Japanese ramen noodles. On this Domain Island Tour, our team members set out to explore the various attractions of this unique island, including its food culture and flora and fauna. The ccTLD for Madagascar is &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/.mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">.mg<\/span><\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6440\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0.jpg 1057w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6Where is Madagascar?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean, 400 km off the east coast of Africa, on the western edge of the Indian Ocean. It has a population of 28.92 million and the capital is Antananarivo. The local currency is the Malagasy Ariary (MGA). Madagascar&#8217;s official languages are Malagasy and French.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1EGrp6RQg45YZL18AzxHo2ijn-ZBtazI&amp;hl=ja&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"mg1\"><\/div>\n<h4>= Table of Contents =<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg1\">\u25c6The 4th Largest Island in the World &#8211; Just 15.5 Hours from Japan<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg2\">\u25c6Kobe Trained Yola&#8217;s Ramen Restaurant &#038; Japanese Owned Japanese Restaurant<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg3\">\u25c6See Madagascar By Car, Unsafe Markets &#038; Madagascar Miscellaneous<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg4\">\u25c6Meeting Lemurs Unique to Madagascar<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg5\">\u25c6The Food of Madagascar &#8211; Cheap and Delicious French Cuisine<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg6\">\u25c6Visiting the Registry and Finding &#8220;.mg&#8221; Around Town<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"#mg7\">\u25c6How to Purchase a SIM &#038; Test the Internet Speed<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6<strong>The 4th Largest Island in the World &#8211; Just 15.5 Hours from Japan<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Flights from Japan to Madagascar travel via <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/re\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R\u00e9union<\/a><\/span>, Ethiopia, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/mu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mauritius<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/co-za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Johannesburg<\/a><\/span>, Paris etc. We chose to go via R\u00e9union because of its cheaper flights and shorter travel time. We flew 6.5 hours from Haneda airport to Bangkok, 7.5 hours from Bangkok to R\u00e9union, and then 1.5 hours from R\u00e9union to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. We traveled on Air Austral, Corsair International and Madagascar Airlines for a total of 15.5 hours. On our itinerary we first head to Antananarivo, the capital, via the resort island of Sainte-Marie.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1_IMG_2300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6441\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1_IMG_2300-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1_IMG_2300-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1_IMG_2300-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1_IMG_2300-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Madagascar Airlines, established in 1962, mainly flies to neighboring African countries and islands in the Indian Ocean, with only three routes going to Europe. Our propeller aircraft, with its narrow cabin, is ready to depart for Sainte-Marie, our next stop from R\u00e9union. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2_IMG_2304.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6442\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2_IMG_2304-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2_IMG_2304-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2_IMG_2304-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2_IMG_2304-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was just a short flight of 1 hour and 5 minutes, but we were still served a small in-flight meal of sandwiches and chocolate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3_IMG_2322.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6443\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3_IMG_2322-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3_IMG_2322-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3_IMG_2322-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3_IMG_2322-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sainte-Marie comes into view. Located in the north-east of Madagascar, this beautiful island is a popular resort destination due to its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, tropical rainforests and wide variety of wildlife.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4_IMG_2338.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6444\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4_IMG_2338-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4_IMG_2338-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4_IMG_2338-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4_IMG_2338-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve landed! We exit the plane via ramp stairs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5_IMG_2351.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6445\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5_IMG_2351-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5_IMG_2351-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5_IMG_2351-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5_IMG_2351-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Passengers heading to Antananarivo received a transit tag during the flight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6_IMG_2353.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6446\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6_IMG_2353-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6_IMG_2353-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6_IMG_2353-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6_IMG_2353-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After immigration we pick up our luggage and then check it in again later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7_IMG_2369.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6447\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7_IMG_2369-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7_IMG_2369-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7_IMG_2369-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7_IMG_2369-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We then board the same propeller plane again. Finally, we begin our 1 hour and 10-minute flight to the capital, Antananarivo.<br \/>\nAfter some time, we see Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea and Kalimantan (Borneo)!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8_IMG_2391.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6448\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8_IMG_2391-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8_IMG_2391-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8_IMG_2391-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8_IMG_2391-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve arrived in Antananarivo. First, we stop to exchange our Euro for the local currency. We did this, not at the counter, but in a special room. The local currency is the Madagascar Ariary (MGA).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9_IMG_2403.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6449\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9_IMG_2403-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9_IMG_2403-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9_IMG_2403-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9_IMG_2403-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we were standing near the airport exit, trying to figure out how we would get to downtown Antananarivo, we were approached by a taxi driver.