My bike doesn't start anymore and I’m alone in the desert of Mauritania 🇲🇷 |S7 - E18|

This episode is part 2 of a crazy desert adventure where I attempted to follow the train tracks of the Iron Ore train that runs 700 kilometers through the Sahara. About halfway, I crash, and my motorcycle doesn't start anymore. Time for plan B. Or C, or D. Any plan really.
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  • @ItchyBoots
    @ItchyBoots Жыл бұрын

    Please watch the full video before commenting on what went wrong 😂 To already answer some suggestions.. yes I tried rocking the bike to get the gear to change but in deep sand it did not move an inch 😢 I pulled in the clutch while trying to start the bike, as it was in gear and my bike will normally always start in gear when the clutch is pulled. Except for this time.. 🙃 If my bike would always only start in neutral, I would have moved heaven and earth to get it in neutral. But because my bike normally also starts in gear, this wasn’t the only thing I was thinking of 🙌 seeing it work out in the end makes everything perhaps look simple and obvious but for me, standing there in the sand next to a bike that didn’t start for the first time in 50.000 kilometers, things did not look very simple and obvious at all 😂

  • @jasonh4167

    @jasonh4167

    Жыл бұрын

    My sugg. Was answered.

  • @pimdekker4344

    @pimdekker4344

    Жыл бұрын

    It looks like at 20:40 you ride on to something where was water maybe a long time ago, loved this episode, ❤❤❤

  • @Peter-gi3re

    @Peter-gi3re

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry Noraly …….. the main thing is you got it going again. I would have been totally scared if it happened to me in the middle of a desert. You did amazing to keep your cool after getting thrown off the bike. Pay no attention to the Monday morning quarter backs. I wonder what the temp is like during the day when you are riding…….. if it is over 30 it must be exhausting with the helmet overheating. I know I find it tough when it is that hot and you are exerting yourself. Stay safe and thank you for the wonderful videos as always. Love you girl

  • @mrbambix

    @mrbambix

    Жыл бұрын

    maybe the switch sensor on your clutch lever got disconnected so it did not know the clutch was pulled in that would cause this behaviour for sure

  • @FnLn55

    @FnLn55

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! 🙂👍👍

  • @melcorporation9076
    @melcorporation9076 Жыл бұрын

    We Mauritanians 🇲🇷🇲🇷are all Ahmeds, hospitality and helping foreigners is in our blood. the culture of mutual aid comes from the desert where unity is a strength

  • @jamesprice6381

    @jamesprice6381

    Жыл бұрын

    N brother you break down near me n i do SAME for you..USA

  • @benderbender1233

    @benderbender1233

    Жыл бұрын

    🤙

  • @laundrieshanging9077

    @laundrieshanging9077

    Жыл бұрын

    amen brutha

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    I found that when I was in Sudan... such hospitable people

  • @badralamrani8959

    @badralamrani8959

    Жыл бұрын

    و لا تنسى ان تقول ان الاسلام هو من يفرض علينا مساعدة الاخرين كعابر سبيل مثلا ،

  • @Flenux
    @Flenux Жыл бұрын

    What a star Ahmed was . I have good friends that would be reluctant to drive 5 hours on paved roads to help me out, and he did it for a stranger , a super star of the desert. And they treated you so well. North African hospitality is shining out to the world. Glad your safe Noraly.

  • @Club321Fun

    @Club321Fun

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention the 5-hour return drive! Hooray for Achmed and all the others!

  • @AlekseyDegterev

    @AlekseyDegterev

    Жыл бұрын

    I think in this region, where a person left alone in the desert is doomed to death, altruism and mutual assistance are natural behavior for the local population, otherwise it is impossible to survive in this world of death.

  • @mbal4052

    @mbal4052

    Жыл бұрын

    You need better friends, I’d do it for you and I don’t even know you

  • @malcolmabram2957

    @malcolmabram2957

    Жыл бұрын

    Saint.

  • @martinlanigan803

    @martinlanigan803

    10 ай бұрын

    Bike got stuck in sand

  • @tahakhalil
    @tahakhalil6 ай бұрын

    Ahmed, you are a true hero! Thank you for showing the world the real meaning of Arab and Muslim hospitality. Your kindness and generosity to Itchy Boots in the desert is an inspiration to us all.

  • @murch5054

    @murch5054

    3 ай бұрын

    indeed, i didnt know about it. I'm impressed in a very good way. Nice culture and hospitality you guys have there

  • @nnoonnee_666

    @nnoonnee_666

    2 ай бұрын

    Mauritania is in north Africa not mild East that means they are not Arabs but africans just like the rest of north Africa speaking some race language doesn't mean ur one of them. for example me speaking English right now doesn't mean am British just as simple as that...

  • @darelet

    @darelet

    Ай бұрын

    @@nnoonnee_666 What is an African? Are South African Boers African?

  • @josephgiri2398

    @josephgiri2398

    Ай бұрын

    I want to shake Ahmed's hand, what an amazing human being. I hope he was paid for all his efforts, and I'm sure Noraly would.

  • @TSBS986
    @TSBS98610 ай бұрын

    I am blown away by this sort of hospitality and care from these amazing Mauritanian people. God bless you Ahmed!!

  • @jacksonsmith5490

    @jacksonsmith5490

    3 ай бұрын

    My man drove 5 hours, presumably slept at the little Gendarme outpost, all because his friend called.

  • @bush600r2

    @bush600r2

    3 ай бұрын

    @@jacksonsmith5490 and it didn't even look like she bought the fuel for him... Hopefully I'm wrong but she should have got his finances fixed up for his generous efforts.

  • @PHILGYPSYBLUESCLARK

    @PHILGYPSYBLUESCLARK

    2 ай бұрын

    surely you meant to say: Allah bless you!

