September 2021

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Submerged in a mucky peat brine, it occurs to me that this must be the strangest bath I have ever taken.

If you are an ITN subscriber and have been to Madagascar, pen an essay, in no more than 300 words, on the topic “Mad about Madagascar.” Express the mood of the place, what it felt like to be there, or get across what the local people were like, or describe a meaningful encounter you had, or share any insights you gained into the culture. Paint verbal pictures of things you saw.

16-day, 15-night “full on” tour of five countries. Departures Nov. ’21-April & Nov.-Dec. ’22. Group limit, 12-18.

25-day, 24-night privately guided tour (min. group size, 2). Highlights: Free day in Johannesburg/Panorama Route/Kruger Nat’l Park game drives/candle makers in ESWATINI (Swaziland)/game drive, cruise in Pongola Game Reserve/St.