Ancient desert library with a secret key |S7 - E23|
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode, I reach Chinguetti! This was the final destination of my desert adventures with Ahmed. From here on, I'm continuing on my own again. Chinguetti is a fascinating desert town, on the old trans-saharan trade routes and hosts several libraries with ancient books. What an incredible place!
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These Mauritania episodes are some of Noraly’s best yet. She gives us lessons on geology, history, we meet interesting people, and see sweeping views of the desert. Just wonderful.
You would think desert riding like this would get very monotonous, but I agree. Every episode so far has been incredible.
I've learned that a lot of that history recorded in libraries in rural africa is fake.
There's no way for them to prove it but that's what they're saying.
The BOOKS! Fascinating
@@trishf2184 Yes they should translate for all of us.
What a Gentleman and a Legend Ahmed is and such a great Ambassador for his beautiful Country of Mauritania 🇲🇷
Ahmed is a tour guid savant. He is another angel brought across Noraly's journey to add value to her journey and he should be highly recommended for future tourists. He knows the desert as if it has street names...salute to you Ahmed for your support to our Noraly👏👏👏🙏🏼
A huge shout out to Ahmed for his guidance and support of Itchy Boots through the remote desert of Mauritania! Without him it would have been impossible to visit the Eye on Alaska. Thank you Ahmed and the friendly people of the desert for your hospitality and amazing support of Noraly. Thank you Itchy Boots for going out of your comfort zone to take us on an awesome desert adventure 😊
Very sad that we are not going to see Ahmed again, with his flowing blue robe and all the care he was giving to Noraly.
A thousand thanks is not enough for Ahmed. A wonderful human being. God speed for his long return journey
You meet the nicest people when travelling on a motorbike … and Ahmed is the proof of that! What a legend he has been 😊 I think between you and him, you have done more for the Mauritanian tourist industry than anyone before you 😊
Goodbye, Ahmed. Thank you for helping Noraly... Goodbye also to all the gentle people of the Sahara!
تحية تونسيه طيبة من هولندا لشعب الموريتاني الشقيق وتحية خاصه لأخي احمد لمساعدة نورالي وهذا من طيبة وكرم العرب ❤❤❤ tunisich groetjes van uit Roermond Limburg Nederland ❤❤❤
@@sofiensadouri8834 👍👍
Wonderful episode!
I love Ahmed's blue cape with the moons & 🌟!
Noraly, your ability to connect with people is a blessing to them and you. Ahmed seems to be a treasure who found you in Mauritania. One of the best things I find in your channel is the confirmation that people across the world are much the same. Mostly helpful and friendly. That is not the message we receive from most sources. You open our eyes to a world that is so much different than what we are conditioned to believe. Archaeologic, geologic, historic, and cultural treasures are always on the menu. Thank you.
Nicely put William. Truth.
Ahmed has shown us so much about the culture, history, desert of Mauritania and so little is really seen in the media to show us the beauty of the life and country. I cant believe how stunningly amazing this all is. It just shows also the class, kindness, respect and its a great reflection on you all. Thank you Ahmed and the lovely people.
Western Media, only shows the negatives of all countries, that are not on their agenda.....‼⁉️🇺🇸
Well said! It’s truly amazing that we actually know so little about the rest of the surrounding world!
Ahmad may not be the eye of the Sahara, but he sure is the star💖
Thank you Ahmed for helping Noraly achieve her dream and protecting her on this journey to the Eye of the Sahara. May God continue to be with her as she continues on her own. Noraly, you are the best!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Ahmed. You are an amazing guide and you took great care of Noraly.
What an absolute treasure you had in Ahmed.......Thank you for the journey through the desert.....I had no knowledge of the desert ..the people or the way of life. What an education.
Goodbye Ahmed, what a beautiful soul you are! How beautiful this area is and the people are so warm and welcoming. Thanks so much for this amazing adventure.
Always good to be open to new adventures, the world is an amazing place. Thank you as always for sharing, I look forward to the next adventure.
