I found gold diggers in the Sahara

Welcome back to #ProjectAfrica and to the first Episode in Sudan! Specifically, the start of my Nubia crossing. My expectations of this country were completely shattered upon arriving, from meeting gold miners in the desert, to finding illegally consumed alcohol in this muslim country, to meeting warm locals, Sudan has a lot to offer and I'm very grateful that I got to witness it before the war broke out.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:29 Expectations and Fears
01:52 First Impressions: Death
04:01 New Company
04:21 The Plan
04:58 Business at the Black Market
06:04 Alone
07:21 Not alone?
08:15 Gold Diggers in the Sahara
11:23 Meeting our Invisible Enemy
12:27 Life, nowhere??
14:00 Hidden Houses
14:36 Nubians
15:33 FRESH Food in the Desert?
16:51 Alcohol in a Muslim country
19:28 Gorgeous Nile
20:44 Those Who Live in the Desert
23:01 Coming up…
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[@FlorenceRyan]

Hi friends, thanks for watching!! This was one of my favourite sections of the trip so far and I loved making this video. My expectations of Sudan were completely shattered upon arriving. The reality was so surprising, and that’s not even all of it! I have 3 more episodes coming from Sudan. 😌 Sadly, the state of the country changed just after we left and today, it is completely war torn. I’m grateful to have been able to witness it during peace and hope that it will be restored soon. Hopefully this video shows you a different side to Sudan that you might have known before. 🙏🏼🕊️ If you enjoy my work and would like to help me bring more stories to life, please consider supporting me on Patreon! Even just the equivalent of one coffee a month goes a long way! www.patreon.com/florenceryan

[@clararibeiro8400]

This is so so well done! The quality of research and information you provide us with while living this crazy adventure is incredible! Congrats Flo

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you!! means the world🫶🏼

[@bbacalhau]

This is AMAZING Flo! Keep doing what you’re doing, I really hope you get the views you deserve 🤞🏼

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you Bernardo!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@iwouldprefernotto4381]

This is so beautiful and life-affirming and makes me want to embark on another adventure of my own, which is the highest praise I can give. You’re so curious and inquisitive - but also show so much respect to the people you meet, which is why you end up having these cool interactions with gold hunters and find the good moonshine liquor! Also the woman at the end who waned to be filmed was so adorable, what a gorgeous soul.

[@BsBsBock]

You're probably the first person with a France Passport who speaks fluent accent free English, deeeeeep deep respect from me

[@FlorenceRyan]

I’m also English 😂

[@BsBsBock]

@@FlorenceRyan ohhh so the unimaginable didn’t happen 😂

[@canberracanuck1963]

Beautiful, life-affirming work, Flo! It seems so bizarre to me that you met Tim, someone also cycling across Africa at the same time. It’s great that you are meeting so many good people 🌍

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you! Yes, it’s amazing the kind of people you meet when you do things out of the ordinary, lots of extraordinary people haha! Tim was great 🙌🏼

[@jesse79324]

What a great video! Loved every second and learned a lot. I can't believe the courage you've shown to trust that you will have enough food and water. And the skill and adaptability in speaking the local languages, storytelling, and building relationships is incredible. I love watching the journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@Podcasters123]

I love the African continent but unfortunately, it is the most underrated continent. I am thrilled to watch African culture and landscape through your lens. Much love from Pakistan 🤗❤

[@abdirahimmahdi3401]

I can't imagine how it ended so quickly while I was enjoying watching it. Flo you’re the best!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you! More episodes coming soon 🥰

[@ameraibrahim9535]

Drought is finally over been waiting for new vids lol!! Thanks for bringing us along your adventures, Flo and really enjoyed watching this. I'll be sharing this to my Sudanese friends and hope it brings comfort to them. Can't wait for the next episodes! ❤

[@Joseph-on7nf]

Such a well structured video I can't understand how you do this all hy yourself and especially when you're still traveling. It's just mind blowing

[@alyaaamir1594]

I feel homesick and on tears, and that's even without seeing Khartoum

[@FlorenceRyan]

💔🙏🏼

[@silamfilam9204]

Hello flo, thanks for visiting my country!!!, it is sad you didn't see the beauty of the mountains and ports in the east and the oasis's in the west and of course the capital, but i appreciate your positive attitude and love of the local culture, بالتوفيق.

[@RobertoHelou]

Love the video, and how many little scenes and parts you've added! What a magical place. Really sad that the country is now at war, these people deserve the world.

[@kakumbajoseph6365]

I love your Passion and that resilience actually it is what life is all about. Stay safe much waiting for the next episode and hope the war in Sudan has not affected your movement

[@Ms_TVV]

This is amazing. This should be on TV!! First video i have ever watched from the start to the end 🤣 goodluck! Am tuned in!! 💙

[@FlorenceRyan]

Wow, thank you! There’s more coming soon :) Have you seen my previous episodes?

