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12-22-20 12:35 #4273
Posts: 25Nosy be Newbie. Relaxing in paradise
My guide is on the greedy side, I think, but that is not unexpected. The first day he asked for 60 k for showing me around and procuring the two girls. That was fine with me. On the afternoon of my second day I was sitting on the balcony when he spotted me from the street below. He, knowing the doorman, speedily joins me on the balcony asking for a beer and a smoke (no surprise and perfectly alright). Immediately he starts talking about this bar that I "have to" see. I tell him I'm fine where I am relaxing with my beer, music and book. He goes on about the bar for a while until he spots two girls he knows on the street. They join us and I get them drinks as well (none of the girls were to my taste). When they realize I'm not interested they leave and I agree to follow my guide to this bar that's supposedly amazing. Of course it turns out to be just another beach side bar, as I had expected. Also, as expected, he orders drinks for us (which is fine with me). After a while it starts to rain, a lot, and a large group of people takes shelter at some tables close by. Guide tells me they are his friends and that he would appreciate it if I would buy them some beer. Since it looks like a family gathering I agree and order a few large bottles for them. Not one of them even turns over to wave or say thanks, which is rude but no biggie. A while later he walks me back to my hotel 2-3 minutes away and he asks for 40 k for showing me the bar! I tell him no way he'll get 40 k and that he should be happy for me getting drinks for his friends. After some whining from him about being hungry and other woes (I guess impressing friends with beer was more important than eating) I gave him 10 k and all was fine. Perhaps I shouldn't have given him anything, but we were standing on the street with people who clearly know him within hearing distance and I think it was important to let him save face with them. When I ran into him in the evening everything was fine. And today I asked him to look for a nice Christmas party.
Midday and afternoon sun is murdering hot. So far it has been raining in late afternoon and / or early evening. That is actually great, since the air is cooler and fresh afterwards. Me and my girl have hit the beach just after 7 in the mornings, and until the heat really rolls in sometime after 11 it's awesome. Tomorrow we will go to the famous double-island Nosy Iranja. It's supposed to be an all-inclusive trip (we'll see about that) costing 200 k for me and 100 k for bringing my girl.
In my next report I will describe my exciting days so far (relaxing on the beach).
As usual clothes, drinks, food and trinkets all add up to more than the actual fee paid to the girl while enjoying a GFE. More on that subject in my next report.
Finally I would like to clarify something in my previous report.
The Euro symbols didn't show. Visa on arrival is 35 Euros and I slipped the guard equivalent to 20 Euros.
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12-22-20 04:30 #4272
Posts: 14Originally Posted by StarGazer101 [View Original Post]
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12-21-20 23:31 #4271
Posts: 326Keep the good spirit up! Yes.
Tinte / black ink.
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12-21-20 22:17 #4270
Posts: 23Originally Posted by StarGazer101 [View Original Post]
My attraction to traveling is not to do just that. Discovering destinations that are not yet known to me is certainly more challenging, although I like to return to familiar worlds in between.
And yes, even in remote Himalayan areas in bad weather, it is nice to watch saved Netflix films.
Mudra.
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12-21-20 14:29 #4269
Posts: 237Originally Posted by StarGazer101 [View Original Post]
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12-21-20 08:52 #4268
Posts: 25Originally Posted by Amadeuss [View Original Post]
There's is this invention called WiFi that is available at hotels, among other places, if you did not know that.
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12-21-20 08:24 #4267
Posts: 326Hi StarGazer101
Thanks for your first report. I wish you joyful times in Mada. Looking forward to your next reports.
Tinte / Black ink.
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12-21-20 00:57 #4266
Posts: 23Originally Posted by Amadeuss [View Original Post]
BTW. A Samsung galaxy tab S7 is more recommendable?
Ask for a friend.
Mudra.
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12-20-20 21:29 #4265
Posts: 984Originally Posted by StarGazer101 [View Original Post]
1 - Its a french speaking country. Non French speaking travellers will get scammed. And I don't pity them! Fxxk off.
2 - Its a third world country. What the heck you need chromebook there.
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12-20-20 18:04 #4264
Posts: 23Originally Posted by StarGazer101 [View Original Post]
In any case, I'll wait until all of Mada is open, which will take even longer.
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12-20-20 16:22 #4263
Posts: 154Originally Posted by StarGazer101 [View Original Post]
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12-20-20 10:38 #4262
Posts: 25Nosy be Newbie. Mixed first impressions
Yesterday afternoon I arrived to Nosy Be. It has been a mixed bag, but I am enjoying my vacation so far.