Your having the time of your life Noraly and you are taking us with you ❤❤❤
Good day folks, we say goodbye to Achmed and the beautiful people of Mauritania, thank you all, especially Achmed to guide Noraly through the Sahara, and make her traveling much easier, and a big thanks to Noraly too, to make it possible to a lot of us, to see places which we're only dream of, from all of us, traveling mercies. God bless ❤
Oh Noraly, You are the one who gives us lessons on geology, history, we meet interesting people, and see sweeping views of the desert. You let us know that there are such wonderful people on there behind the scene on our planet and Ahmed is one of those. He is just wonderful to see that optimum hero and the lion king of the Sahara "Ahmed" for being Noraly's total guide, guard, chef cook, gas pump operator, her host, interpreter, and the all other transport.. Really he is the complete reflection of Mouritanian society.. Wees voorzichtig en rijd veilig Noraly. Groeten uit Nederland.
I admire your work and enjoy your commentary, Noraly. Such a true adventurer. I can't imagine doing what you're doing. Brilliant!
Totally agree. Noraly’s smart, informed and insightful commentary is part of what makes Itchy Boots one of the best moto vlogs around.
I love that you show and education people when you do your video and have fun at the same time..❤
Throughout your journeys you've not only greatly entertained us but also you put us abreast of the realities of the places you visited. Personally I am happy that you followed your instincts and took Ahmad to be your guide, frankly speaking, the desert is definitely an unforgiving land and here who could be any better than a true and knowledgeable gentleman as Ahmad to guide you through. I feel a tinge of sadness that you have to part now with him, but maybe if you could give Ahmad a bit of support and exposure so that he could provide the same guidance services to other travelers as well, not only could this be a life-saver for them but will also help Ahmad who is indeed an encyclopedic bank of knowledge of the land.
Exactly, I Hope Ahmed Can make a youtube Channel to share his knowledge and also his services as a guide to those who would like to visit Mauritania.
Many thanks to Noraly and Ahmed from Morocco.
🎉Well done Ahmed you show the world how honest and brave and genres are Arab and Muslim people. many thanks for noraly and wishing you to complete your journey safely 🚴♀️🐪🦂🏍️🚐🌏🏕️
The desert riding looks so much better than the usual road riding. The freedom of just riding anywhere with those stunning sunsets ... nothing can beat it !
Ahmed!! You will be missed!! All the way from California! Thank you, Ahmed for helping to guide, pack, carry, load, navigate and communicate!! As well to all others along the way! GO, NORALY!
Washington state also! 🥲
How about a thousand likes to yet another legendary toyota and of course Alaska! which did not fail across the harshest of places..Amazing!. Way to go Noraly and Ahmed, stay safe out there.
I hope that we will hear from Ahmed in the near future.... What an amazing human being........ I wish him well on his journey and may God bless his beautiful soul....
Rest Well Noraly..... be safe, stay safe and safe travelings .... 🙌💯🇿🇦
❤Ahmed, thank you for traveling with our Noraly. Much appreciated. You are our hero.
This was a great part of this series. I liked this one very much. A big thank you to Ahmed for taking care of you. They must have fantastic stonemasons in that town. The buildings looked amazing
The videos keep coming so fast. No complains. The quality is great. The shots are fantastic. The landscape and people are wonderful. Ahmed is a great guy. Many thanks to him. And many thanks to Noraly.
Another THRILLING video. Oh my gosh, you are so brave. What you are sharing is simply amazing. Do Take Care Of Yourself. Sending courage and strength from Barcelona.
Good bye Amhed, what a guy. Very kind and knowledgeable of the area. Great people in the middle of remote places. Good luck Noraly and here we go again with you alone ❤😊
With the blue bracelet you'll be reminded of your adventure with the legend in blue Ahmed. That was a fun journey to see the Eye of the Sahara and all the interesting stops along the way.
EDIT: I just read an article on BBC about Mauritania and there was a photo of the gentlemen in the library with the original WhatsApp text/books. Small world.
Mind blowing excursion through the Mauritania desert. Thanks.
Noraly, these were the most stunning videos you made in the sand of Mauritania. Achmed was a wonderful companion, what a guide and what a way to travel "light" on Alaska. And the video shots with the car in the background are so dynamic an epic on screen!