  • @Point-taken

    @Point-taken

    2 ай бұрын

    @@PHILGYPSYBLUESCLARK Are you suggesting that Allah is not God?

  • @PHILGYPSYBLUESCLARK

    @PHILGYPSYBLUESCLARK

    2 ай бұрын

    Not at all@@Point-taken

  • @andrew6526
    @andrew6526 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so impressed with the Mauritania locals, how they went out of their way to help, a big 👍 🇲🇷

  • @ahmedabubakar9241

    @ahmedabubakar9241

    Жыл бұрын

    These are very kind people

  • @Hussain-zf1wg

    @Hussain-zf1wg

    Жыл бұрын

    ماشاء الله عليكم يا أهلنا في موريتانيا أهل فزعة والله .. ما أجمل بلادكم تحياتي لأهلنا في موريتانيا العلم والعلماء .. أخوكم من السعودية 🇸🇦🇸🇦🌹

  • @elizaandalisa

    @elizaandalisa

    Жыл бұрын

    Mauritanian people thanks for looking after her😊. Marty Australia

  • @Jonathan-L

    @Jonathan-L

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ahmedabubakar9241 People like that make me want to reward them.

  • @SimpingForXanman

    @SimpingForXanman

    Жыл бұрын

    I am not. Andrew, keep it in your shorts bud.

  • @charlesnash2748
    @charlesnash2748 Жыл бұрын

    There's a lesson here. No matter where you go in the world, there are good people who are willing to help their fellow man. Of course, there are horrible people who will do you harm but generally, people are good throughout the world. Norally is brave and her friendly and polite demeanor helps her wherever she goes, regardless of the situation.

  • @eyecubeinside

    @eyecubeinside

    Жыл бұрын

    You should realize that bad people are few

  • @ozzy4219

    @ozzy4219

    Жыл бұрын

    God Bless Ahmed, if hi was help or not , at lest hi was there for you, hi is is a righteous man to offer his help to a lonely women in his land !

  • @RankData10

    @RankData10

    Жыл бұрын

    If you want to suffer, enter Mauritania through the Moroccan border, and you will know the meaning of the suffering you will suffer in Mauritania... I do not speak out of thin air because I visited Mauritania through the Guerguerat border, I have gone through terrible things in Mauritania, and also many people go to Mauritania. People here see you in dollars or euros

  • @navigud9892

    @navigud9892

    Жыл бұрын

    Charles , I couldn`t have said it better myself. The other thing I noticed was how when she made it to the next village, the children just flock to her like a celebrity. This is not the first time I have seen this on her travels.

  • @abdellahimah

    @abdellahimah

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RankData10 تألم في صمت قلبك مريض 🇲🇷🇲🇷🇲🇷🇲🇷🇲🇷🇲🇷🇲🇷❤️

  • @Al-Gorithm
    @Al-Gorithm7 ай бұрын

    These shows should be on television. They are educational, thrilling, interesting, well made, engrossing and you are amazing.

  • @user-mc5ns7yn6c

    @user-mc5ns7yn6c

    3 ай бұрын

    Don't let the Tv people interfere with Itchy Boots it's to good for Tv they will spoil it as the do with most things.

  • @user-em9du3cl1z
    @user-em9du3cl1z Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for visiting my country which very few know anything about. Welcome to Mauritania ❤

  • @JAMMAJ-cq2bl

    @JAMMAJ-cq2bl

    9 ай бұрын

    ❤👍

  • @DrLEMICHAELS

    @DrLEMICHAELS

    3 ай бұрын

    I am super awed at such amazing skill to navigate through unmarked desert. I will be glad to know. I celebrate all mauritaniens

  • @Adri-oj3yt
    @Adri-oj3yt Жыл бұрын

    A huge big thank you to Ahmed for going out of his way to assist our Noraly. You're our hero.

  • @screamskilos3951

    @screamskilos3951

    Жыл бұрын

    man came 6hrs away and she didn't even give him gas money bru

  • @echaisson6183

    @echaisson6183

    Жыл бұрын

    @@screamskilos3951do you think she would tell us ? She is humble and very kind ?

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@screamskilos3951 In past vids she always offers -- and us viewers could also donate to Ahmed's petrol fund

  • @Adri-oj3yt

    @Adri-oj3yt

    Жыл бұрын

    @Screams+Kilos were you there? How do you know for sure? I believe Noraly did. She edits the videos and would not add that in. You sound a bit cynical as a person, maybe? There are good people everywhere you know. Noraly's videos prove that to us time and again.

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Adri-oj3yt Yep. Agree. She offers all the time even for the smallest meal offering.

  • @Carol-vv5cm
    @Carol-vv5cm Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful group of people to help. Especially the man that drove 4hours to help. Incredible.

  • @user-uc7ek7no6d

    @user-uc7ek7no6d

    Жыл бұрын

    These are the teachings of our Islamic religion to honor the guest

  • @E.R.D_M

    @E.R.D_M

    Жыл бұрын

    Report "GM" that not a good thing to say .. toxicity and negativity are not welcomed in this community

  • @samielgo1

    @samielgo1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@2malachi what do you mean

  • @achraf9946

    @achraf9946

    Жыл бұрын

    @@2malachi God has no festivals. Are you drunk? Even the children of Israel had the duty of Fasting.

  • @Torres-tw3ic

    @Torres-tw3ic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@E.R.D_M Let him be negative, its his own problem. No crime was committed.

  • @iulian-casianmerce4122
    @iulian-casianmerce41227 ай бұрын

    TIP: you are most likely right about getting it out of the gear. Next time, sit on the bike, try to "push" it back and forth while pressing the gear lever to go neutral. Sometimes, if there is tension on the gearbox, it doesn't come out of the gear until you release the tension.

  • @user-cr7tm3qe4r

    @user-cr7tm3qe4r

    4 ай бұрын

    I thought the same. But do this in the sand...

