| Page Views: 7,136 Last Visit to Sudan: December, 2004 I Visit Here Frequently | Tamam - Sudan? by frockland - last update: Jun 29, 2005 |
Sudan - the country with the longest ongoing civil war in Africa, a genocide problem in Dafur, famine, poverty and starvation. A Muslim country where, Osama Bin Laden was living, building roads and training terrorists. The USA bombed it and declared it to be a country of “Axis of the Evil”. But to look at it like this might be a little bit too simple, too generalising and also following prejudices.
The civil war in the southern parts is finished and a peace agreement is signed. With the discovery of large oilfields a process of changes started. For tourist was it difficult and time-consuming to obtain a visa. Nowadays its no problem any more. Some areas require travel permits and its still not possible to travel to every part of the country but the northern parts are absolutely safe and worth a trip. Sudanese people are extremely friendly, helpful and hospitable and will be highlight of every Sudan trip. |  | | In a village near Wad Medani |
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Northern SudanWhen entering the county in Wadi Halfa I asked a customs officer how much it costs to go by pick up into the village. He looked at me, got his valet out and asked me: “You don’t have money to pay for it? Don’t worry – I will pay for you!” Many times people came to me invited me for tea, food and wanted to talk to me. A “Khawajie” (white person - but certainly spelt wrong) is in many parts of the country not seen too often and causing curiosity. I felt very safe while travelling in this country. Southern Sudan The area of Southern Sudan where I had been is totally different to the northern parts of the country: its bush land with lots of trees and huge swamp areas. In the whole region was only one road. The climate was very humid and not healthy. I got an imagination how this wild land must have been looking like during the early days when Speke and the Bakers were exploring the White Nile. Living in mud houses like they always did, the women were looking after the household and the kids. The men are still warriors carrying spears or nowadays AK47s. Scars are decorating their foreheads indicating to what tribe they belong. More pictures can be found here (for slideshow clic on "Prasentation starten"):
Southern Sudan - Northern Sudan - Sudanese Faces - Working in Sudan
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uglyscot Thu May 21, 2009 10:23 UTC the airport fee can no longer be paid in dollars.. Your Meroe photos are brilliant- one of my favourite places. | JohnniOmani Sun Feb 17, 2008 14:04 UTC Hiya, what brings you to Sudan frequently? cheers | Lunaina Mon Apr 16, 2007 07:09 UTC Great tips, nice pictures, wow!! it sounds like a country worthwhile to visit,... thanks for sharing this with us!!! | bpacker Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:55 UTC Amazing pictures and what an adventure! This place is for serious travellers. |
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