THE OIL SERIES, DAY 4
SUDAN
Getting caught up in a protest in Sudan. This morning, I took another red eye flight to Sudan, a country with mixed opinions from friends and family.
LOCALS HERE ARE FRIENDLY BEYOND BELIEF
Sudan recently emerged from a revolution, and it still seems ongoing to many people. Friends who have visited say it is one of the friendliest countries in the world.
WHERE IS SUDAN?
CORONAVIRUS
At the airport, the Coronavirus seemed rampant; everyone had their temperature checked and filled out a travel form.
ACROPOLE HOTEL
I booked a visit to Sudan years ago, but my granny passed away. The Acropole Hotel was very helpful with my visa paperwork.
PROTESTS
After a quick breakfast I decided to go see what’s up and immediately came across a demonstration. Normally, protests are bad news and it’s best to avoid them. This one was about education and class disparities in qualifications.
Everyone was friendly and happy to see a foreigner. I never felt intimidated or scared but remained cautious in the crowd. There was likely more danger of pickpocketing at home than in Sudan, but it’s always wise to stay alert.
THE NILE
I have seen the Nile before but there is just something about it that makes it super special. I’m not sure why, but it might be because we studied this river in school. Honestly, the meeting of the rivers wasn’t spectacular, but it was nice to see where the Blue and White Niles converge.
TUTY BRIDGE
After eating at the hotel built by Colonel Ghaddafi, I headed to the nearby Tuty Bridge. There is plenty of buzz around here so I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to meet a few locals and get the best view of the sunset over the Blue Nile.
The Bridge leads to Tuti Island where a lot of the locals go to chill out in the sun, how they do it I don’t know! Soon, curious locals approached me for a chat; some were shy, others were not.
I love nice hotels, quiet beaches, or skydiving, but these interactions are what I remember. Interactions which locals are priceless
FINAL THOUGHTS
A great introduction to Sudan shows why many people love it here.
NEXT UP
Learning English at an English class. Click to read.
SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
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This post is part of The Oil Series, click to explore or for episode 1 click here.
To watch the video of my trip, head to my highlights on my Instagram.
