Gambian men cannot believe their eyes 🇬🇲 |S7E32|
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2023
- In this episode I am crossing the Saloum Delta in Senegal, on my way to The Gambia. Another border crossing yes! The border crossing is fine - but the chaos truly begins when I board the ferry to cross the river Gambia! There are many, many, police and army checkpoints in The Gambia and they all ask me tonnes of questions. They don't get to see women on motorcycles here often..
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They are shocked/ disbelieve( all over the world ) by her presence that they feel a sense of calm and the need to keep her safe and show off their country ! Noraly living the life most people envy .
It's important to demonstrate respect for authority in the country you are visiting. They do in fact have authority, and it is their country. Once that respect is established, you should enjoy good treatment from your hosts. I wish my country hadn't forgotten this fact of life.
Noraly
Be safe in your travels.
Sierra Leon is very dangerous.
Please be careful.
You are right! It seems that men & women along all her journeys want to help, guide, protect.
I agree, stay safe
@@sommebuddy yh she is not the first one to make this trip but it is unusual to see a women by themselves ride a motorcycle from Netherlands to Africans countries
10:30 ''people from holland are tall, why are you short'' had me rolling on the floor!
“I don’t know, something went wrong!”
🤣🤣🤣
loved him
Me too, that was hilarious, and Noraly took it well.
He knew so much about HOLLAND, that's great too. And the cop who was very straight, " YOU ARE MY KIND OF WOMAN". That's great too.❤
Should have drunk more Van Houten cocoa when he as young.
I'm proud of my fellow Gambians for always showing hospitality and support to tourists and wayfarers . Love can solve all the problems we encounter throughout the world, let's love each other. I was in Turkey for over a year and everyone I met showed me love and respect , and werw fascinated by my dark complexion which was absolutely no problem for me lol. We love you Noraly!
Kindness is typical of a Gambian’s nature. The warmth and hospitality shown in this video are just spectacular. Positivity makes the world go round.
The more I watch, the more it confirms that in general, people all over the world are good and kind!
Not in SA
Perhaps because those who crossed the bad ones didn’t survive to make videos on you tube….
As a white woman travelling in Africa in the 80s, everywhere I went I was treated with respect and kindness. It was only when I reached Europe that I started to have problems.
POVERTY
@@braniefanie4938 too bad. they should. we didint too at first.
Hello from California! My 97yr old mom really gets a kick out of your channel! Thanks Noraly!
Ha ha! Nice thought. Hi from the UK.
Hello 👋, your comment warmed my heart. Thank you mam.
Hi dear Lady from Armenia 🎉
@sroberts605 Yes Gambian are nice people
My Mom 93 loved watching too!
Gambian people are so friendly - "you are the lady I Iove", "we are proud of you", and "you are short" 😂🤣 ... gotta love these straight forward down to earth folks who wear their hearts on their sleeves! ❤
Nice to meet you, ok bye! 🤣
You are short!!! Lol…. That was funny! I never realized that people from the Netherlands were typically “tall”…… 😊.
I really am in awe how you talk with all these different people , great footage , they are just blow in away how far you have traveled on your own , such a great adventure thank you soo much , drive safe
@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr They Really are - I used to work there and at 6 foot I sometime felt like a child amongst my dutch colleagues.
@@jonsey156 ….. I worked in England and Germany in 90’s…. Never did get to the Netherlands though…. I guess you learn something new everyday!
I don’t care which African country you go to in general they are so welcoming and happy. I love my continent ❤❤❤❤❤
As a female who used to ride, I wish I had the guts to ride alone in different countries for the adventure! Very proud of you.
if you have common sense you dont do it alone and you dont go to third worlds.
@@nahadoth2087 well he already said 3rd world. US counts as a thirs world country.
@@timosyska9894 Lol haha
I am a dude, very experienced with traveling on my bike and I would not dare to do it alone ^^
“Nice to meet you, ok, bye”. This had me on the floor laughing! Good to see all these friendly people. Happy trails.
