Celestite Crystals and the Cliff Community
Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery RakotoPlay episode
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Hery spends his third day in Antondabe learning about the local celestite trade, visiting the community guide cooperative, and understanding how the remote town survives between the rainforest and the coast. Plus practical notes on money, SIM cards, and the value of a good local fixer.
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Episode 10 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar.
Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Itomampy River, Bezavo Mountain, Vangaindrano, Gargotte La Terrasse, T18 road.
Covered: Local mineral trade and celestite, Community guide economy and park fees, Practical rural logistics: SIM, cash, guiding, Preparing for a multi-day rainforest trek, Antondabe cliff geography and town profile.
Chapters:
00:00 Antondabe
01:40 Itomampy River
05:06 Gargotte La Terrasse
06:50 Guesthouse veranda
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