Choices
We are almost entering our last month in Madagascar. Uncharacteristically, Freddy looks forward to leaving. It is tough, doing interviews in the rain: transport is difficult, and the farmers are always at work in the rice fields. And Freddy is now on antibiotics for inflamed little wounds on his feet. But of course there is …
A lot on our plate
After a period of enjoying good and diverse food during the holidays and in Tana, we are back in the village and have to do with what is on offer here. For a few days no bread has been available, a sign that the road way to Ambat is really suffering from the rainy season …
Let’s stick together
In The Netherlands, a member of parliament, Wilders, has introduced a sticker with a text that insults the Islam, especially the prophet Muhammad and the Quran. After a period abroad, my tolerance level for Wilders may be a bit low. It makes me sad that someone can hurt believers in such a cruel way. I …
From Russia with love
It is the last day of 2013 and we are in the train. Squeezed in between crying babies and teenagers with blaring phones, we wait patiently for the next breeze to caress our sweaty faces. Once again, I pick up the Lonely Planet and read the text on the back: “… half the fun is …
Rainy season
We are in the midst of the Christmas season, a time that evokes warm feelings and brings people closer together. Last year at this time we lived in England, and in London we saw the christmas lights, the Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square and the illuminated shopping streets. We sang Carols in St Martin …