[@FreeSudanNoKizan]

So lovely ❤ We have been following your nice trip in Sudan since day one

[@Ma-rm9uo]

Looking forward to the next episodes as I’m learning a lot of fascinating new things about Sudan. Thank you❤

[@Kofi.86]

Beautiful journey

[@Abraracourix]

Araqi or arrack is basically pure ethyl alcohol made from potatoes or other vegetables or fruits. The flavor comes from what they use to make it. It’s like 95% alcohol content and can kick your ass. They call it Everclear or Moonshine in the US and Raki in Turkey. It’s pure alcohol.

[@ramlahassan7364]

I recently came across one of your tiktok videos of cycling across Africa, and ever since I’m hooked to your channel love it. What a journey you guys been through, can’t wait to see more of your adventures. ❤

[@FlorenceRyan]

Ohh thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the videos cause there’s a lot more coming!! Feel free to share with your friends ☺️🙏🏼

[@kkumar888]

Wow, beautiful video. Thanks. I am from India and listening you speaking Hindi made my day. I learnt so much about Sudan today. Thank you. I hope one day you will come to India and do a cycling trip.

[@FlorenceRyan]

I was not expecting to hear anyone speak Hindi in Sudan either! So surprising haha. Thanks for watching! Would love to come to India and do a trip like this… maybe in a rickshaw? We’ll see!

[@kkumar888]

@@FlorenceRyan Rickshaw trip, wow that would a trip of a lifetime. From the Himalayas to the back waters of Kerala.

[@Forgotten.Compass]

Amazing video. Love the style, the effort that has gone into it and what a great perspective on a country I don't know that much about.

[@FlorenceRyan]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@captainsurfcast]

WOW, another awesome video!! 😍 Your productions really are world class professional level. Congratulations! We can't wait to enjoy your next ride! Thanks for taking us all along. 😎✌👌

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you! Means a lot 🙏🏼

[@JoyElias]

That was so enjoyable and fun to watch.Thank you Flo!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Glad you liked it 🥰

[@nouriafelder4228]

It’s amazing how your videos are interesting and intriguing till the end!!! I usually don’t last more than 15 minutes for a video:) but it’s sooo beautiful how you portray the people and true core of these places❤❤

[@FlorenceRyan]

Ohhh, super happy hear that! ❤️

[@marloncasemiro]

I’ve just discovered this channel and I’m absolutely in love with the stories and the journey!! Can’t wait to see the others!!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Welcome aboard!

[@the-naked-sailor]

This gorgeous human being has lived a more adventurous life in two weeks than most of us live in a lifetime (50+ years). I like your spirit and sense of adventure kid.

[@kairuiyang4933]

😮loved the professional video

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks!

[@Hellohi-lu7jl]

I really want to cycle in Sudan

[@user-fl6iu8tu1j]

Thanks for sharing but it was too short ;-) cannot wait for the next one. It's good memories crossing Sudan. We have met a lot of welcoming people. Keep cycling Flo

[@FlorenceRyan]

Haha thank you! I’ll be posting more as soon as possible 🥰

[@AhmedElbadawy1]

AMAZING VIDEOO🇸🇩🇸🇩🇸🇩

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks Ahmed!!

[@amoahosborn45]

Been waiting for this video for ages,and everything about the video was perfect,I love it

[@FlorenceRyan]

Happy you liked it and it was worth the wait ☺️🙏🏼

[@AngeloBrillante]

That road looks like paradise!!! Great video 🤘🏻

[@FlorenceRyan]

Hola

[@Ma-rm9uo]

Loved it! Sudanese people genuinely seem very nice😊Proud of you❤

[@FlorenceRyan]

They were so nice ❤️

[@SwahiliTheTraveller]

I repeated this video 2 time 😂❤. Welcome to Dar es Salaam Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@FlorenceRyan]

Ohh so nice of you! Happy you liked it :) Lots of love

[@robinkololi]

Cant wait for you guys to get to kenya im in kenya i would live to join you guys

[@discoveringwithazeez]

Wow.... i love this... I'm planing something like this too You're a hope 🙏

[@FlorenceRyan]

You can do it!

[@kishore838]

Very nice editing, Nile river makes desert 🏜️ changes to Greenish 🍀💚, it like mother to African people I am very happy to follow and see all your videos. I wish after completing African cycling tour, You guys plan a cycling tour to another continent. Big love and support to you 💕❤🙂 from India 🇮🇳 👍

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks for the support!

[@ColtKirwan]

Such a well done video Flo!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks Colt!!

[@dominicgitau5142]

Your video is an inspiration I want to try this some day

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you, definitely go for it!!

[@wanjirutravels]

Here from tiktok ..yooh ❤❤❤

[@mainmain862]

Well done Florence. I enjoyed watching every bit of this video.Also, your interactions with the people are wholesome. Keep going :)

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you, I will :)

[@h.l.1388]

Discovered you from KZbin,,, and I've watched all the videos the whole afternoon. And i already love youuuuu. I can't wait for more videos 💃💃💃💃💃💃 and for you to arrive in Kenya. ❤❤❤

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you so much!!

