Welcome to Southern Sudan
![]() | What shall I say - I gave up my nice and convenient job in Istanbul to join the humanitarian crowd in Southern Sudan. From a 200 sqm apartment in Turkey to 6 sqm in the middle of nowhere. |
![]() | But the river Nile sent out its tempting vibes and here we are - the White Nile in Juba. |
![]() | Danish Demining Group in Juba - my home for 3 weeks. |
![]() | Another picture of DDG compound Juba. |
![]() | But if there is beer there will be hope! |
![]() | Danish Demining Group - second deployment.
The picture shows an exploder - part of the standard equipment for mine action teams. The device is called after Ludwig van Beethoven - who liked it loud!! |
![]() | A visit to the livestock market in Juba gave me some insight to the way of life of nomadic people. Just look at the horns of this bull. |
![]() | The last lunch with Ylvi before departure to Southern Sudan. Looking forward to doing the same immediately after my return. |
![]() | The compound of DDG is depending on two generators for electric power supply. One broke down due to a faulty cylinder head gasket. |
![]() | This South African couple is crossing Africa on horse back - from Tunisia to Capetown. 26 days on a barge from Karthoum to Juba had a negative affect on the animals. The port of Juba provides sufficient space in order to move the horses. |
![]() | Another picture of the DDG compound in Juba. |
![]() | Two new Landcruisers arrived at customs office in Juba town. |
![]() | Barges in Juba Port. |
![]() | Show me the way to the next decent bar! |
![]() | VAMP - vegetables and meat products - this shop has made many people happy. |
![]() | The way to the Nile. |