Downtown Khartoum
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Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics since independence from the UK in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civil wars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were ro... [read more]
Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics since independence from the UK in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civil wars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were ro... [read more] Blog: I am an ignorant tourist
Date: April 28th 2006
So I sit on the street and drink a coffee. Its a few degrees over 40c and the water for the coffee is being boiled on a charcoal fire, so its probably about 100C where I am sitting. I sit on an up turned Nestle powered milk can, its a good stood. The coffee pot is an old can that's had a spout welded onto it. The coffee is good, its not too sweet and has been flavored with ginger and cardamom. It ... read more
Date: April 28th 2006
So I sit on the street and drink a coffee. Its a few degrees over 40c and the water for the coffee is being boiled on a charcoal fire, so its probably about 100C where I am sitting. I sit on an up turned Nestle powered milk can, its a good stood. The coffee pot is an old can that's had a spout welded onto it. The coffee is good, its not too sweet and has been flavored with ginger and cardamom. It ... read more
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Well I guess I sold out and started a blog. Everything I wanted to get away from I am now becoming.
This trip started in the summer of 2005 with the idea to cycle from the UK to South Africa. Now in Cairo and nine months into the trip peer pressure and the sad admittance that, yes I guess it could be fun, has resulted in me starting this blog. Its just ramblings of my thoughts, emotions and observations as I cycle along.
The idea of a long bike trip came from a late night conversation with a friend after returning from previous travels. I said "What should I do with my life," he replied... full info
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My pleasure to you
I have see the city centre's of your country and the violences occuring your referendum pls my advice to you is that to take heart on what happen and let it be the last violence i wish you all the best, Thank you.
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