Dr. Bert De Waele discusses the traverse with his team before the departure from Sambava. From left to right Bert, Michael (sampler), Theogene (geologist counterpart) and Rija (sampler).

Dr. Bert De Waele discusses the traverse with his team before the departure from Sambava. From left to right Bert, Michael (sampler), Theogene (geologist counterpart), Rija and Fetra (samplers).

The preliminary BGS geological map covering part of the planned traverse is discussed

The French geological map covering part of the planned traverse is discussed

Dr. Bert De Waele discusses the traverse with his team before the departure from Sambava. From left to right Bert, Michael (sampler), Theogene (geologist counterpart), Rija (sampler), Jonah (driver), Hery (driver) and Fetra (sampler).

Packing the car for the field

The exploration team at Sambava minutes before their departure. From left to right: Michael (sampler), Pascale (chef), Dr Bert De Waele (BGS senior geologist and team leader), Jonah (driver), Rija (sampler), Fetra (sampler), Mayama (chef). On the front row: Hery (driver) and Theogene (counterpart geologist)

Last minute shopping for bread.

Woman at the market in Sambava