Your ability to negotiate your way through all these foreign countries is always pleasing and educational, Noraly. People seem naturally drawn to you and so many show their admiration for you as is the case with all of us following you. You’ve really got it all figured out. Wishing you more pleasant encounters with the friendly people of Africa…❤❤❤Rick
I think she's the foreign here😂
It's possible that the phrase of *"You're the lady I love,"* could, logically, be interpreted as *"You're a woman whose style I admire!"*
Not EVERY spoken word needs to be taken at face value, you know! (Particularly when people are using a language that is dissimilar to the language with which they were raised. Communication _CAN_ be tough!)
That is how I would interpretate that as well👍
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Absolutely agree.
Ms. Itchy living the life. The policeman's reaction to your short stature as a Dutch was funny. Great music on the video
Noraly we are all proud of you facing the African Continent as a solo rider 👍Cape Town 🏍️Much love safe ride 💞🌍🇿🇦🌈
Once again, HUGE shout out to the boatmen who gave so much TLC to Alaska. 👍👍💪
As the man on the ferry said: "We are Proud of you!!" too. 🥰🥰
Best Wishes and Safe Travels!! 👍❤🏍🤠
im pretty sure he said ' they are DOUBT - they are doubting you'
Noraly is showing the real side of Africa. The people, hospitality, and bureaucracy.
Imagine being at home and still being able to travel the world because of Noraly and other travel youtubers. 👏👏👏. Respect from 🇯🇲
@@Charles-lo4lw Alright
I love seeing the different cultures, dresses, foods, towns, roads, buildings, trees, plants, sceneries, lands, languages, people, etc...all around the world! Thank you! 🙂
I agree, AND we're seeing the real side of people instead of the typical tourist-trap locations! Simply enjoying the World as Noraly sees it, from the comfort of home.
@@rodneyestes5410 Yes! 🙂
Ah, you just reminded me that we are not seeing much food in these recent videos.
And thanks to God!👍
Agree, I love to hear about the wild life, I'd love to know what thrived in the mangroves, possibly crocodiles? Also, love seeing the food from the different places
You seem to adapt so easily to changes in circumstances, from riding through desert for long distances to crossing water in small boats. Regardless of circumstances the local people seem to embrace you. I'm loving the African series!
The secret to her success is embracing life with an open heart! She is friendly, open, loving, and accepting of everybody, regardless of race, skin color, culture, language, nationality...that is why she is acepted everywhere she goes...they sense her transparency and kindness of heart.
Isn't it something to behold!
@@glorisol3805 I totally agree. Very well stated!
A Gambian girl owns a local restaurant EJs in Belfast .I've introduced her to this channel a couple of weeks ago as she was about to return to The Gambia for a holiday so we have been waiting for this episode .EJ is delightful and such fun ,typical of The Gambian people we see here .Hi EJ, see you for a large omelette soon .
Gambian men only saw noraly once. What they didn’t know is how many super bikes she owns, riding through Asian continent, from south Argentina to North Pole, through the Moroccan desert, tumbling over Alaska etc.
If they knew this Gambian men would have fainted.
I do hope noraly will have more subscribers from Gambia now.
Wishing you a safe and interesting journey dear noraly from ALL of us.!
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Over the mountains
Across the seas
Noraly's adventures are a sight to see
Through the alleys
Under the bridge
This young lady has a site we can dig
She shares her story
A glimpse of the world
We sit back and watch
As the adventure continues
Noraly is our guide
Through these venues.........
Like your narrations 👍❤️🤩
I showed your channel to my mom & she was worried at first but olso very impressed by what you've achieved she & i both admires you, i just wanted to let you know 🙌
For all my fellow Americans, the border crossings and checkpoints are very normal. Nothing wrong with countries wanting to keep track of who is coming in and going out.
Love the content! You are a remarkable woman!
Lol ok mr trump
@@Dirtydebrown
Lol, perfect example of someone who has never left the US. Border crossing checkpoints are normal, it’s not normal for people who walk around them to be welcomed in. Trump didn’t invent border security by the way.
I find it startling that you believe some Americans would not know this.
@@graceygrumble
I find it startling that many Americans don’t as well. They believe it’s racist to require visitors to come in through an entry point.
@@michaelalbert8474Visitors to somewhere else 'from' America, obviously.
Ha!
