Hello, and welcome back to our podcast. Today, we're comparing transportation infrastructure in Ethiopia and Sudan. I'm Mira.
And I'm Leo. Let's get to the potholes and traffic jams. Transportation – exciting stuff.
Transportation is crucial. How else will you get your injera in Ethiopia if the roads are impassable?
Good point. I'm already envisioning a comedy sketch about injera transport on bumpy roads. But seriously, Ethiopia: donkey carts and backpackers, or something more?
There are donkey carts, but Addis Ababa has a light rail system.
A light rail? Impressive. But is it overcrowded and perpetually late?
Rush hour is crowded, but it's better than Addis Ababa traffic, which is a chaotic experience.
The horn-honking Olympics! What about outside the capital?
Major routes are paved, but off the beaten path, it's rugged terrain. A 4x4 is recommended.
And an Amharic-speaking mechanic. Now, Sudan. Camels and Nile sailboats?
The Nile is important for transport, but Sudan also has roads and railways, although they can be challenging.
"Challenging" meaning impassable after a light drizzle?
Some roads are paved, but many aren't, and even paved ones have significant potholes.
Potholes the size of small cars! A travel brochure could read: "Sudan: Experience extreme off-roading on the highway!"
Public transport is mostly buses and minibuses, often crowded and driven enthusiastically.
"Enthusiastically driven"! Is it safe?
Safety is variable. Avoid night travel in certain areas, and check travel advisories.
Good advice. So, Ethiopia: improving but rough; Sudan: even rougher?
Ethiopia is making progress, especially in Addis Ababa. Both countries require patience and flexibility.
Patience, flexibility, adventure, and good travel insurance! If you're planning a trip, be prepared.
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And remember, no matter how bumpy the road, there’s always a joke to be found.