  • @Nicoya
    @Nicoya11 ай бұрын

    Great job getting going again! If this happens again, some things to try/check: For the bike being stuck in gear, instead of trying to rock the bike in deep sand (impossible, as you know), just tip the bike onto the right-hand side so you can turn the rear wheel with one hand while working the gear lever with the other. The transmission isn't actually jammed in gear, but actually blocked at a false neutral and unable to shift into 2nd due to the drive dogs not being lined up. Putting light pressure on the gear lever while turning the rear wheel will allow you to drift the transmission through the false neutral until the dogs for 2nd line up, at which point you can complete the shift. For the no-start issue, it is almost certainly the microswitch in the clutch lever, either becoming disconnected or getting jammed up with debris. If you trust yourself not to start the bike while in gear, just bypass it. At the very least, you can familiarize yourself with how to bypass it so that you can perform the operation trailside when needed. All in all you handled this situation great!

  • @guymellers

    @guymellers

    5 ай бұрын

    probably the best comment here... i think also.. don't panic ... the cold light of day helps you think it through with a slightly clearer head.

  • @sebastiaan5938

    @sebastiaan5938

    3 ай бұрын

    Good to know. I have to save comments like yours for if I ever get the same issue.

  • @mrme5654
    @mrme5654 Жыл бұрын

    No matter what country you’re visiting, the locals always go a step above to help. Gives me hope for humanity! March on Noraly.

  • @isawayto

    @isawayto

    Жыл бұрын

    This was not my experience with the American locals unfortunately when I visited the USA. Got robbed in broad daylight and received no help whatsoever. I will never visit that place again.

  • @mtang2595

    @mtang2595

    Жыл бұрын

    try that in america lol

  • @ledpinkdefsabbathwhokinksd9733

    @ledpinkdefsabbathwhokinksd9733

    Жыл бұрын

    @@isawayto dont visit the us for the people, its very geographically diverse

  • @GermanOutdoor

    @GermanOutdoor

    Жыл бұрын

    Humanity is Always, we are Just manipulated for the sake of the upper class not to loose control. And I believe that noone stands above nature, noone.

  • @joeanderson1410

    @joeanderson1410

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mtang2595 You would learn from last years videos from the USA. Lots of helpfull people.

  • @mrkeiths48
    @mrkeiths48 Жыл бұрын

    There are 1,630,000 of us breathing a sigh of relief! Ahmed, you and the Mauritanian people that helped Noraly are forever in our debt. Thank you! Safe travels Itchy Boots!!!!

  • @yvettebatterson4646

    @yvettebatterson4646

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @Mycat68

    @Mycat68

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely, yes!

  • @dronepro53

    @dronepro53

    8 ай бұрын

    Echo that.

  • @tahakhalil
    @tahakhalil6 ай бұрын

    Ahmed, your help to Itchy Boots in the desert is a shining example of Arab and Muslim hospitality. You are a role model for us all.

  • @manhuman5893

    @manhuman5893

    5 ай бұрын

    ohhh please ;its called humanity or human nature😂

  • @Penny_Wolf

    @Penny_Wolf

    3 ай бұрын

    They were kind enough not to crush her pelvis

  • @yousskabyle

    @yousskabyle

    3 ай бұрын

    They aren't not Arab but Berber... Amazigh...

  • @evah787
    @evah787 Жыл бұрын

    WOW Ahmed you are a GIANT of a man! Thank you for your kindness (Greetings from Australia 😊)

  • @darkrose8927
    @darkrose8927 Жыл бұрын

    Big thanks to Ahmed. Also to all the people of Mauritania 🇲🇷 ❤

  • @abdellahimah

    @abdellahimah

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you too❤

  • @morellapaolini1273
    @morellapaolini1273 Жыл бұрын

    It never ceases to amaze me that even in times of distress not only that you keep your cool but you manage to get a whole town involved in helping you plus a man that you met for just a short time to drive for over 5 hours to come and give you a hand. That is a testament of the kind of person you are and the respect and kindness you show to others. And kudos to the people of the town and the gentleman who helped you for being so willing to help a stranger.

  • @jonam7589

    @jonam7589

    Жыл бұрын

    It is her warm personality, her beauty doesn't hurt either.

  • @dudeleboski2692

    @dudeleboski2692

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats easy… White single girl in the Desert.

  • @N.I.W.B.I

    @N.I.W.B.I

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonam7589 No it's not that my friend Muslims are obligated to do so. I don't understand why you guys think that it's something weird to do

  • @morellapaolini1273

    @morellapaolini1273

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dudeleboski2692 Aren’t you a gentleman. 🙄

  • @Loyaltrends

    @Loyaltrends

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dudeleboski2692 “ White single girl in the Desert ! Really ? If that’s in their mind, they would have used her and burry under the sand and no one would ever know right ? So why they don’t do it because they have the complete knowledge about Almighty is watching all of their actions. And they are obliged to help someone in need,rather than fantasizing about flesh and bones 🙏🏻

  • @Kvarium
    @Kvarium Жыл бұрын

    One of the things that I've learned over the years watching Noraly is just how nice people are all over the world.

  • @JohnnyCdz

    @JohnnyCdz

    8 ай бұрын

    Its crazy how the media can really brainwash and manipulate peoples perceptions of people of nations. Noraly's videos is would open a lot of peoples minds that only see what the media shows

  • @pingpong9656

    @pingpong9656

    8 ай бұрын

    Only Govt, Big Pharma, and dirty Billionaires are nasty selfish people - most are fantastic.

  • @TheGunnarRoxen

    @TheGunnarRoxen

    3 ай бұрын

    100% agree. There are a lot of great people out there!

