Manahoana from the west coast port town of Mahajunga.  The climate here is incredibly hot and the whole town takes a siesta from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. every day.  I am perpetually wet with sweat.  Mahajunga is way more relaxed than Tana, much more my pace.  Our temporary program center looks out on the ocean and there is a species of baobab tree on the boardwalk, one of which I like to sit in and watch the rickety looking sailboats that fish out on the bay.  There is also a giant, 400-year-old baobab tree further down the boardwalk that is about 20 feet in diameter and about 30 feet tall.  It's one squat baobab.  My young Malagasy French teacher claims I am improving in French but my comprehension still has a long way to go.  I think I am getting better though, little by little.  I can't post pictures where I am writing currently (a little cyber cafe) but I will try to get some up as soon as I can.  Au revoir!