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Saint George – churches of Lalibela #1 – Ethiopia 24 Aug 2013 | 04:36 pm
The Medieval, rock-hewn church of Saint George at Lalibela in Ethiopia is among my favourite places in the world.
Crossing the copper waters of Ethiopia’s Lake Tana 31 Jul 2013 | 04:53 pm
Lake Tana is Ethiopia's largest lake. I wanted to see it - and I wanted to cross it. Why? Because Tana is the source of the Blue Nile and this alone tweaked my interest.
Gonder – a cool highland city of castles – Ethiopia 25 Jul 2013 | 07:21 pm
Photo essay of people and castles of Gonder .... I was totally buzzed to finally reach the highland castle city of Gonder, having last been here in 1994.
Kassala – crazy mountains + amazing market – Sudan 16 Jul 2013 | 03:47 pm
Kassala is a Sudanese favourite for honeymooning couples. The weird Taka Mountains are a backdrop for tiny cafes and sacred well - said to enhance a fertility.
Sufis of Sudan #2 – VIDEOS – Halgt Zikr ceremony 11 Jul 2013 | 05:21 pm
Videos of the Friday ceremony of the Sufis at the Hamid el-Nil mosque in Omdurman in Sudan.
Sufis of Sudan #1 – Hamid El-Nil Mosque – Omdurman 6 Jul 2013 | 01:51 pm
The Sufi whirling devishes at the Hamid El-Nil Mosque in Omdurman are sensational. Friendly. Funky. Fun. Uplifting. Pious. Pure ... I wish more westerners could witness these positive aspects of Islam...
Meroe – the cute, dazzling pyramids of Sudan 24 Jun 2013 | 09:33 pm
Loving the pyramids of ancient Meroe in Begrawiya, Sudan.
Sudan – travel advice + pics – Wadi Halfa to Dongola 9 Jun 2013 | 07:16 pm
Travelling Sudan - from Wadi Halfa to Dongola. Sudan backpacking travel advice + Sudan photos.
Luxor – ancient beauty amid the modern beast – Egypt 28 May 2013 | 06:29 pm
Travel advice and stories of tourist hassles, stupid touts, but also photos of beautiful monuments - like Karnak.
Dendara – temple of the goddess of drunkenness – Egypt 26 May 2013 | 07:09 pm
Hold on a minute there ... This sounds like a corny, tabloid headline. I mean, didn't the ancient Egyptains have better things to do like farming, embalming and building pyramids?