  • @mkmkmk845
    @mkmkmk8453 ай бұрын

    Only youtuber with a sense of when to film and when not to film.😍

  • @Raider_MXD
    @Raider_MXD Жыл бұрын

    That guy spending many hours on helping a stranger is remarkable. What a legend.

  • @nelsonbergman7706
    @nelsonbergman7706 Жыл бұрын

    Much thanks to Ahmed, the Gendarmerie and the Mayor of the next town for helping to save "our" Noraly. We will never forget you generous men.

  • @robinkrop9404

    @robinkrop9404

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope they can read your vlog to see how much people here appreciate them for helping! Also, is it possible for you to send Ahmed some $$ for all that driving and time?

  • @VIJAYANTT

    @VIJAYANTT

    Жыл бұрын

    ♥️♥️love for Ahmed form india and you make this world is so special place to live !!!

  • @henanemed3659

    @henanemed3659

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we do, thank you very much

  • @abdisalangure616
    @abdisalangure6169 ай бұрын

    Ahmed has just shown the hospitality of a true Muslim.This is precisely how a Muslim behaves or should behave

  • @CaliKiwi-
    @CaliKiwi-10 ай бұрын

    Love and respect to the people of Mauritania!! Thank you for taking care of our Itchy Boots!! ❤🙏

  • @TripleU-E
    @TripleU-E Жыл бұрын

    I nearly had tears in my eyes! This episode showed so much about humanity, kindness and friendship. It's a lighthouse in these dark times! Bedankt, Noraly!

  • @johnholloway6382

    @johnholloway6382

    Жыл бұрын

    perfectly put Uwe - she's 'a lighthouse'!

  • @lydian.773
    @lydian.773 Жыл бұрын

    Noraly is also highly thoughtful and ethical. After her bike started, she could have taken off or gotten the ride to the next town by the mayor. But Ahmed drove 6 hours to help, and she respectfully waited for him.

  • @TheNextGoogification
    @TheNextGoogification2 ай бұрын

    Moral of the story - it's better to break down in the desert than in some sections of LA

  • @sidiebnou4958
    @sidiebnou4958 Жыл бұрын

    what an experience. Mauritanian people are so reliable, friendly, and helpful.

  • @star4030
    @star4030 Жыл бұрын

    Prior to Noraly's trip, I had no knowledge of Mauritania. However, I was deeply moved by the warmth and sincerity of its people, as well as their dedication to helping others. I would like to extend my greetings from Iran to the people of Mauritania and wish them all the best.

  • @andrewnorris5415

    @andrewnorris5415

    Жыл бұрын

    I have heard great things about Iranian hospitality to strangers! Greetings from the UK.

  • @tbaerg

    @tbaerg

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully said!!!

  • @weirdshibainu

    @weirdshibainu

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a failed state...the people may be nice individually, but it's very dangerous

  • @fixento

    @fixento

    Жыл бұрын

    It's been that way, in every country including the USA she has visited. She avoids the urban areas, rides the back road where people in small towns and in the county always show her great great hospitality expecting nothing in return.

  • @RaviKumar-hm3xn

    @RaviKumar-hm3xn

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@fixento good point. I guess mostly citis are filled with greed and grief. The more remote you go, more nicer people you see.

  • @sylviosworld.
    @sylviosworld. Жыл бұрын

    Ahmed, another legend in your life! Again you show us how good people can be!

  • @davidl3917
    @davidl3917 Жыл бұрын

    Another angel riding on your shoulder Noraly, this time in the form of Ahmed of Mauritania. What a wonderful example of human kindness and generosity of spirit. So inspiring. Thank you Noraly and Ahmed!

  • @watchwomansoundingthealarm
    @watchwomansoundingthealarm3 ай бұрын

    What a lovely human being. You could get stuck in the USA and hundreds would pass you by. Many could take lessons from this man. God bless

  • @johnmacpherson7598

    @johnmacpherson7598

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to prove you wrong! My small Honda 175cc trail bike with all my gear on it (I was touring on a budget when I was young!) had a puncture on a main road near Sacramento. Within 10 minutes a guy in a pickup stopped, loaded my bike on the back, took me to the nearest Honda dealer (luckily only a few miles) had a new tyre fitted by a helpful guy and was on the road again in less than two hours! Shortly aftwards another pickup flagged me down, offered me somewhere to sleep and I was well looked after. That happened to me loads of times all over the USA. Good people are out there, they'll find you! 🙂

  • @watchwomansoundingthealarm

    @watchwomansoundingthealarm

    2 ай бұрын

    You've been BLESSED! LOL Good for you. I'm glad to hear those people still exist.@@johnmacpherson7598

  • @tomtom8786

    @tomtom8786

    2 ай бұрын

    @@johnmacpherson7598 yeah but I must agree with the original post. if you're in a big city in the US esp in California (San Francisco or LA) hundreds will pass by and won't stop to help you because they don't wanna get involved in someone else's business. Maybe in smaller towns in the US they'd help but not in big ones

  • @johnmacpherson7598

    @johnmacpherson7598

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes quite correct. And its well worth making that clear distinction between rural kindness and urban indifference. @@tomtom8786

  • @mattparoz4246
    @mattparoz4246 Жыл бұрын

    Ahmed is a man that we Australian’s would call a “dead set legend” . Not all hero’s have capes, they drive Toyota’s🇦🇺🤙🏼

  • @bradleyalexander5821
    @bradleyalexander5821 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been learning through this channel just how incredibly kind people are all over the world 🌍. Itchy Boots you’re a legend for showing the peoples true hospitality anywhere you travel. 👍🏼

  • @japersjolly8763

    @japersjolly8763

    Жыл бұрын

    People are great the world over, it's the self appointed 'leaders' that are always the problem.

