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Coles Life a Tumble Dryer: Living and Working Khartoum, the World's Hottest Capital at Bayshore Shopping Centre in Ottawa, ON
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How Did Janice and I Survive and Thrive for Seven Years in the World's Hottest Capital? In 1989, linguist Leoma Gilley and her colleague Janice moved to Khartoum – the world's hottest capital – to improve the Shilluk writing system . Linguists have struggled since 1912 to develop an adequate writing system for the Shilluk people of southern Sudan. This language issue contributed to a 21-year civil war , driving many Shilluks to seek refuge in Khartoum, Sudan's capital. Moving on from her first adventure in Launching into the Unknown , Leoma continues her journey in Sudan's capital, where each day brings a new challenge or celebration, including:
Bureaucratic red tape
Successful workshops
Cultural misunderstandings
Enjoying unexpected friendships over plates of fuul
Swirling dust storms
Finding humor in the challenge of keeping electronics sand-free
Blistering heat
Will they convince the Shilluk people to embrace a new spelling system? Can they overcome government restrictions to continue their vital work? Join Leoma on this captivating journey as she discovers that home truly is a state of mind , even when life feels like a tumble dryer. Her story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of language to bridge divides. As Leoma says, "Sudan is fuller, richer, more changeable, unpredictable, and fascinating than I expected."
How Did Janice and I Survive and Thrive for Seven Years in the World's Hottest Capital? In 1989, linguist Leoma Gilley and her colleague Janice moved to Khartoum – the world's hottest capital – to improve the Shilluk writing system . Linguists have struggled since 1912 to develop an adequate writing system for the Shilluk people of southern Sudan. This language issue contributed to a 21-year civil war , driving many Shilluks to seek refuge in Khartoum, Sudan's capital. Moving on from her first adventure in Launching into the Unknown , Leoma continues her journey in Sudan's capital, where each day brings a new challenge or celebration, including:
Bureaucratic red tape
Successful workshops
Cultural misunderstandings
Enjoying unexpected friendships over plates of fuul
Swirling dust storms
Finding humor in the challenge of keeping electronics sand-free
Blistering heat
Will they convince the Shilluk people to embrace a new spelling system? Can they overcome government restrictions to continue their vital work? Join Leoma on this captivating journey as she discovers that home truly is a state of mind , even when life feels like a tumble dryer. Her story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of language to bridge divides. As Leoma says, "Sudan is fuller, richer, more changeable, unpredictable, and fascinating than I expected."
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