To get to the West Coast from Ranohira you must go first to Ilakaka. In the past there was nothing. Then they discovered saphires… Now Ilakaka reminds the town from the Wild West movies: bars, small wooden houses, gem dealers, dust, crowd… Watch your bag and your pockets! Ask the dealer to show you some gemstones – they have different colors, shapes and value… Take your crowded bush-taxi to Toliara – it cost just 9000 ariary…