  • @Avipatil1980
    @Avipatil198010 ай бұрын

    And you spread happiness during your journey and that happiness comes back to you in the form of these lovely people.❤

  • @davidknudson6382
    @davidknudson63824 ай бұрын

    It goes to show that the world is full of friendly, hospitable, kind people for the most part. You are an inspiration to all. Love your channel. Stay safe.

  • @andreacrashe9894
    @andreacrashe9894 Жыл бұрын

    *Ahmed if you are reading this. Thank you so much for traveling such a long way to come and help our Ms Noraly.... plus even escorting her thru the desert area... You are a very good man. Ms Noraly, bikes have two sensors... Clutch lever & sidestand & with the crash you most likely knocked one of them off centre.. and with the pushing and shoving from you or the helpers, it probably got pushed back into the right position again. But at the end of the day Miss Alaska is up and running again. Continue to ride safe.*

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    Kick the tyres - that might work. My KLR stopped in the middle of nowhere in outback Australia. I had a suspicion ... the battery connection had shaken loose with 1,200ks of offroad. So I was grateful it was an easy fix.

  • @d.Cog420

    @d.Cog420

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Flipsidenews I had a battery connection loosen too while travelling. Spent hours pulling the thing apart until I found the obvious. I didn't kick the tyres on this occasion, just myself 😕

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@d.Cog420 classic reply. yep

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Boris_779 No... Born South Africa, lived in UK, USA, now resident of Australia (used to be used in africa)

  • @patriciagiannattasio9180
    @patriciagiannattasio9180 Жыл бұрын

    Ahmed took a different route in order to accomodate the bike. Legend.

  • @SW-Video
    @SW-Video19 күн бұрын

    To anyone who considers themself brave, you're not really brave until you're Noraly "Itchy Boots" Brave! That goes for men, women, girls, and boys.

  • @sharky2105
    @sharky21054 ай бұрын

    Wow, Ahmed and the others who helped you are just lovely people. I wish they were my neighbors.

  • @David_S52
    @David_S52 Жыл бұрын

    The kindness of people in places all over the world is mind blowing. We rarely hear of the good in the world since the media thrives on the bad. It’s people like you and a few others that brings the good into our homes. Thank you for showing the kindness of the world. Safe travels

  • @balancematters2776

    @balancematters2776

    Жыл бұрын

    David, your comment cannot be repeated enough. Thank you for saying this!

  • @greedo_rodian

    @greedo_rodian

    Жыл бұрын

    don't trust the media. go and see it for yourself :)

  • @johnpagejr.7628

    @johnpagejr.7628

    Жыл бұрын

    David you took words write out of my mouth. I absolutely agree.

  • @cheyjan330

    @cheyjan330

    Жыл бұрын

    So we'll spoken ~ ❤

  • @machinori
    @machinori Жыл бұрын

    FOR NEXT TIME: No use to push/rock the bike back and forth in sand this deep (as you already mentioned Noraly). Instead, lay it on its right side, spin the rear wheel with your hand and find that neutral. But what an adventure that was, eh? :)

  • @tpelle2

    @tpelle2

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what I was going to suggest. I've seen people "push start" motorcycles that way as well. It's a shame that the manufacturers, on a bike that is intended for adventure riding, no longer put kick starters on them. A kick starter may be a literal life saver.

  • @tyrantworm7392

    @tyrantworm7392

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tpelle2 Not many people actually use adventure bikes for adventure, removing saves weight and things like side-stand and "in gear" switches are there to protect the stupid and the inevitable litigation when stupid decides to turn left or not confirm neutral/disengage the clutch on start up. Not disagreeing for Noraly's use case though.

  • @snakerstran9101

    @snakerstran9101

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not a fan of laying a bike over on purpose, seems like one problem leads to another. Often times just grabbing the rear wheel and tugging in both directions is enough. More leverage than pushing the whole bike. Or putting the side stand down and leaning the bike out of the hole while tugging the rear wheel. If the side stand sinks in, lay something under it, take your boot off if nothing else. I didn't notice if she tried pulling in the clutch to start. That, at least, used to be an option to start while in gear.

  • @phuketprivateisland441
    @phuketprivateisland4413 ай бұрын

    What wonderful Ambassadors for Mauritania. Thanks you for helping Itchy Boots...

  • @myusrngml
    @myusrngml Жыл бұрын

    So impressive how calm and collected you stay in circumstances like this.

  • @Travel2places621
    @Travel2places621 Жыл бұрын

    A moroccan who lives in the United States is so proud of our Mauritanian neighbors!!!

  • @selal4896

    @selal4896

    Жыл бұрын

    The Mauritanians are original Moroccan its France that break Morocco in parts. They ruined our country and our Brothers

  • @selal4896

    @selal4896

    Жыл бұрын

    @Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Allah does not have children. You are wrong . Jezus is a prohet of God just as Moses and David and Mohammed peace be on them

  • @BrahimAB-ew4ot

    @BrahimAB-ew4ot

    Жыл бұрын

    Merci vraiment pour votre commentaire nous aussi somme fier d’être voisin d'un peuple aussi célébré aussi accueillant d'une civilisation merveilleuse que nous partageons la même religion , salut à vous depuis la Mauritanie

  • @user-eh6yy7kx8b

    @user-eh6yy7kx8b

    Жыл бұрын

    We are Brother’s not neighbours 🇲🇷🇲🇦❤️

  • @tednruth453

    @tednruth453

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ how's that going so far?

  • @stefanamende547
    @stefanamende547 Жыл бұрын

    One of the most amazing episodes so far. Even in a situation like this - in the middle of nowhere in the desert - Noraly keeps calm and always finds a solution. Big respect! Also incredible that everybody tries to help when someone has a problem. They look after it as if it was their problem. The people of Mauritania are amazing.

  • @calvinismistrue
    @calvinismistrue10 ай бұрын

    Wow! What beautiful a county! The scenery and the people make it so. Thank you for sharing your adventure and a glimpse of the good side of humanity. So refreshing.

