Crater Bay, Nosy Be, Madagascar.

From my today's walk in Crater Bay and on to the beach on the other side. People here are very poor and the living conditions are not good.


















 The Yacht Club.


 Market.


 Carrying several bags of sand.


 A "shop" selling charcoal.

 A restaurant.
 They know how to use their head....

 Another "shop".


 Model ships.
 

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