I just came back from 87 days in Sudan, and I don't know what to say
As the plane flew through the clouds, I peered out the window, reminiscing about my 87-day journey to Sudan. For a moment, all kinds of feelings surged in my heart, as if I was thinking about whether those experiences in a foreign country should be truthfully narrated or treasured in the bottom of my heart. However, as the journey unfolded, I decided to share this unforgettable experience with the world.
Before the trip, Sudan was just a vague country on a map, full of unknowns and mysteries. So, I packed my bags and set out on this adventure. My first stop was Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
In Khartoum, I felt the history of the country. Walking through the narrow lanes, I felt as if I had traveled back in time to the city of a thousand years ago, and although modern buildings were gradually emerging, the atmosphere of antiquity still pervaded. Walking into the National Museum of Sudan, it was like stepping back in time, and the sculptures and utensils in the exhibits gave me a glimpse of the splendor of this ancient civilization.
And on the banks of the Nile, I met an old boatman who rowed leisurely in his boat and told me legendary stories about the Nile. His words were filled with love for the land and made me feel the simplicity and warmth of the Sudanese people. The sunset on the banks of the Nile makes me revel in the beauty of this mysterious land.
During my travels, I also got to know a young painter named Ahmed. He painted the unique customs of Sudan and gave me a taste of the country's diversity. His work is full of the pursuit of freedom and passion, which makes me look forward to the future of Sudan.
However, the journey was also full of challenges and trials. One day, I embarked on a long desert journey, driving a 4WD vehicle through the golden sand dunes. In the desert, I got acquainted with a group of nomads who lived in this barren land, relying on camels and flocks of sheep. Although their lives are hard, their smiles are still bright, and I feel the tenacity and tenacity of life.
In southern Sudan, I also participate in local tribal festivals. It is a colorful celebration where people dress in traditional costumes and dance cheerfully, passing on the culture of thousands of years. I was blown away by the jubilant scene, as if I was immersed in a dreamlike world.
However, Sudan also has a side that hurts my heart. During a visit to a remote village, I witnessed the hardships of the local population due to the lack of water. Their difficult living conditions made me deeply aware of the injustice of society, and also made me cherish everything I had even more.
Back in Khartoum, I met a young boy selling handicrafts at the corner of a small alley. There was a longing in his eyes to change his destiny through hard work. I feel that the world is so vast and everyone has their own story.
The 87-day trip to Sudan allowed me to experience the ups and downs and richness of life. Every person I met, every story I experienced, left a deep imprint on my heart. Maybe there are some words that I will choose to treasure and don't want to say easily. But this wonderful journey has bloomed brilliantly in my heart and has become an unforgettable memory in my life.
Perhaps, it was the ups and downs of these 87 days that gave me a deeper understanding of the true meaning of life. In the deserts of Sudan, on the banks of the Nile, on tribal festivals, in remote villages, every scene is a unique picture, and every character is an integral part of the story. Life is like this, full of unknowns and surprises, and it is in this adventure that we gradually grow up and gradually understand the true meaning of life.