An amazing thing happened a couple weeks ago while I was in the boulders seshing out a project of mine, that I am convinced if I was a foot shorter or had the biceps of an Olympic weight lifter, would be a synch. (Excuses, just send, dangit!) But beta I have now, so maybe tomorrow […]
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South Africa road trip
This has been amazing – just have a quick minute. Shark diving was as sight – the water were super rough, but those animals are huge and mighty. So cool. Met a couple rad Afrikaans guys that have become our good friends – they are showing us around and giving us tips. Driving on the […]
Sudan: final impressions, why Sudanese don’t smile + some photos, Part 2
Pictured above: This man’s joy in his work was contagious! His dress shop was amazing and tailor made for tall Sudanese women – I fit right in. 🙂 After materials and labor, its challenging to believe that he can still turn a profit charging $6 for a child’s dress. These are the last major things […]
Sudan Travel Tips
Below is listed some basic travel tips for going into Sudan and more specifically Malakal. Hopefully this can help prepare you for what to expect. I have a ton of other posts about my time there and other pictures if you want some more information on what to expect or see. Remember when you travel […]
Sudan: closing thoughts
This video will give you a pretty good idea of what Malakal was like. The homes. The street, the children and the mamas and babas (mom and dad in Arabic). The boys delivering water from the Nile using donkey carts, the minimal trash, the businesses. During my short 7 days in Malakal, I learned about […]
A Real Day in the Life
It was my 3rd day in Malakal, Sudan on Monday and I think I truly experienced a day in the life. Woke up and had some eggs and freshly baked bread from a Dukan across the street. Then I went with my sister in law and another girl, Stephanie, that lives in the same compound as […]
Part one: Suggestions. Part Two: Some news of Malakal.
Howdy my friends. I have a quick question for you – I have been doing this blog for a while now and would like your suggestions on how to improve it or encouragement to keep on doing something you like. Comment here or email me at allikay@gmail.com Thanks! Today was great in Malakal. I met […]
Finally arrived, 4 months in the making
I made it to Sudan!!  it took me 5 months it seems, but I finally got here!  I know I have only been traveling since Monday, but in some way, the last 4 months on the road have been awesome, totally, but also a way to kill time until I got to come here to […]