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10_IMG_2400.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6450\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10_IMG_2400-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10_IMG_2400-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10_IMG_2400-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10_IMG_2400-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>His name was Harley. For 20 euros he can take us to our hotel, which is cheaper than the shuttle bus! Harley&#8217;s honest personality and fluency in English, despite his French-speaking background, made him a pleasure to deal with throughout the three days we were there.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11_IMG_3481.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6451\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11_IMG_3481-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11_IMG_3481-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11_IMG_3481-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11_IMG_3481-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We arrive at our hotel, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XA9tASgEZjNcuXE88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ibis Antananarivo Ankorondrano<\/a><\/span>, after a 30-minute drive from the airport. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12_IMG_2576.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6452\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12_IMG_2576-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12_IMG_2576-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12_IMG_2576-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12_IMG_2576-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rooms are compact but clean and include air conditioning, a TV, minibar, etc. There is also free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13_IMG_2482.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6453\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13_IMG_2482-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13_IMG_2482-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13_IMG_2482-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13_IMG_2482-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our room had a panoramic view of the city. It&#8217;s a quaint city, full of hilly and colorful streets. The power grid in Madagascar is not fully developed, so we had occasional power outages, but otherwise we had no issues during our stay.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mg2\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14_IMG_2485.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6454\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14_IMG_2485-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14_IMG_2485-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14_IMG_2485-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14_IMG_2485-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6Kobe Trained Yola&#8217;s Ramen Restaurant &#038; Japanese Owned Japanese Restaurant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After hearing that there is an authentic Tonkotsu Ramen restaurant in Madagascar, we hopped in a taxi to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Ak3g6D9z4XQkSXU26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feima Hotel<\/a><\/span>. Apparently, it&#8217;s a rooftop terrace restaurant in this hotel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/15_IMG_2545.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6455\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/15_IMG_2545-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/15_IMG_2545-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/15_IMG_2545-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/15_IMG_2545-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s called &#8220;Tora To Ryu&#8221;, which means &#8220;Tiger and Dragon&#8221;. We exit the elevator at the 4th floor and then take the stairs to the rooftop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16_IMG_2510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6456\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16_IMG_2510-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16_IMG_2510-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16_IMG_2510-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16_IMG_2510-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here we are. We are greeted by a delicious aroma.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/17_IMG_2523.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6457\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/17_IMG_2523-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/17_IMG_2523-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/17_IMG_2523-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/17_IMG_2523-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Japanese menu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18_IMG_2525.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6458\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18_IMG_2525-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18_IMG_2525-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18_IMG_2525-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18_IMG_2525-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First, let&#8217;s start with a THB (Three Horses Beer &#8211; 6,000MGA), a local Madagascar beer which has three horses&#8217; heads on the label.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19_IMG_2535.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6459\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19_IMG_2535-375x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19_IMG_2535-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19_IMG_2535-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19_IMG_2535-767x1023.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our order: Black Ramen (19,500 MGA), Karaage fried chicken (9,500 MGA), Chasu Pork Bowl (13,500 MGA) and Madagascar&#8217;s World Cola (6,000 MGA). It looks exactly like Tonkotsu ramen you&#8217;d find in Japan. They use flour from France to make their noodles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20_IMG_2538.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6460\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20_IMG_2538-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20_IMG_2538-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20_IMG_2538-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20_IMG_2538-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was so delicious that we finished it in no time! This Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen, served all the way here in Africa, was incredible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21_IMG_2540.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6461\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21_IMG_2540-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21_IMG_2540-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21_IMG_2540-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21_IMG_2540-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is Yola, who trained in Kobe, Japan. Yola learned various recipes, customer service skills, etc., during her 20 days of training and the returned to open her own restaurant in November of 2022, becoming a franchise store to &#8220;Tora To Ryu&#8221; restaurants that operate in Kobe, Amagasaki and other areas of Japan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22_IMG_2531.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6462\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22_IMG_2531-337x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22_IMG_2531-337x500.jpg 337w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22_IMG_2531-768x1141.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22_IMG_2531-689x1023.jpg 689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The next day, we visited &#8220;<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VUbNc3QTCPoCmGvq9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shizuku<\/a><\/span>&#8220;, a Japanese restaurant run by a Japanese citizen. The restaurant is packed at lunch time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23_IMG_3087.