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General market, Ambalavao, Madagascar

Published October 8, 2018 by Pelidoug

All photos copyright Doug Spencer, taken on Wednesday May 16, 2018.

As you drive south, Ambalavao is the last major town in Madagascar’s central highlands.

 

Stallholder, vegetables, Ambalavao, 16.05.18. Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

On a Wednesday, you can experience both the general market which is this post’s subject, and the incredible cattle market that will be the subject of this post’s sequel.

 

 

Stallholder, her bags (recycled plastic, all). Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

 

Mothers, babies, at market, Ambalavao. Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

Grating, watching, Ambalavao market, 16.05.18. Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

 

Stallholder, daughter, Ambalavao, 16.05.18. Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

Clay masks offer protection from the sun.

 

Outside big cities, such facial masks are not so rare. Ambalavao, 16.05.18. Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

 

Stall holder & her child, Ambalavao. Copyright Doug Spencer.

 

 

At play, market day, Ambalavao, 16.05.18. Copyright Doug Spencer.

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