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The Pyramids are Steep

I later traded these shoes for a very cool mask in Mali.
Nubian Pyramids of Sudan

December 5th 2005
Heading north out of Khartoum, we passed through many miles of desolate landscape. Lots of sand and rock, countless sand colored walls enclosing clusters of sand colored huts, a massive spooky petroleum refining plant shimmering behind the heat distorted atmosphere, tall pointy Muslim tombs, and a distant ribbon of Nile-inspired green. About 150 miles from Khartoum, we hopped off the crowded bus ... read more
Africa » Sudan

Sudanese Flag 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 roo... ... read more
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