Following you for a very long time now, but these episodes in the Sahara are on top of my favorites!
Noraly! You continue to amazing me.
I am sooooo excited to see all of your segments of your amazing journey (in life, not just travels).... as time allows I will go back to your previous treks to see how your work, story and life have evolved. I especially love the way you engage people... with respect, kindness and dignity and richness in equity, recognizing we all have a voice and something to contribute. SIMPLY FANTASTIC!!!!
All your followers love you dearly and we also respect Ahmed for his great help to you. Take good care and Godspeed.
I was wondering if the libraries have had their wonderful pages digitized. It would be a shame to lose such treasures to the sands of time. Thanks Noraly for sharing!
@6.20: In the middle of the desert, the approach into Chinguetti (where they maintain, of all things a LIBRARY) was a truly incredible sight. The contrasts between the grey concrete of Western cities, and the fragile fences and old buildings, and the magical hush and intimacy of this town left me stunned.
Series seven has been wonderful, and this episode was one of the best. Whilst solo journeying is a very brave thing, this section would have been impossible. Noraly couldn't have had a better, more steadfast guide than Ahmed.
Real PARIS-DAKAR . Noraly, just enjoy it. AFRICA will continue to surprise , from Morocco to the south. People are incredibly friendly. You are showing the real face of African people ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
Ahmad for President.... Topman !!! Love the music in the beginning... Amazing to see the books in the library dating back 13th century... Just hope no western museum tries to sneak them into Europe... The kindness of the people from the start of journey in Morroco is just unbelievable...Noraly travel safe and stay healthy.. ❤
Beautiful photography, good editing, a beautiful desert, and the generosity of its inhabitants is the most beautiful. Thank you anyway.. Safety road
The world is so vast and amazing, thank you Noraly and Alaska for bringing it into our lives in such a way that we feel we were along with you for the adventure. We all thank you for that. Enjoy the rest of your journey.
We are blessed in the west of all the things we have. Love and respect for these great people who lives with so little. ❤
This has been an amazing Sahara adventure! This has to be an understatement of epic proportions! Lol…. What a day! The buildings are just phenomenal and getting to see the ancient books was a blessing. Ahmed was a great resource. It’s wonderful that you met him and so many other amazing people. Ride safe Noraly and thank you for sharing another day in your life.
Ahmed is a known professional guide in Atar. Why doesn't Noraly say she paid him for his work? That may bring some more customers to him...
@@jadawin10 She did say that she "settled up" with Ahmed, 2 or 3 videos ago. Then she "rehired" him again for the trip to the Eye of the Sahara.
Thanks Norlay, for your's constant efforts to taken us to the SAHARA DESERT!
🌞Noraly, you are one of the greatest of all time dirt bikers! 🏍🌍 Amazing.
... one of the greatest of all time overlanders!
@@super.zdravko Indeed! Noraly's skill sets are enviable. 👍
Good to move out of the comfort zone every now and then. A great adventure ride.
I'm thankful that you had Ahmed with you for safety and leadership. Rest and then travel on.
What a fun episode! Really enjoyed the scene of both riding in the dunes! The music, the camera work and editing all came together wonderfully and made it look like a joyous ride! Pleasure to watch! What great chemistry between Ahmed and Noraly while riding together in the truck! Sad times to say goodbye but what a memorable journey through the grand Sahara!! Thanks for all your hard work Noraly and Ahmed!! It was a pleasure to watch!! Greetings from Texas USA 🇺🇸❤❤GO ITCHY BOOTS!!
So amazing all the friendly people helping you live out your dream of traveling through all these remote places. A true nomadic kindred spirit. 🌴
Just makes me want to ditch it all n get myself another bike. Thanks for taking us along with you Noraly. Huge respect to Ahmed and the gentle people of the desert. Also a massive thanks to whoever edits and puts together these vids , you're not forgotten. Escapism at its best.
Noraly does ALL of this. She doesn't shop it out to anyone.
We've watched it get better and better because she's been learning how to do it, on her own, over 7 seasons.