It felt like it took forever to get out of the airport:
- Show proof of negative PCR-test on steps from aircraft.
- Disinfection station, where you get sprayed by something inside a special made cubicle.
- Passport control.
- Visa on arrival, costs 35€ and you must have cash.
- Queue to pay for PCR Covid test.
- Wait in line to take PCR Covid test.
And filling out what seems to be a gazillion different forms (or virtually identical) for each of the above. As well as being shouted at by border police for not having written down phone number to hotel on the side of a paper which says nothing about phone number.
The above things overall where manageable. Luckily I had exactly €35 in cash with me (left over from a trip to Germany). Not sure what would have happened if I was without cash. There is no way to get cash at the airport. This lead to some serious problems when I needed to pay 100 k Airary for the Covid test. A very helpful, English speaking, security guard promptly found me a taxi driver who fronted me the 100 k. At this time the lines where very very long for both paying for the test and getting tested. Luckily my friendly security guard promptly brought me to the front of the lines. As "reward" I gave him the only cash I had on me, a Swedish 200 bill (just under €20) which I hope he can convert for his troubles.
When I arrived at the hotel they tried to pull a fast one on me. I got a room with no sea view and no TV, even though those things where clearly stated on by booking. Fortunately I had print outs (in French and English) of my booking and they gave me another room which is up to the specifications. One annoying thing is that the safe has a key not a code, which means I have to find a safe place to hide the key when I have a girl in my room overnight. Breakfast is supposed to be included, but since the hotel doesn't have a restaurant I'm not sure how they will arrange that.
As a mixed blessing there was an English speaking local guy sitting outside the hotel when I arrived. This guide has helped me with some stuff, including finder a spinner with an average looking friend for company. He's been asking a bit much for his services though.
And now for what everyone has been waiting for. The girls. My guide asked me what kind of girls I like. I told him "slim, firm tits, NOT a big ass". Shortly after he had produced a 20-25 year old spinner named Vanessa (I hope it's ok to put first name here, since there are no pics and I'm guessing she's not the only one in Nosy calling herself Vanessa). She had with her an average looking friend. I promptly brought them to my room for some fun Vanessa has a killer body and was very enthusiastic with a decent BBBJ, some tentative rimming. Ass only available for fingering, but I'm working on that. Her friend was disinterested with semi-sagging tits and a wide booty, not at all to my liking. Sadly none of the girls speak any English.
After my tumble with the girls we went out drinking together with the guide. Vanessa was really affectionate and smiling. I called it an early night (before 10) a brought Vanessa back to my room for the night. Her pouty, boring, average-looking friend I left behind. Today we slept in and at the moment Vanessa is away at the hair dresser. It seems it can be a good girlfriend experience for me, if I choose to keep her around.
I have not yet attained my Malagasy SIM. But when I have that I will get the contact information from my guide. If anyone wants to know how to contact him, send me a PM and I'll provide the information.
Advice and pointers:
Bring cash.
- At airport you have to pay for Visa (€35) and Covid PCR test (100 k Airary). And there is NO way to get cash at airport.
ATM: s in Ambatoaloka.
- ATM next to big pharmacy does not accept MasterCard, only VISA.
- ATM across from Ambatoaloka hotel accepts both cards.
And finally I am really annoyed that my new Chromebook doesn't have a delete key, I have to press alt+backspace for delete. Not as horrible as Lenovo moving the ctrl-button, but still extremely annoying.
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12-19-20 21:38 #4261
Posts: 326Little update
Saw a video today, very reliable.
It was said that Mada is going a good way back to normal. All across the country there were not abnormal numbers of funerals observed. In a country were it is a big thing. The fast majority being rather jung, the society did not get hit hard.
According to scientists it was also said that 40 % had it. Domestic flights slowly on the increase, travel-restrictions on mainland get lifted.
Masks are still mandatory but almost nobody wears them anymore.
Sounds promising!
Tinte / Black Ink.
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12-19-20 16:37 #4260
Posts: 23Originally Posted by Tinte [View Original Post]
Mudra.
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12-19-20 06:48 #4259
Posts: 326Game of make believe
No question when the border is open and the first tourists will go in again, there will bee a huge desperat market awaiting cash. Paradiese?
One will bee faced with all sorts of new post corona situation, infrastructure. Besides especially the people mind. What will tose think of you wiche you are not trading with? Despite your health certificate? For some you might bee just a health threat.
Looking forward for the April post here. Good news I hope!
Tinte / Black ink.