Watching Noraly's journey on her bike for several episodes made me realize that humans, regardless of gender or age, are capable of so many things. It's got me thinking about getting a motorbike and starting my own journey locally in my country, and hopefully, extending it to neighboring countries. Love you, Noraly!!
You are by far the BEST Travel Vlogger on UA-cam. I’m British living in Thailand but how I envy you.
Africans showing who they really are. Caring, loving and have a great sense of humor.
You got it Perry. I spent 3 years in Nairobi and what you said is what I say when someone ask me about what it was like.
@@rockinrodlittle That's awesome mate!
@@rockinrodlittleGlad to hear you had a great time in our capital city. 😊😊👊🏿
As a Gambian 🇬🇲, i am pleased to see my people treat you nice and respect ❤😂. Gambia is a nice and so much welcoming people. Sometimes it feels like they're over nice to people which some might see it as creepy but not. We're just trained to welcome and treat strangers nice and comfort them wherever you cane from. I miss home Gambia 🇬🇲. Thanks for visiting The Gambia Noraly.
Welcome to the mother land,the smiling coast of Africa 🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲❤
I think we all worry about your safety because of the way we Americans are exposed to other cultures and peoples. But at street level your interactions are so genuine and pure that you have completely destroyed that stereotype. We are all one.
she is dutch not american
@@adamg413 I know, but I am coming from an American viewer's point of view. I think you missed my point. A lot of Americans only contact or interaction with the rest of the world is the news, which is mostly the bad crap. Noraly has in my opinion as I stated has destroyed a much-misaligned stereotype.
@@adamg413in the subsaharan African, its different, we are neutral. Many Africans having nothing against other nationalities.
Americans, in general except for a few, are the worst tourist anywhere they visit……. They’re usually obnoxious, rude and critical…..‼️⁉️😡
You're only afraid of what you don't know.
Noraly, you have to be the BEST motorcycle channel on UA-cam! Thank you so much for bringing the world to us!
She has indeed set the bar high with her production quality.
Ever heard of Fortnine.
@@pratulpan3737 Yes I have. He’s more on the informative side.
@@pratulpan3737 , different type of videos, but awesome for sure.
@@Dave-sw2dm yeah you are absolutely right.
Just imagine how good he felt after seeing you riding a motorcycle that he said he is proud of you. You made his heart happy 👏
sad part is europeans would never make an african feel that welcome , never in a trillion years
@@greenie_687 Well Europeans would also never extort or kidnap for money so there is that
@@imnegan7275 still better than stealing land , minerals and killing thousands upon thousands of innocent people lol. africans ain't guilty of that ... there's also that lmao
The people of Western Africa treat you with great respect. The young Black guy says twice " I'm proud of you". I am proud of you too! You often giggle like a litle girl (not a 35 year old woman) ..... but I Love it. Onward across Gambia. 👍 ❤.
Last year she said she was 28 ??...
@@johnathandaviddunster38 I have two DOB: 1. May 2, 1988 & 2. Jume 30, 1987. I believe the later to be correct, but maybe Noraly will see this and confirm the correct date.
"You are the lady I love...." On the verge of yet another marriage proposal. Amazing how well Noraly negotiates the border crossings and ferry rides. Things we never knew about Gambia. Thanks for this video, Noraly. Ride safe.
Maybe he, had already been watching Noraly’s travels through Africa on UA-cam and so that is where he had developed his “love” for her, just like all, of the rest of us, also “love” her, as well.
My country there are lots of lovely people, sometimes they’re too much friendly. I love Gambia ❤🇬🇲👍🏽🎉
Just discovered your channel. Mid twenties female and never really travelled alone, embarassing fact: never learnt to ride a bicycle. You make me want to take on a license and travel the world. Thanks for sharing you kickass human being!
In the 1930's, Theresa Wallach transited Africa on a sidecar motorcycle pulling a trailer. Her book "The Rugged Road" is a fascinating account of her trailblazing adventure. Her hardships were different than yours, but the support from locals along the way was similar to your experiences. Although times have changed greatly since then, the spirit of female motorcycle adventurists continues with our hero, Noraly. THANK YOU for allowing us to experience with you, these fascinating events!
