Finding the House of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Malawi on a Motorcycle. EP 99
A fascinating movie titled 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' is a real life story about a Malawian boy named William Kamkwamba from Wimbe village.
William was forced to stop attending school, because his family couldn't afford the school fees. Despite all the obstacles William used to sneak into the school library and read books about electronics. He experimented with a bicycle dynamo and materials collected in a local scrapyard. Eventually, he made a functioning wind turbine which powered some electrical appliances in his family's house. After the turbine, he built a solar-powered water pump, which supplies drinking water to his village for the first time. William is now living in the USA, but his original windmill still proudly stands next to the house where he was born and it reminds everyone about his incredible story.
After watching this movie, I promised myself that if I come back to Malawi, I'll have to find the village where it all happened. I'm stoked that I managed to find William's house and got the chance to meet his family. But finding his house wasn't too easy and it was a motorcycle ride to remember!
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That was great to see the original wind mill, and imagine him working on it 20 years ago and the thrill of success he felt when it all worked...Thank you for taking me there, stay safe.
It's always touching when there is a feel good story added to your travels. You are so genuine that the locals can feel it and everyone is in sync.Truly a good human being. Cheers.
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@amfortes
2 жыл бұрын
Wow... This history the turbine is real... 😃👏👏👏
What a great experience Kinga. You just fit in wherever you go. It's amazing how the local people just take to you and that I believe is because you genuinely care about them. It's great that you take us with you and share the warmth you bring to those you encounter especially the kids. Their smiles say it all. Good on you lady.
I like your exchanges with the local culture, it looks so casual and friendly. It makes me smile.
The movie about William is great, i watched it on Netflix, thanks for your amazing video!
The people are very friendly and they were also guiding you for your next turns. It was very difficult to find out a place / location, as well as there was so many turns. Finally you find it . I really enjoyed your this trip. Thanks for sharing, regards
Kinga, this is the right way to travel, because it gives you a real scope view on how people along your travel path is really living and shows what a simple smile can do for human relations with people that live a totally different way .Congratulations to you for having the courage to do the extra effort to discover the Unknown. Cheers
I'm glad you found the house finally!! It's great you got to meet his family there. It was great seeing all the children along your ride there. They are so cute! Thank you for another wonderful video LADY!!! Ride SAFE and BE safe! 🙌👏🖖✌👌🤙👍🌹
Because of you I watched that movie and it's real Inspired thanks Kinga Godblees you.🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿
Thank you for this stunning video. You certainly went along a maze of "roads" to find William's house !! Malawi has such nice friendly people. Beautiful Country. Have fun.
Absolutely brilliant l really enjoyed this vid. People are really friendly l was glued to the screen thanks so much for sharing with us nice one kinga ....cheers 🤗🏍👏👍
Hi Kinga! I Just found your channel on KZread. What a great episode this was! I Love that you took the time to find Williams place, thanks for sharing!. I´m now looking forward to look through the rest of your channel. Enjoy your adventure!
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this video.
Wow Kinga! Thank you so much for this video. Their ag is looking pretty good. The fields must be pretty fertile. What a treat to see the original wind mill he built! Thanks again!
I don't know why this video is not got Millions views.
@HiIamnice-yk3fb
2 ай бұрын
Wimbe is a famous person even having a book about it
Yep..one of the most meaningful movies ive ever watched at Netflix. It's not everyday tht we get to watch an amzing story lile that..
Too cool the william’s house with the old turbine winds and to see all his family 👍🏻
BRAWO Kinga...jesteś dobrą inspiracją dla innych...super oglądać kolejne odcinki !!! Pozdrowienia z PL 👍🏍👍🏍
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Dzięki 😆
Whow, and now something completely different. You keep impressing me with stunning content. _RIP Birdy_
You continue to amaze me Ms Kinga one great story after another 🙏
This is such a precious memorabilia, it deserves much more recognition 😭💗 One day I'll visit Sir William's home town, thanks for the inspiring idea ✨
It's great to see and hear about a real life hero. Thanks for the video👍❤️
Great video. One of your best! You have a way of making people feel at ease.
That was Awesome and I learned something! Thank You Kinga
That was fun. I loved that movie too. Thank you
Amazing! Fantastic!
Lovely video. Quiet an adventure to find the house. It's great locals helping you. 👏. Great to share true story of success!
I would have touched feet of mother who gave birth to such great person. Thank you so much for paying visit and showing the house and family
Another great vid with great story to it👍👍
Loved it
Thank you, wonderful.
Thanks Kinga, it's good that you showed the place and the crops that they grow very well. Thanks again Kinga.
I love your channel. What a fabulous video, Thank you good trips
Thank you kinga for showing village and house and family of Mr. William Kamkwamba. You are sweet kinga. 👍🏻
Impressive...ingenuity has gone a long way for William's family. I will check out this movie.
Best video in the new season 🤘
Thanks for another fantastic video Kinga. Now it's time to get to my shop & get some work done on a couple motorcycles! Thumbs up!
Such a inspiring story for everyone..just watched the movie...we need more william..loved ur channel❤
@MinoxJoen
6 ай бұрын
I’m going to watch it now
AMAZING!!!!
