Before coming here, I had very little expectations. Never the less, many things have surprised me about Sudan. Here's a short list:

-Everyone (except the very poor) take great care in their personal appearance. The men wear either western style button down shirts with slacks or the traditional Jelabia. Their clothes are always exceptionally clean and ironed.
-The woman do not feel oppressed at all. They wear the head scarves by choice and feel like they are free to do as they please.
-They LOVE sugar. People here drink sugary drinks like soda and fresh fruit juice all day long. It is necessary to consume sugar to keep your energy up during this heat.
-The food is incredibly fresh and tasty. I can never get this quality of fruits and vegetables in the States.
-They love watching English football (soccer), American Professional Wrestling, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Bollywood films, and bad American films.