Wow. Nearly 100 years ago. I had no idea.
Type in "racism and narcissism" by Richard Grannon.
Racism is a disease of the white people - Albert Einstein.
Imagine if black people went to areas where ONLY white people reside, we would be abused beyond belief.
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I don't even know what else to say except for wow!! This channel is so incredible because of you!! Thank you for your sharing of the journey! You are brave and adventurous. I’m proud of you also Noraly!
Thanks so much for taking us with you.
I think my next vacation will be to Gambia. What beautiful people. So friendly. We could use a touch of that here in the USA.
I'm living in Thailand and it's the same , the west could slow down and ask how each other are doing. Every Police man asked how she was. Me being here I'm helping people but I'm more helped lol.
They call it the smiling coast for a reason...
It’s only the Atlantic Ocean between Gambia and U.S.A
American mama of 5 here reliving my past African globetrotting adventures- the most exhilarating time of life! Thank you so much for sharing. This is wonderful💛🙌🏼. God bless you with joy.
I love The Gambian checkpoint officer taking the piss out of you for not being a "true Hollander". Very funny.
I laughed out loud about Virgil van Dyke being a "true Netherlander" because Noraly is short.🤣
Gambian people seem very friendly. Good they speak English
English is the official language. Gambia is a member of the British Commonwealth, having been a British colony until 1965.
@@stefanfrankel8157 that word commonwealth makes me laugh,, it sounds like every one is wealthy, I bet a rich ENGLISHMAN thought that one up !!!!! ....
@@johnathandaviddunster38 Lookup Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania & Virginia - all are commonwealths!
@@pycoed whats your point?? Greetings from Canada.......🍁
"You are the lady I love" 😂 I died.
“Best part you are the lady I love”❤ She was shocked 😳 she didn’t expect this 😅
Not just the Gambian people's proud of u but we also very2 proud of u
The ferry attendant speaks for all of us, Noraly. You are the lady we love! Safe travels!
I have so many happy memories of The Gambia and the people. Gambians are some of my favourite people, I just loved my time there
Thanks for visiting my amazing country, Gambia 🇬🇲 🇬🇲 🇬🇲
"Your the lady i love." The guy had me dying laughing. So funny.
All people need to do is watch your videos to see that the vast majority of people are good people, regardless of where they live.
Absolutely. Noraly reminds us in every single episode what beautiful humans look like.
I'm betting that Noraly has experienced some not so nice things on her journey, but would never mention it. A single female, alone in some of those countries cannot be all good. I hope she's safe. She's definitely brave.
That's also my observation from each episode regardless of country. Humans are more tolerant and accommodating than the news would lead us to believe. If in doubt, just travel and see.
These videos give me back my faith in mankind.
I can tell only that, in every country u had society of "bad" people. U only get what u looking for
African people are some of the lovliest you will find Anywhere. Im impressed so far.
Many moons ago, I crossed on that ferry - chaotic but memorable. Crossed back on a local's wooden boat which was rapidly taking on water, and was virtually a submarine by the time we hit the south bank. Great to see Noraly on this new adventure, trusting all humanity along the way and being rewarded with the reflected bonhomie, smiles and help which she generates so naturally.
ITS A WOMAN! Not the first and won't be the last we will hear that. The guy on ferry said it well, "they are proud of you"....and so are we. What a legacy she is in the making and we are blessed to be here for the ride. Again my face was glued to the screen. So....I have counted 11 ship/boat rides for Alaska. Doesn't include the cable-cage ride in Ecuador Amazon! Anyone else care to guess? Thank you Noraly. Peace ❤❤❤
The locals and officials, are so friendly, so far west Africa is not the dangerous place I was led to believe, long may it continue, looking forward to the next episode.😊😊😊😊😊
It's a big place, Congo is what worries me, but the lady knows what she's doing and has been through some nasty places before.
@@mrspeigle1 yes you are correct, I seem to remember not far back she remarked that she decided to leave early as the place worried her.
Never believe the media and their agenda. They've peddling these lies that West Africa is dangerous for over 50 years until the chinese government became curious and decided to find out by themselves, and now the lies have been exposed.