  • @camilaceballos4978
    @camilaceballos4978 Жыл бұрын

    You definitely have a special kind of protection from heaven! It always amazes me how people appear just at the moment you need them! Truly incredible 🤩

  • @0verfiend

    @0verfiend

    Жыл бұрын

    Most definitely not. She had the protection with her. Water, food, emergency satellite comm, emergency bivy, food, local numbers to call, and fellow humans in the desert. Quit taking away credit from where it’s due.

  • @monkeyman41333

    @monkeyman41333

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@0verfiendHe is not taking anything away,he is simply making an observation. No different than when she was in USA and Roger just happened to be on the road to cut trees that had fallen on roadway. And there are plenty more examples. Yes, she is well prepared, but she also has had some good fortune which she has even said so..

  • @Thomson07

    @Thomson07

    8 ай бұрын

    I think you really underestimate how many good people are in this world ready to help, there are many people who travel this way that experience the same thing. People especially in poorer countries are willing to help each other.

  • @Thomson07

    @Thomson07

    8 ай бұрын

    @@monkeyman41333 is it really good fortune if it happens so frequently to the travelers who go through this region? I think its just a testament to how helpful the people are. Because every time I watch video of people traveling through africa they are always helped

  • @marit4660
    @marit4660 Жыл бұрын

    Ahmed's kindness has left me in tears. I started watching your channel for the adventure. Seeing the beauty in people fills my heart. 💗

  • @Dave-sw2dm

    @Dave-sw2dm

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree 100 percent!

  • @debracape7643
    @debracape7643 Жыл бұрын

    The people of Mauritania are fabulous and friendly and so willing to go that extra mile to help you in the middle of the desert. The world is filled with so many good people. A very nail biting episode 😬

  • @user-hu8nq1mu8d
    @user-hu8nq1mu8d2 ай бұрын

    i love Mauritanie people are in my heart forever!!!!

  • @user-yb1fo6io6q
    @user-yb1fo6io6qАй бұрын

    There are lot many good people on this earth. Thank you Ahmed for your commitment for good. It recognises that it is always good deeds make great.

  • @najmankamarudin5696
    @najmankamarudin5696 Жыл бұрын

    Mauritanians.. they are just simply great people.. beautiful heart.. going extra length to help those in needs..

  • @jawadtaybi6325
    @jawadtaybi6325 Жыл бұрын

    Big thanks from Morocco to the Mauritanian gentlemen who helped you .. wish you a safe journey and keep it up

  • @shanmugamthiagarajah9174
    @shanmugamthiagarajah91742 ай бұрын

    Noraly seems to be not only an intelligent motor biker but a bold person to sleep alone in an open area without any fear. She is more than a man. God bless her.

  • @Charliechorizo

    @Charliechorizo

    Ай бұрын

    Meanwhile, the birthrate is in freefall and civilisation is in collapse, but don't worry, we have "strong, independent women that don't need no man."

  • @hamrite
    @hamrite9 күн бұрын

    When crossing the desert with a bunch of French people, 2 Landrovers and 1 Toyota Land Cruiser , in 1987, he joke was "always keep a jerrycan of gazoline for the last day" which meant that if you had to leave your car in the desert, it would be logical to set it on fire and take pictures for the insurance. Both thirty years old Land rovers made it, not the Toyota ...... that series had a fault in the engine ... we actually launched it on a truck and it went back to Algers and ferry back to Marseille. The day the car broke down, one guy did slip a jerrycan under the Toyota, a cold blooded joke bitterly appreciated by its driver, one of the most experienced guy who had been around the world ....

  • @mister150db
    @mister150db Жыл бұрын

    these moments show us that most of us have a totally wrong image of other civilisations! ❤ Ahmad, you're a hero!

  • @user-sd2cy1wq4g

    @user-sd2cy1wq4g

    Жыл бұрын

    Good observation, so please do not trust media that show other like bad people .

  • @badrka4641

    @badrka4641

    Жыл бұрын

    I think you are confusing Mauritania with Afghanistan.

  • @raulrodriguez2149
    @raulrodriguez2149 Жыл бұрын

    The overriding impression I get when watching your videos Noraly whether in South America, Central, North America and now Africa is that there are a lot of good and kind people in the world. With all the bad news in the world it is great to see this. Thank you for sharing!

  • @DrPrateekJoshi
    @DrPrateekJoshi9 ай бұрын

    thats why it s so important to have a kick start in a bike!

  • @jonh9561
    @jonh9561Ай бұрын

    It's good to know that so many of us have been able to witness what a thoroughly good and decent man Ahmed is.

  • @WarTornPH
    @WarTornPH Жыл бұрын

    First, you must be brave enough to take on this sort of Adventure on your own. And second, I am just in awe of the good in humans you show through these videos. This trip has been nothing short of spectacular, not only for the adventures and fantastic landscape but also for highlighting the good side of humanity. Kudos to you, Noraly, for bringing this to us.

  • @davidwilkins5932
    @davidwilkins5932 Жыл бұрын

    Before this season of your channel, I knew nothing about the land and the people of Morocco and Mauritania, just the basic textbook fact that they exist. I have followed your episodes since the beginning of your journey in South America, all the way to the north shore of Alaska. But the people of Morocco and Mauritania have caused me to rejoice. Their basic kindness, goodness, and generosity seems unmatched anywhere else in the world. My heart goes out to them.

  • @bdmmanbdmman3526

    @bdmmanbdmman3526

    Жыл бұрын

    Go back to season ! and see how she developed over time. Great journey to follow. I have rewatched from the very beginning for the third time now. You always see things you missed the first time,.

