Miara-dalana Blog

March 2026 • As I sat down to dinner one evening and looked at the piece of meat before me, I was secretly thrilled. It was huge, whatever it was, and I was hungry. Here in Madagascar, we eat rice three times a day. Rice for breakfast. Rice for lunch. Rice for dinner. Rice is life. Fortunately, I really like rice! The main part of every meal is a large plate of rice. Alongside it is usually a small laoka, a side dish that adds a little flavor and variety. Over the past few we

Aujourd'hui, en ce 14 juillet, jour de fête nationale française, j'ai pensé partager le tout premier texte que j'ai écrit en français pour mon blog : 14 raisons pour lesquelles je suis reconnaissant envers la France. Après sept années passées là, je peux dire que la France m'a donné bien plus que je n'aurais jamais imaginé : des amis, une formation extraordinaire, et beaucoup trop de fromage ! La France est devenue pour moi comme une mère d'adoption. J'espère que vous appréci

February 2026 • My first six weeks in Madagascar were a whirlwind of discovery. They were filled with long journeys across the island, generous hospitality, new communities, and countless hours spent watching the landscapes of Madagascar unfold, whether through the window of a car, from a crowded bus, or from the edge of a canoe. I have no idea how many kilometers I've traveled or how many hours I've spent on the road, but after weeks of constantly moving from one place to an