Exciting to experience The Gam ia through your eyes and sunny personality. LOL at "nice to meet you, ok bye"!!!
Noraly, I have are learnt watching your trips, that being pleasant, positive and polite will make people open their hearts and arms to accept you anywhere you go. Thank you for visiting our beautiful Africa ❤❤❤
You are the lady I love. Well, almost 2Million of us loves Noraly. Cheers!
Hey Noraly just know we are all proud of you for your courage, your curiosity, your storytelling, your videography and your exposure of human kindness & generosity in all your travels!!!
Hola Noraly, tienes un aurea especial que a todo el mundo le agradas y te proteje. Es envidiable como sorteas cada obstaculo y hasta los disfrutas. Rompes fronteras y te desenvuelves perfectamente en cada pais sin importar las diferencias culturales. Un abrazo.
É verdade hermano!
Noraly tiene un corazón de oro que demuestra en sus interacciones con personas de diferentes razas, color, lenguaje, nacionalidad, y cultura.
Ella es amorosa, amigable, simpática, y respetuosa con todos. En respuesta, recibe lo mismo que da y transmite, porque abraza y acepta todo y a todos con una amplia sonrisa, sus cariñosos saludos, sus amigables palabras y su genuina amabilidad.
Love your videos, which remind me so much of my own 35 years of travel around Africa. Generally Africans are friendly and hospitable towards foreigners and always willing to help. Unfortunately many people travel in fear in Africa and can't relax and enjoy themselves.
Another example of how men, at least men of honor, are naturally inclined to help a woman when she needs assistance, be it locating a ticket purchase, crossing a border or loading her motorcycle on a skiff to cross a body of water. They are impressed, as are we, how you negotiate so many foreign countries, languages and chaotic situations with aplomb.
Nah, as someone who lived in Africa as a child I can only say she is incredibly lucky, and you are all incredibly naive.
@@lasagnapepeeno Perhaps you missed the caveat of "men of honor"?
I can see that over time you have gotten more comfortable and at ease with putting Alaska on a boat 😊 That mode of travel has already, and I’m sure will continue to open the way for interesting adventures for you and Alaska. And it is also a testament to the kind people that have helped you along the way. Loved today’s video!
It looked really snug on that last one, not even strapped down, I think. I would have fought to stay awake on that seemingly delightful journey too!
What is it? 8 pairs of hands to make the lifting look like a piece of cake?
It's so great to see Gambia through your eyes. The police always make me laugh with their questions and how they manage to turn almost every conversation to football. ❤
Men are the same around the world I guess lol
Hi
We just love football here 😂
Football is a universal language I mean 😂😂😂
Geography at first hand.
Wow they seem so nice.Your manner is so friendly and chilled ,that helps.
Gracias x mostrarnos la gente de cada país que visitas,como visten y lo que te admiran por ser mujer y conduciendo una moto. Muy amable la gente.saludos desde Argentina.Bendiciones
Noraly, thank you so much. The ladies' dresses are so colorful and the people are very friendly. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🌹🐝
Noraly: You are showing us a world we did not know existed. Thank you for expanding our horizons.
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Am a Gambian living in the Netherlands.
So proud of you and would be looking forward to talk to you about your journey of experience. Good luck and be safe 🙏 💗 💕
I love the authenticity of Africans in expressing what they feel and how they make people feel welcomed. It makes me feel good watching them on these videos.
Hi Noraly - You are such a happy traveler‼️ You’re respectful, friendly, curious and assume the best of people. No wonder they are so open in return. And you’re Never flirtatious - which so many of us women are taught to be to get what we want . Highest praises to you!!!!!!! Your experiences are making life easier for the adventurous women behind you. THANK YOU NORALY‼️
A feature that you forgot to add to Alaska: Handles for the porters to loaded on the boat 😁
Folding foot pegs mounted upside down.
That is a good idea. 👍
Not a bad idea..hopefully she will take notice of your suggestion 👍
Yeah I be proud to, a courageous women who explores every continent of the world who's not amazed by that.