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6463\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23_IMG_3087-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23_IMG_3087-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23_IMG_3087-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23_IMG_3087-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Near the entrance, we find the menu for today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24_IMG_3085.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6464\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24_IMG_3085-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24_IMG_3085-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24_IMG_3085-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24_IMG_3085-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On most Domain Island Tours we get the chance to eat some sushi. This time too, we order the Sushi Platter (70,000 MGA). It was all delicious!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25_IMG_3092.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6465\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25_IMG_3092-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25_IMG_3092-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25_IMG_3092-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25_IMG_3092-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colorful California Salmon Rolls (98,000 MGA).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26_IMG_3102.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6466\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26_IMG_3102-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26_IMG_3102-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26_IMG_3102-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26_IMG_3102-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Crispy Tempura Bowl (82,000 MGA).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27_IMG_3099.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6467\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27_IMG_3099-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27_IMG_3099-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27_IMG_3099-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27_IMG_3099-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Traditional Shoyu Ramen (50,000 MGA).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28_IMG_3465.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6468\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28_IMG_3465-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28_IMG_3465-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28_IMG_3465-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28_IMG_3465-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Everything is so good we can&#8217;t help but keep ordering different dishes. Gyoza dumplings (23,000 MGA).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/29_IMG_3466.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6469\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/29_IMG_3466-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/29_IMG_3466-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/29_IMG_3466-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/29_IMG_3466-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And finally, Tonkatsu Curry (60,000 MGA). This dish was so good that it almost made me want to open a specialty restaurant for it! <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/30_IMG_3096.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6470\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/30_IMG_3096-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/30_IMG_3096-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/30_IMG_3096-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/30_IMG_3096-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe owner, Mr Shoji. After working as an exclusive chef in Madagascar for some time, he later opened his own restaurant. He has been living here for 6 years now. We could enjoy delicious authentic Japanese cuisine in Africa!<\/p>\n<div id=\"mg3\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/31_IMG_3108.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6471\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/31_IMG_3108-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/31_IMG_3108-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/31_IMG_3108-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/31_IMG_3108-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u25c6<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>See Madagascar By Car, Unsafe Markets &#038; Madagascar Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jacaranda, the &#8220;cherry blossom&#8221; of Africa. They usually flower at the end of October, but when we visited in mid-October they had already begun to bloom. Their bright purple flowers are very beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/32_IMG_3461.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6472\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/32_IMG_3461-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/32_IMG_3461-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/32_IMG_3461-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/32_IMG_3461-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Antananarivo is a city with many hills and stairs. Going down these stairs we find a market. <a href=\"https:\/\/wk.tk\/WQd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The Office de tourisme<\/span><\/a>, a tourist information center located in the gardens of Antaninarenina, organizes walking tours of Antananarivo, but they avoid the market due to safety concerns. We, though, decided to take a look.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/33_IMG_3272.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6473\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/33_IMG_3272-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/33_IMG_3272-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/33_IMG_3272-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/33_IMG_3272-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/33_IMG_3272.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Street stalls line both sides of the stairs leading to the market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/34_IMG_3314.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6474\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/34_IMG_3314-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/34_IMG_3314-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/34_IMG_3314-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/34_IMG_3314-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/34_IMG_3314.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the market center. It&#8217;s very lively. According to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anzen.mofa.go.jp\/info\/pchazardspecificinfo_2022T099.html#ad-image-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan<\/a><\/span>, Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world and has long had issues with muggers, pickpockets and purse snatchers. Crime in general has been increasing and public safety is deteriorating. So, please be careful when exploring Antananarivo, and not just at the market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/35_IMG_3306.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6535\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/35_IMG_3306-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/35_IMG_3306-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/35_IMG_3306-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/35_IMG_3306-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Leaving the market, we now decide to take a tour around Madagascar by car. We&#8217;re off to &#8220;See Madagascar by Car&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/36_IMG_2662.