The One With the Lemurs!

Madagascar may not have lions, hippos, giraffes or penguins ('tis true - you can't believe everything you see in the movies....)

BUT it does have LEMURS...and plenty of them!  It's also true that about 75% of the animal species found in Madagascar live NOWHERE else on the planet!  

When we were on our way to the States back in November we spent a day in Tana (awaiting our 2am flight!).  The family that owns the Guest House where we spent the night took us to "Lemurs Park." A guide took us around the park - which also happens to be a botanical garden and home to some tortoises! - we learned plenty about all sorts of different lemurs.

Most of the actual pictures of lemurs were taken by Emma.  :)

All in all, a great way to spend an extended "layover" in this lovely land.  (and we loved getting to meet and hang out with Benny and his family!)

We also passed by the US Embassy at some point in the day...thought this was a pretty good shot from the van window as we drove by.  We've never appreciated seeing an American Flag more than we do now...a lovely piece of home - and a visible representation of the freedom & privileges we enjoy as American citizens.

Surely there will be more to come.