Call to the Bank...

When traveling internationally, they (whoever "they" are) say that it is a good idea to notify your bank to make sure they are aware before charges start showing up from all corners of the globe. I made the call to Wells Fargo, and let them know we are traveling to Kenya and Sudan. The person on the phone indicated that it was a good idea to let them know (maybe that is who "they" are) and took down the card numbers that would be used on the trip. They also provided a local contact number in case I would need to call the bank (Wells Fargo). She provided a number for Kenya, and then was looking for a number for Sudan. After a pause, she said they didn't have a number for Sudan. I said "maybe that is not a good sign" she paused and laughed with me.