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6475\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/36_IMG_2662-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/36_IMG_2662-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/36_IMG_2662-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/36_IMG_2662-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Women transporting various things on their head.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/37_IMG_2696.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6476\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/37_IMG_2696-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/37_IMG_2696-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/37_IMG_2696-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/37_IMG_2696-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Citro\u00ebn 2CV taxi. The Citro\u00ebn 2CV is a French front-wheel drive passenger car released in 1948. We saw many of these cars actively being used as taxis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/38_IMG_2647.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6477\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/38_IMG_2647-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/38_IMG_2647-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/38_IMG_2647-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/38_IMG_2647-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/38_IMG_2647.jpg 1925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After washing clothes in the river, they are then laid on the ground to dry. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.media\/posts\/30612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The typical annual income in Madagascar is around $540. It would be difficult for a household to buy their own washing machine because they cost around $300 at the cheapest.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/39_IMG_3063.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6478\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/39_IMG_3063-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/39_IMG_3063-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/39_IMG_3063-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/39_IMG_3063-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We see less and less street stalls the further we get from the city center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/40_IMG_2601.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6479\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/40_IMG_2601-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/40_IMG_2601-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/40_IMG_2601-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/40_IMG_2601-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/40_IMG_2601.jpg 2014w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We go through different parts of the city. We see not only people and cars, but also dogs, chickens, pigs, cows and goats that run free. These cows are &#8220;Zebu cattle&#8221;, which can be used for both labor and food. We keep driving, on our way to see some lemurs, an animal native to Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41_IMG_7814.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6480\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41_IMG_7814-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41_IMG_7814-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41_IMG_7814-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41_IMG_7814-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like in the Commonwealth of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/dm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dominica<\/a><\/span>, there are no traffic lights in Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u4fe1\u53f7\u6a5f\u304c\u306a\u3044\u30de\u30c0\u30ac\u30b9\u30ab\u30eb\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LpF3qzUh6Mc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After driving for a while, the scenery changes to a rural landscape. Rice is the staple food of Madagascar. It&#8217;s so deeply rooted in local food culture that to &#8220;eat a meal&#8221; is expressed as to &#8220;eat rice&#8221; (mihinam-bary). The annual rice consumption per person is around 120kg, more than twice that of a Japanese person. Our taxi driver Harley says, &#8220;It must look just like Japan, right?&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/42_IMG_2722.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6481\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/42_IMG_2722-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/42_IMG_2722-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/42_IMG_2722-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/42_IMG_2722-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, now that I think of it, the locals we saw eating lunch outside the Japanese restaurant Shizuku were eating rice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mg4\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/43_IMG_3477.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6482\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/43_IMG_3477-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/43_IMG_3477-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/43_IMG_3477-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/43_IMG_3477-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6<strong>Meeting Lemurs Unique to Madagascar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We arrive at the &#8220;<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kt5bY8BTfuKLbHCo9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemurs&#8217; Park<\/a><\/span>&#8221; after driving an hour out of the city. The guidebook said 30 minutes but traffic held us up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/44_IMG_2756.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6483\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/44_IMG_2756-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/44_IMG_2756-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/44_IMG_2756-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/44_IMG_2756-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Admission costs 70,000 MGA per person.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/45_IMG_2758.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6484\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/45_IMG_2758-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/45_IMG_2758-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/45_IMG_2758-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/45_IMG_2758-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The park guides explain everything thoroughly in English.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/46_IMG_2760.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6485\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/46_IMG_2760-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/46_IMG_2760-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/46_IMG_2760-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/46_IMG_2760-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We enjoyed a tour of the park together with tourists from the US, Canada, Germany and other countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47_IMG_2766.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6486\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47_IMG_2766-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47_IMG_2766-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47_IMG_2766-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/47_IMG_2766-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The thin, short tree in this photo is a young Baobab tree, a national symbol of Madagascar. It will be interesting to see how big it will grow in the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48_IMG_2771.