[@devabrotboruah7451]

Keep going flo👍🏻. Lots of love from India❤️

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you 🙌

[@gokcegurcavdi6421]

One of the rare videos i watched without getting bored😊

[@FlorenceRyan]

what an honour! Thank you :)

[@jamiemcdonald7283]

Wow only just got this notification, yet some of the comments are 13 days old, love your videos, God bless❤

[@cherinemutorano3799]

C'est tellement impressionant! J'ai aimé votre presentation en classe 😊

[@FlorenceRyan]

Merci!! J’espère que ça vous a plu :)

[@lyne565]

All I can say is wow!!!!! This is sooo beautiful

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks!!

[@Philobbit]

When you stopped to eat with locals did they ever separate you to a men's side and a women's side? Love your videos, Safe travels!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Yes, you’ll see in the next videos :)

[@Blackhunter211]

13:27 😂😂😂😂

[@evagogoirajkumari3848]

Hi dear, Loved the video... Really proud of you ❤

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@yevastepanova4458]

This is SO interesting to watch! Also, huge respect for taking time to explain how Russia steals gold from Sudan to fund its war in Ukraine.

[@FlorenceRyan]

Yes! very interesting to see this and then learn about it as I did more research.

[@jeffball7620]

Thank you, Flo great video!

[@FlorenceRyan]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it :)

[@juliankirrin4017]

amazing video

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks!

[@alwathqshwkt9247]

Now I'm homesick 😢

[@FlorenceRyan]

💔 hope this brought back good memories

[@bkellogg07]

"Flo" state ;) Love it!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Hahahaha 😉

[@lacleman9394]

🙂

[@FlorenceRyan]

😊

[@theophilusmusonda6102]

Out of curiosity where you guys able to take baths often?

[@FlorenceRyan]

1-2x a week? Depending on where. This video is 5 days long and we didn’t have any showers. I used baby wipes 😂

[@TheAdrianwaka]

This is sooo inspiring I’m amazed and so happy to have ran into your channel! I was wondering if it’s important to be multilingual to do the same thing. I’m super interested

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you! No, it's not essential but it helps to know a few words to connect with locals and have deeper connections. I always try to learn from them. If you watch my new video you'll see how I tried learning Nubian :)

[@greenseadream]

I hope the conflict resolves so i can visit sudan one day!

[@FlorenceRyan]

Yes, same 🙏🏼🕊️

[@edwardcheruiyot6057]

Your videos are Interesting but it's just one or two for a whole country.....I suggest you do many videos

[@FlorenceRyan]

I made 5 videos in Egypt, there’s more coming for Sudan :) it takes time to edit 💻

[@deeneegaming8080]

Awesome content. Stay safe

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you!

[@beatricekryan]

Very good very nice

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanxyou

[@nobitaranihandiquegogoi5442]

Wow beautiful ❤😊

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thank you!

[@joellehmann]

I'm not sure it's someone else has commented on this, @FlorenceRyan, but are you aware that by publicly showing the faces and location of people who are engaging in a legally prohibited activity (in the country), you might be endangering them to being penalized? Please be cautious about this, unless you have certainty about the consequences, I would edit this, you're playing with real people's lives. It could bring damage even a long time after publishing the video. Otherwise the video is amazing and makes me want to visit Sudan again.

[@siddiqalam108]

Nice video, small correction women don’t build houses in Sudan traditionally except people of western Sudan as their culture is more west and Central African than Islamic or Arab culture which prevails in the north, east, and middle of the country, the people and families you met are from western Sudan hence the women building the houses.

[@FlorenceRyan]

Thanks for the information! I know it’s not all women, that’s why I specified “women here” :)

[@BlackRaceEvolution]

Waiting for East African video From Kenya down south - These are more interesting countries

[@FlorenceRyan]

Can't wait to edit them soon! Need to finish a few before but there's amazing videos coming. Thanks for your patience!

[@omar.boudalii]

❤❤❤🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@mercynjeri3020]

Ryan where is Kenyan video

[@FlorenceRyan]

Coming soon! I have a lot of other videos to finish before, thanks for your patience!

[@traceymumba5539]

Tik tok brought me

[@lauraachieng7591]

tiktok sent me😍

[@FlorenceRyan]

Hii👋🏼

[@hajarzarrouq3289]

Girl, I didn't know you spoke Arabic, how did you learn?

[@FlorenceRyan]

In school :) and practicing with locals

[@4amoats]

hi, just checking up on you

[@FlorenceRyan]

Hello!

[@4amoats]

@@FlorenceRyan how are ya

[@FlorenceRyan]

@@4amoats I’m fine and you?

[@4amoats]

@@FlorenceRyan feeling better knowing you are okay!

[@nuwaiyaz9611]

This lady no longer posts her videos, what happened to her l loved watching her content but she disappeared

[@lacleman9394]

She's on instagram and she's travelled a long way since Sudan. The videos will come and they'll be worth the wait...