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on the rivers and canals of the watery east. Quite a few adventurous travellers use pirogues
for sections of their journeys. Romantic though it may be to sail in an outrigger canoe, it
can be both uncomfortable and, at times, dangerous.
Ferries and cargo boats travel to the larger islands and down the west coast (see box on
the country.
BY RAIL
After years of deterioration, Madagascar's rail system has seen improve-
ment over the past decade. Passenger services now run a few times a week between Fi-
anarantsoa andManakara (see
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)andbetween Moramanga andToamasina (
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Micheline train makes weekend trips to Andasibe and Antsirabe (see box on
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