MADAGASCAR - Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

"The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. It is associated with strong feelings of national identity, and has maintained its spiritual and sacred character both in ritual practice and the popular imagination for the past 500 years. It remains a place of worship to which pilgrims come from Madagascar and elsewhere." -http://whc.unesco.org

Thank you so much Christine for this hard-to-get-country UNESCO card!

This definitely made my day!

Glad you spent much quality time with your niece during your holidays there!

MADAGASCAR - Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

"Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve comprises karstic landscapes and limestone uplands cut into impressive 'tsingy' peaks and a 'forest' of limestone needles, the spectacular canyon of the Manambolo river, rolling hills and high peaks. The undisturbed forests, lakes and mangrove swamps are the habitat for rare and endangered lemurs and birds." -http://whc.unesco.org

Another great UNESCO card from my very good friend Zernan

who's working in Madagascar.

Thank you, thank you so much 'Nan!

These cards brought BIG SMILES on my face! =)

Enjoy your short break here in the Philippines and take good care of yourself always!

MADAGASCAR - Rainforests of the Atsinanana

"The Rainforests of the Atsinanana comprise six national parks distributed along the eastern part of the island. These relict forests are critically important for maintaining ongoing ecological processes necessary for the survival of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity, which reflects the island’s geological history. Having completed its separation from all other land masses more than 60 million years ago, Madagascar’s plant and animal life evolved in isolation. The rainforests are inscribed for their importance to both ecological and biological processes as well as their biodiversity and the threatened species they support. Many species are rare and threatened especially primates and lemurs." -http://whc.unesco.org

A great surprise gift fresh from Madagascar

from my long time friend who's on a vacation right now.

I am happy that he's able to be with his family even for just a short break from work...

May God bless and guide you always Zernan for loving your family!

Thank you so so much for this pasalubong!