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February 12th 2012
Did you know some of the oldest pyramids in the world are in Sudan? How about volcanic landscapes, unexcavated tombs and sand swept temples? With the dunes of the Nubian Desert reclaiming archeological sites and petrified forests before your eyes, you soon find yourself on an Indiana Jones adventure, hunting for lost treasures and exploring the final frontier. A frontier of secret chambers and hidden passages. A frontier of lost cities and ancient civilizations. A frontier of national treasures lost in the sands of time. As pyramid after pyramid scatter the sand swept deserts of Sudan, archeological treasures emerge from the dunes like rocks breaking through a powerful tide. With temples half submerged in sand and unexplored tombs rising above the dunes, locals don’t seem to realize their importance. Free to explore, you can’t help but ... read more
June 6th 2011
The result of the January 2011 referendum ensures Sudan will confront a period of momentous and irrevocable change. An overwhelming majority of the population in South Sudan voted for independence from the North, barely ten years after the cessation of hostilities in what was the longest running civil war on the African continent. As a result, North and South Sudan will be going their separate ways. The official date for the proclamation of the newly created South Sudan will be 9 July 2011, so this blog entry may well be the last from the unified country of Sudan. Khartoum is the engine room and traditional capital of the united Sudan, and will remain the capital of the newly created North Sudan. The long running dispute at the heart of the civil war involved access to the ... read more
February 2nd 2011
There were 2 westerners who got off a bus in a desert village of Sudan. One hopped back on the bus, the other set off on a great Sudanese day experience. I crossed over to Sudan from Ethiopia. The border town of Gallabat is a small shitty transit point. A kid about 15 acted like he was helping me and wanted a tip. I paid 15 for the bus instead of 10 and he wanted a tip. I argued with him whilst he stayed in the bus as it drove off. I acted cool when he said, “I am not going anywhere.” I reacted “That is fine if that is what you want to do.” When the bus was registered to leave the city we went back to the bus stop where the guy got two ... read more
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You drag it out, than I’ll drag out breakfast
Published: February 17th 2011Africa » Sudan » North » Khartoum
January 31st 2011
I am in Nuri a small Sudanese village and walking towards some dilapidated pyramids. A police guard decked out in light blue walks up to me and informs it costs 25 pounds to enter (about $6.50). I had already seen two groups of pyramids the days earlier so I decided to walk off. At the roundabout I walk along the other street and thought. “Well the morning is not over yet I might as well have my breakfast and have a distant view of the pyramids instead. So’s I open my bag and see the guard walking towards me. He’s assuming I am going to sneak in from the other side. He stands next to me and realises I am about to eat. Instead of taking his distance he stands next to me and waits. There ... read more
January 9th 2011
Jeszcze nie wyjechalismy z Dongoli. Rafalowi cos szwankuje w tylnym kole. Serwis zajal mu caly dzien, ktory my przeznaczylismy na sleczenie nad netem (nowa strona wciaz w budowie). Podsylam troche fotek z Sudanu. 4 dni naszej trasy z Wadi Halfy do Dongoli. Pustynia oraz wzdluz Nilu - rowniez pustynia:-)... read more
January 8th 2011
Od 4 dni jestesmy w SUDANIE! Przyplynelismy tu z Aswanu w Egipcie do Wadi Halfy. Podrozy odbylismy w wesolym gronie w sumie 11 rowerzystow (wszycy jada tak jak my do Pld Afryki), Rosjanina autostopowicza i kilku motocyklistow, posrod ktorych jeden gluchy Japonczyk, ktory jest w trakcie samotnej podrozy dookola Swiata:-) Podroz naprawde bylaby przednia gdyby nie to, ze kuchnia egipska dala sie mi ponownie troche we znaki - Faraon probowal zemscic sie na pozegnanie. Na szczescie na lad Sudanski stanelam juz mocno na 2 nogach a wlasciwie na 2 kolach:-) Po jednej nocy w Wadi Halfie, cale towarzystwo sie rozjechalo w swoim rytmie. I znow nasza trojka podryfowala przez pustynie. ALEZ TU PIEKNIE I NIESAMOWICIE!!!!!!!!!!!! Pustynia, pustynia, pustynia!!!!! Przecieta jedynie ntka nowiutenkiego, chinskiego asfaltu, po ktorym mkniemy jak na skrzydlach, pchani przez silny anty passat. Nigdy ... read more
December 12th 2010
So, after three weeks of travelling through Sudan, it's time to head to Ethiopia. I'm a couple of weeks behind on the blog, and I'll try to catch up when I can, but here's a breif glimpse into the last few weeks. Although Sudan neighbours Egypt, there's a massive contrast between the two countries. For a start, it's a whole lot more relaxed this side of the border - shouting Egyptians, in your face, often after your dollar, replaced by softly spoken Sudanese, with a smile here, and a handshake there. Sudan doesn't really do big sights, attractions, or photo opportunities either, at least not compared to north of the border. Instead, the best part for me has the reception we've received from the locals. Whereas Egypt will take your breathe away, Sudan will win your ... read more
November 27th 2010
We left a still sleeping, and possibly hungover, Abri early the following morning, and head south along the Nile towards Kerma, 3 hours away. Along the way, we stopped off at the small village of Wawa. Wawa is pleasant enough, with wide dusty lanes, and single storey yellow and blue Nubian house, but apart from that, has little of interest itself. The main attraction is situated on the opposite bank of the Nile, in the shape of the Temple of Soleb, one of Sudan's many overlooked relics from Pharonic times. We wanted to get over the Nile as early as possible, keen to avoid the stifling midday heat, but were ushered into a shaded courtyard and told to wait until the boatman was ready. We thought this was typical Sudanese bearacracy at work, but after an ... read more