Awesome - love the footpath route. Should call it Adventucation - very cool
Great adventure on narrow roads on the fields 👌🥰
That was brilliant. I’d not heard that story before.
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
You have to watch this movie!
@malcellison8831
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely. Thank you. Your videos are so inspiring, Kinga 👍
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
@@malcellison8831 Thank you for watching :)
A lovely story - thanks!
Never heard about this before. Just googled it and bought the book. Thanks for sharing the story!
Muy lindo video y muchísimas gracias por poner los subtítulos en español ahora puedo difrutar al 100% de tus vídeos y vivenciar tus viajes
Great video again Kinga. Checking everyday for new updates. loving it.🥰
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
This is a great adventure, you have a nice heart!
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
That is so neat that you got to see that 👍
It's Bobby viewing from Nairobi Kenya, am happy for and your honestly to the kids. Big love from kenya💓💓
So Cool. I love it
Hello Kinga. For me, this has been one of your best videos. A true Adventure on your bike! Many years ago I had a KLR 650. Great Duel Sport bike. Glad to see it coming back. Now I ride an HD FXD Super Glide. Ride Safe Always. Rangers..... Lead the Way!
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Great Video Kinga !! The landscape was Beautiful and the ride interesting. Thanks so much for sharing this story, I will have to check it out. Thanks for making so many of us smile 💗🏍👍✨
Great video Kinga, congratulations!
Such a lovely video thanks Kinga. We really enjoyed the film, thanks for finding the scenic route to William's home for us! Awww and you really made me giggle at the end with your bird "funeral,"🤣 RIP dear little tweeter 🙏😇
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
It was a sad moment 🥺
AMAZING this is a typical rural life and no aditives in the video ...really original ...loved it ...from kenya
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Aww it's such a feel good story ❣️
Thanks Kinga. Just watched the movie. Beautiful.
Hi Kinga. I saw the movie which is a very moving story. Glad you were able to meet Williams family and that they are doing well. Very good video. Thanks. Stay safe wherever you are. Cheers, Dan🏍👍🇨🇦
One of your most enjoyable videos, keep up the good work. :-)
Glad you fulfilled your mission. Talk about single track riding, following your nose and advice from the locals! 😎👍
As an African living in North America, I am looking at all the problems you are encountering on your journey with the mind of an entrepreneur. Africa is rich with problems, that means it is rich with opportunities too. Good luck on the rest of your journey.
#wapimakofiyake am glad to watch your video after watching that documentary yesterday
Great video. To have the skill and ease to make people comfortable. Well done.
I cried my heart cried when i watched this movie and the sceen is something truely sad that a humen who came in the world for living is begging for water to survive . and that was truely one the best motivated video and story i've ever come acroos in my life .
Sehr schönes Video👍👍👍
Time to watching new episode❤❤🥳
Super boy! Nice adventure getting there and the community must be in awe of him even today ❤
Amazing. Great video Thanks
That's amazing, I finally see the original
マラウイのことが知れたり、思った治安も良さそうだしいいイメージ持てたかも。綺麗な動画をいつもありがとう
Go Kingaaaaaaa goooooo 😂😂😂😂✅ You the best
Nice touch to your ride this day with this stop. I saw the movie by chance and it turned out a great little movie.
Welcom back kinga nice to see you again Watching you enjoyabel
Bravo to this family, growing families and farms are beautiful
Thanks for showing us. Very interesting.
A great video!
I have watched many of your videos ,and for me, this is one of your very best .
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
you are really awsome!! searching for the boy ho catched the wind, hein? thats beautifful!!!
Ooooh😯 muchas gracias por subtitularlo a Español ,cenkiu verimach 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘😘
What a wonderful adventure Milady 😎🤘🏼
Wonderful.
perfect filming😍😍😍😍😍♥️
Thank you for the video...
I Like your vlogs because as well as travelling you you also meet and engage with people in the areas that you travel through.
Great video Kinga what a pilgrim Nice people. Stay and ride safe . I long for the next video cheers from France
You did well ma. May God keep taking you to places of your choice. Thank you for visiting Malawi and Africa, I believe you will have to visit my country nigeria.much love from me odinaka
Thank you so much Kinga You're inspire and make inspire on inspire for me I follow you long2 time but this ep. Was shock and excite Thank you This movie change many mind set of people
Thank you so much
This is sooo beautiful 😍 . Watching you say bye to the children . Woow sooo nice
Great great information as normal, great video and ride safe
Great video. Great adventure. Thanks for taking me alone. Injoy. Billy.
Amazing trip into the villages 😊👍
Malawi is a great place to extend ur visa. For the beauty of the land and its people. Good for u👌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
Great episode Kinga 🙏🏼🙌🏼🤩👍🏽
@onherbike
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Amazing video.
Great story abou William, Kinga. I didn't know before. Thanks you opened this new world for us. Bay the way: There is not much to keep you back from your plans, not even a single trail, hooray. Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Well, now you have me curious about the movie. So, I’ll be checking that out now... Lol :-)
It's great. Finally there are Chinese subtitles
Love from Bangladesh to you Kinga and William😍
Amazing video☺
Having watched the film that was great to see , thanks