Salama! We are now back in the capital of Antananarivo for the final time. It's been an amazing experience, but I'm excited to fly home. I've learned a lot about this country, the people, the animals, and most importantly myself. I hope to return to Madagascar soon (but not too soon) to visit friends, see new regions, and maybe someday conduct my own research. For now though, I'll wrap up by outlining some of the things I've learned here:

1) Most things don't need to be refrigerated (meat, milk, eggs, cheese)
2) "Waterproof" doesn't really mean waterproof
3) Bananas are awesome
4) Spiders are terrifying
5) I took hot showers, clean water, and electricity for granted before
6) Bob Marley is globally appreciated
7) Patience
8) Frengasy (a combination of French, English, and Malagasy with obligatory miming)
9) I really enjoy teaching
10) An appreciation for my family and friends

Look for one final post when I'm back at home. I'll wade through the more than 2,000 pictures I have and update everything. For the last time from Mada, veloma!

Mainty Be