  • @doejeleuk1

    @doejeleuk1

    Жыл бұрын

    It warms my hart to hear this kind of words. Makes me proud as an maroccan. who is born in the Netherlands. If you have the opportunity some day. go and see with your own eyes. Bless you Sir

  • @mattb4640

    @mattb4640

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here, before this season i didn't know anything about the people of Morocco or Mauritania. Now i know they're some of the best folks on planet earth.

  • @tedwalker1370

    @tedwalker1370

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe this is how humanity comes together. Then peace will rule the world and we can love one another.

  • @doejeleuk1

    @doejeleuk1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tedwalker1370 step by step. one at the time

  • @kwakasakifi
    @kwakasakifi2 ай бұрын

    Incredible hospitality... Need more people like you. 😎🇬🇧👍

  • @bridgetedwardsmentalhealth409
    @bridgetedwardsmentalhealth409 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, Noraly - you are constantly surrounded by incredibly protective angels. Your journey restores one's faith in the kindness and generosity of humanity. 💜 Thank you Ahmed and everyone who helped you. What a privilege to ride those beautiful expansive Sahara dunes, especially with a lighter bike! Looked absolutely magical.

  • @dirlenelopez6033

    @dirlenelopez6033

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I thought... I don't know if I would do the same being a woman...

  • @robertscranton2358

    @robertscranton2358

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed! I think she is one BLESSED young Lady.😇

  • @Agent_Starling

    @Agent_Starling

    Жыл бұрын

    My goodness that is the truth. I was in the Marine Corps for 20 years and I am too scared to ride around the globe on a bike. Good for her!!!

  • @mafifi09ify

    @mafifi09ify

    Жыл бұрын

    She seems to be surrounded by Muslim angels. 😇😇😇

  • @robertscranton2358

    @robertscranton2358

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Agent_Starling Thank you for you service to our GREAT nation. I was named after a Marine who was KIA on the Bataan Peninsula April 1942, and have had the deepest RESPECT for the Marines all my life. 👍

  • @UK_Lemons
    @UK_Lemons Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing episode. The kindness of strangers and Noraly's cool temperament should never be underestimated.

  • @nomanekader3958
    @nomanekader39587 ай бұрын

    Glad to see your wonderful adventure in Mauritania. and I hope that this will boost the tourism sector in Mauritania

  • @satishimca
    @satishimca3 ай бұрын

    Im so impressed by the Mauritanians, they are so helpful. Wonderful people!

  • @mbrider56
    @mbrider56 Жыл бұрын

    That was an awesome episode noraly. To find out that the bike just needed to be moved...which obviously you couldn't do on your own, deep sand etc, the relief on your face was apparent. And then for a guy that you'd only just met, saved his number, asked if he could help you and then he drives 4+hrs to potentially rescue you is one of the kindest acts iv ever seen.....What an adventure..

  • @joseantonioaguado1000
    @joseantonioaguado10009 ай бұрын

    Esta Mujer es incansable e increíble una auténtica superwoman.

  • @user-fu2dh7gd3z
    @user-fu2dh7gd3z27 күн бұрын

    It was a big, big adventure... But you did very well, your courage was with you helping her too. Cheers, take care, be careful and thank all the people involved in this incident and who helped you a lot. A hug, cheers, good luck!! 👍👍👍

  • @yohkodevilhunter8292
    @yohkodevilhunter8292 Жыл бұрын

    It warms my heart to know there are so many people in the world willing to lend a hand.

  • @Flipsidenews

    @Flipsidenews

    Жыл бұрын

    People are wonderful ... it's the puppets in government that screw the world up.

  • @hannah5245
    @hannah5245 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! The people, the help along the way! I'm praying you continue to get divine provisions, protection in your travels!

  • @jonathasmendroni6275
    @jonathasmendroni6275 Жыл бұрын

    Encantado com a receptividade do povo da Mauritânia ... saudações do Brasil !!

  • @palmetal8316

    @palmetal8316

    7 ай бұрын

    Saudações duplas

  • @avaconsulting415

    @avaconsulting415

    3 ай бұрын

    Very impressive

  • @Babe_elmehdi
    @Babe_elmehdi Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Mauritania, we wish you a happy adventure. The terrain here is difficult, but it is a beautiful desert worth the effort

  • @gracealdred2514
    @gracealdred2514 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, why do I get choked up when seeing how generous and kind the people are in Mauritania!

  • @shaunbat5097

    @shaunbat5097

    Жыл бұрын

    It's warming when Humans can help each other. 👌

  • @maldridge7630

    @maldridge7630

    Жыл бұрын

    Because you saw humanity...here in the West, there is not more humanity 😕

  • @peace-tu5lw

    @peace-tu5lw

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@maldridge7630 Maybe need to be close to Allah to understand it

  • @maldridge7630

    @maldridge7630

    Жыл бұрын

    @@peace-tu5lw that is exactly what I meant 😀

  • @TheGunnarRoxen
    @TheGunnarRoxen3 ай бұрын

    Lovely people in the desert! Lovely of Ahmed to come help you. A true desert hero and a great ambassador for Mauretania.

  • @emmnauelalexandergonzalez9078
    @emmnauelalexandergonzalez90782 ай бұрын

    What an amazing woman! Wow! Enjoy and thanks for sharing.

  • @MichaelW969
    @MichaelW969 Жыл бұрын

    The kindness of the Mauritania people shines brightly. This gives us hope that kindness can be found anywhere in the world. Thank you Noraly!

  • @AidaJof
    @AidaJof Жыл бұрын

    Wow, Noraly is like a cat who has 9 lives and always lands on her feet. This time she worked out her problem with Alaska, some wonderful Mauritanians came to her aid and even the Gendarmerie were kind to her ... who wouldn't? A woman having the gumption to undertake this challenge, you feel obliged to help her through ... GO ITCHY BOOTS GO 🏍🏍🏍

  • @AidaJof

    @AidaJof

    Жыл бұрын

    @Martin OnTheWeb She is a rock star of the motorcycling adventures!!! ITCHY BOOTS GO 🏍🏍🏍

  • @GiovanniDanzi-vs9dv
    @GiovanniDanzi-vs9dvАй бұрын

    je bent een echte held !! respect!!

