The eclipse is coming - do the Libyans know?
In March 2006 a major total solar eclipse will cut straight through Libya (and also Niger and a remote part of Chad) - many commercial and private tours are currently being organized in Europe and the U.S. to bring people there.
Now worries that mounting that this influx of tour groups might overtax the local supply of 4WD cars, the availibility of competent guides etc. Does anyone know whether the Libyan authorities are aware of a) the eclipse and b) the possible shortage of crucial supplies?
The eclipse is *the* chance to put their country back on the map of international tourism, but it doesn't come free: E.g. it may be necessary to temporarily bring in fleets of 4WDs from abroad, and someone in a high place has to organize it ...
Daniel Fischer
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