Sudan or bust!

Hello,

This is to let you know that I will be departing for the Sudan (by way of Ethiopia, initially) in one week on the nose. There I am meeting up with Ian and Patra, who have driven a Land Rover from Durban, South Africa to Addis Ababa (so far). The plan is for me to meet up with them in northern Ethiopia, and from there see if we can get across the border and make for Khartoum. The ultimate destination is Cairo. It will be the most exciting journey I have ever undertaken. With the exception, perhaps, of soaking in Yellowstone and Niagara during a road trip at the tender age of four.

So here again, I will find myself in the position of wanting only one thing: To cross the border.

I do not know how problematic it will be for Ian (as a Briton) and Patra (as an American) to get their Sudanese visas, but you can bet dollars to donuts that this Swedish passport holder will go with or without the entourage. One does not fail to gain entry to the Sudan twice in one lifetime. Does one?

As the next week passes, I will be making a post or two about my preparations and any other salient aspects.

And warn me not off the high seas of adventure--the pitiful land is scorching to my feet.