  • @arunbhadra31
    @arunbhadra315 ай бұрын

    You are one helluva lucky lady…god is protecting you in all your travels…all the best

  • @robynbazlen-weglarz7836
    @robynbazlen-weglarz7836 Жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing how there always seems to be a Rodger around when you need one. Kudos to all the local folks who reached out to help.

  • @andreawisner7358
    @andreawisner7358 Жыл бұрын

    That guy is a great representative for tourism in Mauritania 🇲🇷

  • @randycrump5464
    @randycrump546427 күн бұрын

    Don't know about anyone else but I just love the sound of a motorcycle cruising across the great land that God has made for us to explore and enjoy. Happy adventure and safe exploring everyone.

  • @stlchuckhd
    @stlchuckhd2 ай бұрын

    Woohoo! What a great feeling when your bike starts after a non-starting issue 😊

  • @miamenahasse5117
    @miamenahasse5117 Жыл бұрын

    You'll never see this on the news or in hollywood, thanks too real people showing realities from the ground , All the best. Thank you Ahmad May God bless you

  • @chinguitti2

    @chinguitti2

    11 ай бұрын

    In the news and the hollywood there is only islamophobia

  • @JohnnyCdz

    @JohnnyCdz

    8 ай бұрын

    its crazy right? the perception the media paints on people is scary.

  • @maxhr3650

    @maxhr3650

    7 ай бұрын

    @@JohnnyCdz then One day you find the bad guys and you are dead, all Good until its not.

  • @billmacalaster4102

    @billmacalaster4102

    4 ай бұрын

    Mainstream media and Hollywood in the US brain washing people for years and years that Ahmed and Mohammed are killers and terrorist.

  • @davidramsay2173
    @davidramsay2173 Жыл бұрын

    Having just worked in Mauritania for the last 6 months on and off, I have nothing but praise for all who I meet. What you experienced brings my faith back in humanity. Safe travels

  • @tech_tutorials2053
    @tech_tutorials20532 ай бұрын

    Hi Noraly, thanks for sharing your journy with us. These people are angels and rich in love. God bless this country

  • @user-lf7jg9wf3m
    @user-lf7jg9wf3m7 ай бұрын

    what an experience. Mauritanian people are so reliable, friendly, and helpful.. Спасибо всем путешественникам, через них мы узнаем что везде есть добрые люди.

  • @ericedudzi6267

    @ericedudzi6267

    3 ай бұрын

    Without politics, humanity is beautiful

  • @jorgemonserrate7070
    @jorgemonserrate7070 Жыл бұрын

    You are opening eyes and minds. So many places you’ve been that we’ve been told are dangerous, because of the environment or the “people”, yet everywhere you’ve been have encountered wonderful, caring people. Thank You! 🙏🏼

  • @antonia4722
    @antonia4722 Жыл бұрын

    In all my travels around the world I found that most people are good people and will go well out of their way to help someone in need. What a lovely guy Ahmad is!

  • @peterjones4621

    @peterjones4621

    8 ай бұрын

    Seriously? In my travels through life I"ve encountered quite the opposite. My twin tried to show a hitchhiker good will and a ride, it earned him being robbed and murdered.

  • @jakejonathan4249

    @jakejonathan4249

    7 ай бұрын

    @@peterjones4621 Nah only good people at heart, like genuine Muslims. otherwise the whole world including this lady is Me , Myself and I.

  • @Gardiyani

    @Gardiyani

    7 ай бұрын

    i think you didnt make too much travel at all. @peterjones4621

  • @blasioshitsirishibachi9739

    @blasioshitsirishibachi9739

    4 ай бұрын

    True, many people in the world are very human and nice filled with Gods love. The problem is politicians and extremists who spread hate, lust and a lot of propaganda. Go anywhere in the world and you will be surprised that what most media is telling us is totally false. Shockingly because of ignorance we just belief!

  • @Bob-sz9bl
    @Bob-sz9bl3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, you’re so inspiring. Thank you so much

  • @ECS...938.
    @ECS...938.2 ай бұрын

    Amazing!!!

  • @MouldyPIX
    @MouldyPIX Жыл бұрын

    It never ceases to amaze me that the people on this earth with the least wealth are the most welcoming and kindest, whereas the wealthiest very seldom are. Thank you Noraly for sharing your experiences once again. 😘

  • @imanakadavid
    @imanakadavid Жыл бұрын

    For this small period of time, Noraly was the most important visitor to Mauritania and the attention and kindness by the locals who chose to be their county's ambassadors. It was a simple shout out to the rest of the world. These people have become one more thread of humanity and generosity in the chain of people who are part of one wonderful journey throughout the world. Brava Noraly and rubberside down.

  • @user-wp6ik8si8v
    @user-wp6ik8si8v3 ай бұрын

    It's still a very loving and a beautiful place - This world.

  • @user-wp6ik8si8v

    @user-wp6ik8si8v

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment

  • @chamilravindatennekoon8
    @chamilravindatennekoon8Ай бұрын

    Amazing.

  • @renelund
    @renelund Жыл бұрын

    Big thanks to Ahmed, the many hours he had to drive to help you, It is impressive👏 The young boys know about the Dakar Rally, that´s awesome👍

  • @Boediprasetya

    @Boediprasetya

    Жыл бұрын

    Because the village was once the Dakar rally route..... in the previous episode, noraly told a story

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672 Жыл бұрын

    A situation that looked like a problem but turned into a serendipitous event illustrating the basic humanity and caring that is expressed by so many around the world. 🇨🇦