Back on track

And here we go again. After a long break and 4 weeks spent in Sudan, I returned. Like Lassie

Before my trip to Sudan, I made some decisions about my future, about my work, study etc. I decided to take some time off, to clear my mind and to finally begin with the work on my diploma. That’s why I decided to leave Vobis and start a life of a more flexible freelancer. It was a hard decision because we were a great team, but you know what they say; no risk no fun. But still, I will continue to cooperate with the Hitmania.tv project and with Vobis.

And Sudan? you ask. Amazing. Unforgettable. Rewarding. No, it wasn’t like the adventure in Thailand and Cambodia I took last year together with Katja. Sudan is something totally different and special. Especially because of its fascinating people which are one of the friendliest I have ever seen. I visited my family (uncle, aunt, cousins) there which helped me big time and without which I would have been lost in this big and vast country. Thank you once more! I was also invited on a traditional wedding, I’ve seen quite a big piece of Sudan (from Khartoum to Port Sudan); have seen the pyramids, snorkeled in the fabulous Red Sea…

Oh, and the main reason I went to Sudan. I almost forgot. I went “down there” to do a research about the mobile phones among the youth in Sudan. I wanted to see the impact on the culture and on the everyday life in Sudan. My mentor, Zala Volčič suggested that I try out the ethnography method and that’s why I tried to blend with the locals and to absorb as much as possible. Did I succeed? We’ll see and as I proceed with my study I will keep you informed

I went to Sudan with my head full of worries and I returned with my mind cleared and my head full of new, crazy ideas. As my friend Tomaž (Krajnčevič) would say: Rock ‘n’ Roll.

For now, let this be it. Check out some photos on my Flickr account: http://flickr.com/photos/drlisica/sets/72157602202911961/show/ but there is only a quick selection of photos. I experienced some problems in Sudan with taking photos, because you have to have a permission an even then you are not allowed to photograph some scenes. And the Sudanese people, as friendly as they are, they don’t like being photographed. That’s why I took only a few good shots. But, the memories are invaluable. Oh, I sound almost like a MasterCard commercial