@@haggielady Wow, guess that makes Noraly even more incredible. I genuinely couldn't have imagined she would have the energy after some of these long days riding. Thanks for the info.
Noraly, thank you for these wonderful videos. I admire you for traveling to some wonderful places in the world. Always looking forward to the next one. Cheers.
Smiling through sleep deprivation: she is heroic. 😊 Truly, riding in sand and such heat is exhausting, but wow, did she show us Mauritania! The colors are glorious. Amazing to see you on the pegs, Noraly!
These episodes with Ahmed showed us some stuff we couldn't have seen without him. Big pat on the back for our Prince of the Desert! But people should know that virtually all the peoples of the Sahara would step up for a stranger. There are things that the whole world could learn from them. Ahmed is just the handsomest of them. Great video , Noraly!
What an epic expedition into the Eye of the Sahara !
What a wonderful partnership. Thank you for taking us on your fantastic journey.
You are without a doubt a star. Your biking, your interactions with the people you meet and the history and culture you are showing us are beyond compare.
I think it's also time to set up a Noraly African Comb fund - or possibly someone should carve one out of a giraffe bone.
Go gently on yourself until you reach Dakar, we are all here rooting for you.
Noraly I don't know where you find the fortitude to take on these adventures. But by no means are they not entertaining. Your guts in taking on challenges that many men would shy at really astounds me and earns my respect in every episode. Your channel takes me to places that I have always dreamed and read about but never had the opportunities to visit. The wonderful guide Ahmed was a great introduction to your adventure and his kindness, respect and wonderful demeanour made everything more enjoyable for me. I wish you well on the continuation of this journey and waiting in eager anticipation for the next episode.🌠
amazing eye of the sahara 👏🏿👏🏿 thanks Noraly for increíble viaje 😊👏🏿🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You're so lucky to find this man in your journey.
God bless him and Noraly.
The village of Chinguetti reminds me of my grandparents home in Arivechi, Sonora, Mexico. Thanks for another great story and episode.
Google Maps: Chinguetti to Dakar, 15 hours, 20 min (without traffic); 1072 Kms! Wow! Amazing. Thank you for bringing us along.
Hard ride, and too much sand. Ahmed was a great guide to the Eye of the Sahara, and beyond, once again good people. Safe travels to you and a safe return home to Ahmed, Good night.
Noraly has an amazing talent for meeting people. It's really special to watch. ✌️
Ahmed, what a star. I understand your need for the solitude but he was a great help as you would have struggled carrying fuel and water. Stay safe .
Libraries in the middle of the Sahara? Who knew? So much we did not know, but know now. Thank you! And thanks to Achmed who guided Noraly through so much dicey desert.
That statement of meeting new people and finally saying bye to them in order to continue with life. I liked it
What a privilege to view those books. Their dedication to preserving them through disasters is admirable. Sad this is not a given in my country. Blessed be Ahmed and safe journeys Noraly🤗
Hello from Sweden. Me and my husband follow you all the time and we are so impressed with your adventures! You are such an inspiration for us! Thank you and keep riding safe and free (although Achmed was amazing!!!!)
Stay strong, stay safe. I stand in awe of your journey and you!
Ahmed is a jewel. Thank you very much Noraly. It was amazing. See you in the next one. LOVE 💞❣
Loyal, faithful, pretty Alaska deserves all that TLC she is going to get!
It was a great stretch through the desert and dunes with Ahmed, I'm glad you used his assistance, it brought a different perspective to the content, great contribution to the story you are developing everyday through this journey.
I can't wait to see Senegal and Dakar!
Ahmed; so patient and helpful through the never-ending sand. He truly was Noraly's guardian (not sure about angel) but as she said, she could not have done it without him.
Hopefully he was generously rewarded for his troubles.
