Last Bush Camp

My last “bush” camp! I’m officially off the truck and heading back to US for a short visit, before head to Asia and the South Pacific.

Bye Tent

Bye Truck

Stefano giving away his $$$.

Toilet stop on the way back to Khartoum

Interior of Toilets 

When I got back to Khartoum, I gorged on Middle Eastern Food!

Meroë Pyramids

Did you know there were pyramids in Sudan? The Kingdom of Kush which housed the city of Meroë represents one early state located within the middle Nile region. It is one of the earliest and most impressive states found south of the Sahara.  The one sight that is seen by almost all of Sudan’s few visitors. Although they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, these ancient structures have remained so far a hidden treasure. No mass tourism here.

Khartoum Museum

After seeming this museum, I was a little disappointed that I was leaving the truck in Khartoum (after  visiting the Meroe pyramids) and not traveling with the truck to the Egypt border.  Originally the truck was planning on taking the quick, but more boring route.  Then later it decide to take the more interesting route along the Nile.  Base on my understanding from this museum there was a lot of ancient civilizations that existed along the Nile.  There might be some interesting sites to visit and see, then again Sudan doesn't put much effort into tourism, so the site might be underwhelming. 

Souq Khartoum

Based on the number of souq, medina, market picture sequences I've taken on my travels, it probably clear that I thoroughly enjoy them. Heading into Sudan from Ethiopia, it was clear we were heading back into Northern/Islamic Africa.  It was also clear the Sudanese people - even in Khartoum - their largest city-  don't see many tourist.  The people were extremely friendly and accommodating towards us.  Unlike Ethiopia were the locals were always begging or scamming for money or gifts.  

Khartoum Mall

Typically, me included, travelers to Africa take pictures of the exotic or poverty. But there is a wealthy and middle class that lives in Africa. Many of them frequent the shopping malls in the large cities. This mall in Sudan, is fairly typical of an African Mall.