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6487\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48_IMG_2771-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48_IMG_2771-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48_IMG_2771-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48_IMG_2771-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our guide suddenly stops and we all simultaneously turn our cameras towards a lemur up ahead.<br \/>\nAll 107 lemur species are unique to Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/49_IMG_2806.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6488\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/49_IMG_2806-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/49_IMG_2806-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/49_IMG_2806-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/49_IMG_2806-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We got to see many different kinds here at the park. This seems to be a mother and baby. How cute to see them snuggling together!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/50_IMG_2935.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6489\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/50_IMG_2935-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/50_IMG_2935-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/50_IMG_2935-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/50_IMG_2935-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>They even posed for the camera. It felt unbelievable to be able to see them up close without cages and bars! <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/51_IMG_2953.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6490\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/51_IMG_2953-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/51_IMG_2953-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/51_IMG_2953-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/51_IMG_2953-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>They jump around energetically right in front of us. They have very long legs. It seems to be the season for raising their young.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u76ee\u306e\u524d\u3092\u5143\u6c17\u306b\u98db\u3073\u56de\u308b\u30de\u30c0\u30ac\u30b9\u30ab\u30eb\u306e\u30ad\u30c4\u30cd\u30b6\u30eb\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AUSk7PZ7Sas?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meeting Lemurs Unique to Madagascar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1SuA6U-sheY\" width=\"510\" height=\"907\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u5b50\u80b2\u3066\u4e2d\u306e\u30de\u30c0\u30ac\u30b9\u30ab\u30eb\u306e\u30ad\u30c4\u30cd\u30b6\u30eb\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4wN_8g8lNoI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Lemurs&#8217; Park is home to nine species of lemurs and around 70 plant varieties. As it&#8217;s only around an hour from Antananarivo, I&#8217;d recommend it for those who are unable to visit nature reserves farther away.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mg5\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/52_IMG_3020.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6491\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/52_IMG_3020-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/52_IMG_3020-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/52_IMG_3020-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/52_IMG_3020-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6The Food of Madagascar &#8211; Cheap and Delicious French Cuisine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our taxi driver, Harley, told us about a French restaurant called <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Vmsx3Umj6iVKzoAg7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Hotel Restaurant La Varangue<\/span><\/a>. It seems to be a pretty fancy place and has a number of classic cars lined up in front of the restaurant. Being a former French territory, there are many French restaurants in Antananarivo city.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/53_IMG_3370.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6492\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/53_IMG_3370-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/53_IMG_3370-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/53_IMG_3370-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/53_IMG_3370-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For drinks we ordered mineral water (10,000 MGA), a pina colada (10,000 MGA) and two cocktails of the day (60,000 MGA).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/54_IMG_3409.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6493\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/54_IMG_3409-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/54_IMG_3409-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/54_IMG_3409-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/54_IMG_3409-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Glancing at the floor, we saw a Japanese mosquito coil&#8230; We were grateful for it because there are many mosquitoes at night here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_IMG_3405.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6494\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_IMG_3405-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_IMG_3405-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_IMG_3405-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/55_IMG_3405-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, our main meal. The Foie gras terrine (60,000 MGA) is elegantly and beautifully presented. Richly flavored, it rivals anything made back in France.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56_IMG_3412.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6495\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56_IMG_3412-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56_IMG_3412-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56_IMG_3412-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/56_IMG_3412-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The warm squid salad (50,000 MGA) is chewy and exquisitely seasoned.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/57_IMG_3414.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6496\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/57_IMG_3414-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/57_IMG_3414-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/57_IMG_3414-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/57_IMG_3414-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Charolais beef steak (354,000 MGA). Yes, that is over 10,000 JPY, or $77 USD. This must be a pretty fancy menu item for Madagascar, where prices are generally low. With the exception of Charolais steak, one of Madagascar&#8217;s attractions is its relatively inexpensive French cuisine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mg6\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/58_IMG_7993.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6497\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/58_IMG_7993-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/58_IMG_7993-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/58_IMG_7993-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/58_IMG_7993-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u25c6Visiting the Registry and Finding &#8220;.mg&#8221; Around Town<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The registry that manages the &#8220;.mg&#8221; domain is based here in Madagascar, so we decided to pay them a visit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/59_IMG_3116.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6498\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/59_IMG_3116-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/59_IMG_3116-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/59_IMG_3116-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/59_IMG_3116-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the grounds of a slightly more upscale shopping mall we found a building that not only contains the Radisson Hotel but also &#8220;NIC MG&#8221;. It seems to be on the second floor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/60_IMG_3120.