I loved watching this. I was in The Gambia over 30 years ago and it's good to see that the Gambian people have the same warm and welcoming character that I remember. I was amazed at how knowledgeable they were back then about other countries and the number of different languages that many of them could speak. One lad said he learned Hindi from watching Bollywood films at the small outdoor cinema they had. There was no internet back then of course!
Hi Noraly. My husband and I just found your channel. Thank you so much for your channel. We watch every night. You have taught us geography, history, cultures and that people are genuinely good. You are the best. Stay safe and keep traveling.
The people in The Gambia are so lovely and friendly.
Hi Noraly. I have been enjoying your travels since the very early days in India and in each season you have become more confident and brave with your choices of remote locations. And you consistently find /meet the friendliest and most helpful people wherever you go. The world is filled with beautiful people and you are truly an international goodwill ambassador. Thanks for sharing another great video. Cheers and safe riding, Dan ✌️🇨🇦❤️
All people are generally good people.. just understanding there culture is the main thing we need to know before we judge anyone
A female geologist..cool! A female motorcyclist..be still my feminist heart..very Cool! A female geologist motor cyclist travelling by herself through Africa...that must be about the coolest thing ever!!!❤ Good for you! May the wind, as they say, always be in your sails!
What's feminism gotta do with this
I’m not a feminist.. but my * female heart* is freaking really really proud of her too !! .. 😄😄😅
@@hulioo4637because women are more likely to be urdered as a solo female traveller compared to males. Of course feminism comes into play if urder rates between the sexes are unequal.
feminism like liberalism is a mental disease
Thank you so much for showing what life is like in Africa. So many people are so welcoming, curious, friendly and helpful. Life at street level, dealing with the logistics, human interaction and relation - thank you. I hope everyone watches these videos.
That policeman says, "you're the lady I love" We can all say the same. You're amazing and your vblog is certainly captivating! Stay safe.
There she is!! "Thank you man"...
The level of respect I have for you I can't put in to words not because your a women but because you are really living life in a great way 💚👍✌
"You are the lady I love".
Well, that's a universal sentiment, anyway 😘
You maneuver through those chaotic streets and ferry crossings like a champion! Just amazing. Such friendly and helpful people everywhere you travel
Not sure what is more amazing; the sites you are showing us or the wonderful people we are meeting through you. Here's a friendly hug for those sore muscles!
I miss the Gambia...beautiful and friendly people ❤
"Why are you so short?" LOL! Interesting, The Gambia officials are very protective. There must be a story behind that. Great encounters - and a lot of English spoken! I look forward to exploring the country with you.
It is our culture, we are very protective of visitors.
Everywhere you go, they are amazed and proud that a courageous smiling lovely lady are traveling alone with a motorcyle. Your smile are so contagious and everyone smiles back. Thanks for another adventure you shared to us. Just be careful when you hit the road again !!!
You are such a good traveller. Always friendly and adapting to people and showing respect. ❤
You are the lady WE ALL love 😂
I guess Alaska is becoming some sort of "amphibian" bike since she is acting more and more calm every water crossing.😉
As always you, Noraly, prove us that a big and honest smile is a powerful door opener.
All the best from Brazil.✌
The man at the gate, you are the lady I love!!!!!!!! Get in line man,it's miles back.
Thankyou for Inspiring woman and men to be brave
@14:34....dude was so straight forward, no wasting time......people forget how valuable being straight forward is.....its a yes or no and no wasted time.....lol.
Gambia people are lovely 🌸
Gambian are very expressive, lovely people
They are very good people. So welcoming
I was disappointed when your Americas trip ended because I thought nothing would equal that. Once again you have surprised us with more great adventures. Keep on keeping on!😊❤
She still has eastern North America to do. Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, Appalachia, Bay of Fundy, Newfoundland, etc. Hopefully timed for the big solar eclipse next year.
What a nice country and nice people. Now know, they all speak good English. Love the people of the Gambia !
I felt the comfort of hearing English in The Gambia as though I was there. All the French speaking countries had me feeling the stress of no being able to communicate and connect- it’s as tho I’m there! But alas these are only my feelings. Thank you for sharing!!
That's amazing seeing my Gambian people through here..
It's amazing how nice all the people you meet are. It's probably your friendly personality that set them all at ease. Enjoying the ride along. 😀