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 Why are you alone? And what exactly are you doing here? - He asks me he met a policeman. Can not understand that just travel. In Algeria, hardly meets the individual tourists. And now a woman driving alone is unfathomable phenomenon. Especially in the Sahara. You have to go with me to the police - said the policeman. I'm not thrilled, but I go. I spend two hours there bite. Reason? It's not about the danger.
Lasted 10 years civil war ended in 2002. Want to talk to the gendarmes. Drink another glass of traditional mint tea, from dates eaten my stomach starts to hurt, and they were simply happy that I might be welcome. When you finally I'd like something in the desert town to see the commander designate soldier who has me. Since I am interested in the palm house is situated a little further, I do not have to suffer in the heat of Africa, I get a car with a driver. This is just one of many examples testifying to how friendly and accommodating are Algerians. In the next visited the spot in the Sahara Desert, Beni Abbes, rather than the car I have a camel. When I reach to that located at the foot of the Great Ergué town, do not know anyone, but after a few hours I almost all. To me somewhere in his tent, no way - loads in the house of one of the families. - Salam! - I say politely above the threshold of the house (according to tradition right leg). A moment later we sit on the floor, and one dish, hands (upright only), eating couscous with bits, of course, camel meat. Ahmed who is head of the family suggests: - How do you want to arrange your safari by camel. When I timidly ask about the cost, almost offended. - You are, after all our guest! The next day, a quick pass driving course dromedary, and immediately after we leave. It is still early in the morning - in the afternoon to save the animals wandering toil sand. Moreover, even the sand is very considered - the route is drawn on so that was not as deep and not be otherwise because the camels would break my leg. Accompanying me an excellent knowledge of the desert Bedouins.
Walking between the dunes, after several kilometers we reach a small oasis, consisting of several shaded by palm trees and springs supply a small pond. Disbelief own eyes - in the water swim ... a frog! For several hours lying down on the mat spread on the sand, and then bake in the hot sand taajeelah - type of flat bread. One of the Berber pulls out a bottle of wine. No, I drink with me will not, because their religion forbids, the wine is only for me. I say that I appreciate, but the heat is not good I do, and besides, I respect Muslim traditions. By the way can be found in Algeria, quite good local wine. Their production is contrary to all appearances was not the residue after the completion in 1962, French colonialism - the vineyards north of the country already existed in antiquity, and their products are even exported to Rome. Beni Abbes to return at sunset. At this time of sandy barche, literal sea of dunes, the most beautiful look. I am not concerned too long soak up the romantic view, because the local brings me to ... skiing. True, although much worn Rossignol, and them plastic shoes. Skiing "sand" turns out to be pretty cool game, but when the sand mountains quite finishing. Star of the slope is one of the Bedouins, speeding the full horror of a long face and blown galabiji turban. Skiing exploits almost end collision with a camel. It is not easy to comprehend complex ethnic divisions of the Algerian population. In the area of almost eight times greater than Polish lives 34 million people, among whom the largest group (around 75%) are now Arabs. Berbers (who, for calling Arabs are able to offend) is approximately 20% of the population. The rest are mostly known genes with the French. Pied-noirs, literally "those with black heels (from the black shoes they wore formerly French). Among the Berber Tuareg are a special group. It is estimated that within the limits of their lives in Algeria, about 75 thousand. Specifically for them, I'm going to located right near the border with Niger Djanet. Crossed the gap almost 2 thousand. km which separates the town of Algiers, has beaten me 3 days spent in the various means of transportation, but in the end covered with a layer of red dust achieve it objective. Tuaregs in Djanet really are - they instantly recognize the blue robes, who also formerly their bodies, so they stuck to the name "Blue people. Tuareg word, it is assumed derived from the Arabic which meant "abandoned by God", due to the relatively relaxed approach these people the principles of Islam. Proud Tuareg prefer to define themselves as "Kel Tamashek (" speaking in tamashek ")," Imashaghen "(" noble, free ") or" Kel Taguelmoust ( "obstruction veil"). Ye veil, or taguelmoust, a long strip of several meters of material, including blue, stringing the head in a turban, which is ideal for wind, sun and sand. In contrast to many Arabian women not obscure the face, little of this, quite willing to give up photography.
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Secrets of the Lion City
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China - Shaolin Temple, Xian
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