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6499\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/60_IMG_3120-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/60_IMG_3120-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/60_IMG_3120-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/60_IMG_3120-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We walk up the stairs to the entrance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/61_IMG_3126.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6500\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/61_IMG_3126-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/61_IMG_3126-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/61_IMG_3126-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/61_IMG_3126-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inside we found three members of staff working that day. When we explained that we were visiting from Japan on a &#8220;Domain Island Tour&#8221;, they kindly invited us in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/62_IMG_3128.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6501\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/62_IMG_3128-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/62_IMG_3128-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/62_IMG_3128-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/62_IMG_3128-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just as I was about to speak with a female staff member, worrying about whether my English would be understood, she said to me &#8220;konnichi wa!&#8221; (hello) in Japanese! Apparently, she loves Japanese anime and through that she was able to master Japanese. It was cute how she spoke and acted just like a Japanese otaku girl!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/63_IMG_7918.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6502\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/63_IMG_7918-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/63_IMG_7918-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/63_IMG_7918-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/63_IMG_7918-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at various &#8220;.mg&#8221; we found around town. We saw it used on Aeropub&#8217;s static and dynamic advertising panels at the international airports of Antananarivo and Nosy Be.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/64_IMG_3491.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6503\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/64_IMG_3491-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/64_IMG_3491-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/64_IMG_3491-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/64_IMG_3491-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/64_IMG_3491.jpg 1949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On a sign for La Papetier, which sells office supplies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/65_IMG_7924.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6504\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/65_IMG_7924-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/65_IMG_7924-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/65_IMG_7924-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/65_IMG_7924-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lemurs&#8217; Park also used &#8220;.mg&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/66_IMG_7832.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6505\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/66_IMG_7832-375x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/66_IMG_7832-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/66_IMG_7832-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/66_IMG_7832-767x1023.jpg 767w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/66_IMG_7832.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Used by Prod&#8217;Hyg, which sells cleaning and hygiene products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/67_IMG_8015.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6506\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/67_IMG_8015-500x349.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/67_IMG_8015-500x349.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/67_IMG_8015-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/67_IMG_8015-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/67_IMG_8015.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>FedEX, the world&#8217;s largest air cargo carrier.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mg7\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/68_IMG_8010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6507\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/68_IMG_8010-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/68_IMG_8010-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/68_IMG_8010-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/68_IMG_8010-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0\u25c6How to Purchase a SIM &#038; Test the Internet Speed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>We got a measurement of 9Mbps in Antananarivo and we had no issues with the internet while we were there. Please refer to this information if you plan to travel overseas. Incidentally, Ubigi was too slow to be useful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/69_IMG_7172.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6508\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/69_IMG_7172-466x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/69_IMG_7172-466x500.jpg 466w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/69_IMG_7172-768x825.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/69_IMG_7172-953x1023.jpg 953w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/69_IMG_7172.jpg 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/70_IMG_2361.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6509\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/70_IMG_2361-231x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/70_IMG_2361-231x500.jpg 231w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/70_IMG_2361-768x1662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/70_IMG_2361-473x1023.jpg 473w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/70_IMG_2361.jpg 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<hr \/>\n<h4>\u25a0List of Places Visited<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1ozPN7CM4yxYlaROTHiikJsllG_HqhEA&amp;hl=ja&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>\u25a0For access to Madagascar <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/mg2\">here<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>\u25a0For \u201c.mg\u201d domain details\u3000<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.gonbei.jp\/reg\/domain_detail.cgi?p1=mg noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6532 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mg_gonbei-377x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mg_gonbei-377x500.png 377w, https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mg_gonbei.png 603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean, about 400 km southeast of the African continent. With a land mass o &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/mg\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Madagascar &#8211; Where French Cuisine is Cheap and Delicious, Ramen is Authentic, Lemurs Live Freely and Blossoms are Beautiful&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[354,355],"tags":[356,353,190,294,326,94,161,204,345],"class_list":["post-6512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-354","category-madagascar","tag-356","tag-353","tag-190","tag-294","tag-326","tag-94","tag-161","tag-204","tag-345"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6512"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6566,"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6512\/revisions\/6566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islanddomains.earth\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}