Ahmed is for sure a very good guide! Why so many people say he is an angel or a hero? Can't understand. When I am in the mountains, I book sometimes a guide. Especially for routes I never made before. The guides are locals and know each rock in their region. I had lot of talks in the past with such guides and all have wonderful skills. Nobody is an angel or a hero. Too much romantic arm chair world travelers here. 🤣😂
Amazing , entertaining, educational, and comforting to know that there are still Good people in this world. And AHMAD, a giant, hero, angel, Thank you for guiding Noraly all the way. I don’t think she could have made it through without your help. He needs more thanks and support. And how about his most reliable Toyota ! What a legendary vehicle . 😊😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Brilliant episode! The warmth and humour of the Locals shines through.
Really interesting episode - old documents and old routes when I guess navigating by the stars. Education and entertainment! Ahmed provided valuable services and local insights.
Hi Noraly. I'm following your travels for the first time with Series 7. Your videos are so well produced and it just goes to show how experienced you are at doing this now after so many years.
I have enjoyed getting a glimpse of the incredible scenery that you have shown us going through Morocco and Mauritania. The footage from the 360 camera of you scooting across the desert with Ahmed's Hilux in the background was fantastic. What a journey. Looking forward to many more episodes.
Thank-you Noraly for this new adventure! 😊 My heart is full of gratitude for Acmed and the time he took to make sure you came through the desert unscathed. It feels like someone is protecting my own sister. After following your progress for years and seeing you be self sufficient, caring, and such a positive force for good in the world…let’s be honest, you could have done all of Africa by yourself…buuuut…I’m happy for Acmed…and…your new comb, your hair looks great!
AWESOME! Get some rest so you can continue your journey. Ahmed was a very nice to travel with you and give you some security. Look forward to your next adventure. STAY SAFE!!!😃👍🐫
Nice libraries, buildings and lands. Akmed was a super nice and funny person as are the peoples you met.
What a pleasure to have him as a guide.
One of the best adventures so far. Ahmed was amazing character. You are an amazing sand rider. Thanks
Wow that was an epic ride - thanks Ahmed for being there for Noraly as a friend, guide, translator, networker … Goodbye - stay safe and see ya in a few days Noraly
Ahmed was heroic. Glad you found him.
Thank you Ahmed for your assistance.
The Eye of the Sahara cried with amusement at Noralys antics on a bike.Ahmed allways paveing the right way..he is an awesome man.
12 libraries of ancient books in the Sahara desert ! Never heard of them. Many thanks to bring this info to our knowledge and let us have a glance at the ancient books and scriptures.
This is life, one day we will bid farewell to it Man has nothing but the moment in which he lives Life is too short to hold on to😊😊😊😊
Wish I had seen the scorpion trench around the sleeping bag. Thanks for clip. Liked the Toyota diesel pickup.
Fantastic Noraly ! Great journey in the desert with Ahmed ! Many Thanks to You both !!!
Thank you Ahmed for helping her....God bless you both.
Ahmed... thank you!!! For helping this beautiful rider!!!😊 what a Journey... I'm sure things get better... greetings from Guatemala
Ahmed the local knowledge king . Definitely without him would have made this trip extremely difficult
I would love to know what that old book of poetry says. Great video as always.
So my!! Why not to translate!!!
Fantastic. This trip I think is the best so far. The people and landscapes are awesome. Ahmed is a top bloke. Shame he wasn't there to say goodbye.
Thank you Ahmed and thank you for the visit to the ancient Libraries.
Thank you, Nourali, Thank you, Alaska. We enjoyed the beautiful loops around Mauritania
Great stuff Noraly, so much history, amazing. So good you had Ahmed to guide you, now we can all enjoy these places thanks to your efforts.
WOW THOSE BOOKS WERE AWESOME ALL THAT KNOWLEDGE IN THE DESERT I REALLY LIKED THE ASTROLOGY AND POETRY BOOKS MOST FASCINATING
This is really epic stuff, I had never heard of the Eye of the Sahara before, completely fascinating and how amazing to find 13th C books tucked away so far off the beaten track.
Excellent Noraly, you were blessed to find Ahmed... ye look like ye were both loving the journey... thanks for the videos....
Fascinating library. His comparisons to Messenger and Whatsap was funny, but also pretty remarkable to see the ancient and the modern being discussed together as a similar concept. Very insightful.