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A Nomadic Watering Hole in Sudan
Places We Go / Sudan

A Nomadic Watering Hole in Sudan

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Justin • 2 Comments

I’ve discussed these nomadic wells before, but given that their existence is absolutely essential to the nomadic community, it is worth describing another one. Ramadan spotted this one as we were driving back to Khartoum: The depths of the well… Unlike the last well I described, the water was drawn out of this one by … Continue reading →

Places We Go / Sudan

Sudan’s Roads: Death Of The Death Of…

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Justin • 1 Comment

There aren’t many paved roads in Sudan. Those that are paved are really long and really straight. This makes them a natural environment for high rates of speed. At night, one can see the lights of oncoming drivers from miles away and adjust accordingly. Except that animals cross roads at night too – and they … Continue reading →

Visiting Sudan – Pictures and Scenes of Khartoum
Places We Go / Sudan

Visiting Sudan – Pictures and Scenes of Khartoum

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Justin • 10 Comments

Before even trying to get into Sudan, make sure you have your visas in order and give yourself plenty of time to get them. The Sudanese visas proved to be the most difficult and time-consuming visas that my Italian interpreter and I have yet obtained – and we have been to a lot of weird … Continue reading →

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