where i’ve been…no, really

Amazingly enough, I spent the past week on an exotic island.

A friend treated us to an incredible vacation in Madagascar. We stayed at a fantastic resort on the beautiful island of Sainte-Marie. The water was (seemingly) 19 shades of blue; it was absolutely gorgeous. I read 4 books, and even polished one off (start to finish) in a day — I can’t remember the last time I had the chance to do that! I swam in a wonderfully warm pool, got a few shades tanner, and ate a croissant every morning.

I also got to use my French. Not swear words, silly… the language. French is what they speak in Madagascar. You didn’t know I was fluent? You should hear me say “seven,” “deviation,” and “croissant” with my impeccable French accent.

I do wish I’d watched this before I’d gone… You know, to brush up on my vocabulary.

I’m off again for another week. This time for safari — in search of lion, leopard, and elephant. (You should hear me say “elephant” with my pseudo-French…)

Au revoir!

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16 Responses to “where i’ve been…no, really”
  1. Melissita says:

    WOW! that place looks beautiful! glad you enjoyed your holiday!

    the YouTube clip is funny!

    enjoy your safari holiday!!

  2. Natalie says:

    Hee Hee. I giggled.

  3. annie says:

    Wow! How amazing! That sounds incredible. I’m so glad you went and had fun.

  4. Becca says:

    Two bad my very favorite part is cut off from the beginning. Mer.

    I love you.
    (you did get tanner. Wahoo!)

  5. Joy Renée says:

    luckyyyyy!

  6. Joy Ren says:

    luckyyyyy!

  7. Amy says:

    Wow- the pictures are AMAZING. All this kitty can say…

    V is for VACATION :)

  8. Sarah says:

    Georgeous! What a unique destination!

    Loved the clip, but even more funny were the clips along the bottom. There is one called “Frodo, don’t wear the ring.” If you knew what LOR freaks we are at my house…thanks for that!

  9. @ngie says:

    Ahhh – that place look divine…

    Good for you two. Thanks for the smile – the video was cute.

  10. Kell says:

    “Would you like a croissant?”

    Amazingly, I too have used my awesome French accent on the above sentence several times since i’ve been home. here’s one more time…

    “Would YOU like a croissant??” :)

  11. Downstairs House Girl says:

    French….ummm…I have had a few croissants lately, but have spoken no french…except while watching your video! Okay, your trip looked great…have fun finding the Elephants….

    Love ya…see you soon!

  12. danielle says:

    that’s amazing. i hope the time blessed you and niel.

    those pics are beautiful – almost unreal.

    i’ll have to check the video later when it loads faster.

  13. Hannah says:

    merrrr! i love it! i miss you :(

  14. Graumamama says:

    Sydney is going to freak out when she hears you were in Madagascar! It’s one of the countries we’ve studied together. She knows lots about it and would really love to go there some day. I will be showing her the pictures for sure!

    Rach

  15. alece says:

    rhubarb, i didn’t even know the video was cut off in the beginning… i just fixed it. that’s my favorite part, too…

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