I RAN across 15 African Countries... this is the last one

[@Francis-tf5dh]

Today is the last day before he finishes. Tomorrow he will be Russ Cook, first person to run the entire length of Africa. History being made.

[@SuperNesus]

Bang bang

[@seanl7905]

Even after watching every video I can’t comprehend the enormity of the achievement and the work it’s took. Big up 🫶

[@calvin_geo]

@@seanl7905agree

[@esgee3829]

considering the 1.) physical ability necessary to do this 2.) clout/skill to get all the different visas arranged 3.) cash required to fund the journey incl team members 4) some amount of good fortune (for uncontrollable stuff to go right when it must), who knows when this'll be done again let alone broken. So impressed.

[@kingkangageo]

End of vid says April 9, that’s Tuesday. Or is it just the last video being released on YT on April 09?

[@starkeye]

181k subs for the consistent quality output is criminal.

[@AshBuilt]

I don’t get it either should be in the millions!!

[@Stooza]

I thought the same the other day. I went back and watched the start video and thought KZbin must have implemented a feature where it tells you how many were subscribed when *that* video was upped! 😂

[@yahoooooooooooo.oooooooooooooo]

Luckily he has 800k on Instagram

[@bc1406]

Averaging 100k views, deserves way more

[@danielcoppock]

crazy thing is he was at like 60 k half way through this journey

[@sjmacca7499]

i lost my son at the beginning of your journey and sunk into a deep depression, seeing your videos have been the highlight of my weeks. Im still in a dark place but i feel like my mate is about to achieve something big and it gives me a little light. thanks

[@notagiantseaslug5523]

May you find peace.

[@danielcoppock]

you're not alone their brother I been watching these since september last year now fills the silence.

[@sjmacca7499]

@@danielcoppock i remember the first time he landed in south africa. i hadnt left my bed in a week, i was planning on killing myself that night, watched him and fell asleep. im still here, dont know why, because my son isnt. Its really odd how someone who knows nothing of you can be so impactful on your life like Russ

[@TheGrindSphere]

Stay strong guys, we're in this together, Russ' story (and many others') are here to inspire us, we all have it in us deep down, let's go!

[@FlyingNacho]

Stay strong.

[@R4rd]

Remember that mad shot, a year ago, when he left in Cape Town? The one where the camera zoomed out all the way to space to make all of us comprehend how bonkers this entire mission is? The geezer bloody did it. Most incredible physical human achievement in our lifetimes.

[@jtotheb5440]

love you for reminding me of that shot. can't believe it's almost been a whole year. madness

[@Reptex_cs]

I was sure he wouldn't make it. Surely nobody can run a marathon+ a day for 350 days??

[@corylong5808]

And not just physical, but logistical. It felt inevitable they get denied a border, lost in a remote area, seriously injured, or a thousand other issues. Yet here we are.

[@MakoTheFrog]

Not just our lifetime, but all lifetimes, ever.

[@lemonke8132]

holy shit that shot really puts it into perspective. Mad

[@walk-york]

I love it when in the start of the episode Russ says "in this episode the van breaks down". Mate the van breaks down every episode

[@stephenbeck7222]

Next video: My name is Russ Cook and I just became the first person to break down the same van in every country across the entire length of Africa.

[@Tjalve70]

@@stephenbeck7222 I think that would have been Stan's doing. Not Russ'.

[@RedouaneChair-xt1uo]

Glad you made it to Tunisia , we are so happy for you guys. I'd like to say on behalf of the whole group of Hotel El khaima Tindouf 🇩🇿 that we wish you well in your next adventure. It's been an honor. Jamie, Stan, Guus, and THE INCREDIBLE RUSS COOK, you just made the impossible possible. You're such an inspiration. Cheers from Zohir Mezhoud the Owner, Foufou, Chef Morad and very special cheers from me Rad and Hakim. We love you guys, I think you are THE FOUR MUSKETEERS. God bless 🇩🇿❤️🌍

[@Hopeforhumans]

Thank you so much for welcoming them, chrftouna ya laazaaz.

[@RedouaneChair-xt1uo]

@Hopeforhumans You are very welcome pal. Echaraf lina laaziiz. Special cheers from Rad and Hakim 🇩🇿 ❤️ 🌍

[@lalove4574]

Algerian security is so rude and unnecessarily mistrustful ! what an awful country

[@Hopeforhumans]

@@lalove4574 ok Zio troll

[@lalove4574]

@@Hopeforhumans lmao cheft el jadarmi ta3 zabi kifach hder m3ah ? bladna w doula ta3na ki zabi just admit it you fokin' bousba3

[@robmclintock3837]

This has genuinely been the best thing I've ever watched, not just KZbin. I feel like I know these boys and been with them on the journey. So gutted it's over, but unbelievable happy for Russ and the rest of the crew. Remarkable in so many ways. RUSS IS THE HARDEST GEEZER

[@Reptex_cs]

New projects are coming😉

[@DustDark19]

Algeria will miss you good luck with the rest of your journey

[@alexandrebertone4351]

It really looks like it won't lmao 😅

[@alexandrebertone4351]

It really looks like it won't lmao 😅

[@Delta_9]

Why not ? We are talking about people here not police shit... We algerians also are disgusted by our government and its police and army. They made us sick during tens of years. ​@@alexandrebertone4351

[@lalove4574]

Algerian security is so rude and unnecessarily mistrustful ! what an awful country

[@псю]

@@lalove4574 xD keep crying

[@scrumpopulous]

When you think about how easy someone could have done this. New vehicles, operations team sorting out escorts, visas etc, chef, nutritionist, physio, body guards, video team, editing team etc etc and then you see how Russ has done it. Total respect. Love the fact its done on a shoe string, its been great entertainment. They definitely done it the hardest (geezer) way!

[@JeremyHansPatrick]

It ain't easy bro

[@its_og_nickname2692]

@@JeremyHansPatrick he was talking about how if some 1 who was big from the beggining did it he woudlve had enough money to do alot of other shit that woudlve made it kinda eisyer

[@kevinmiller1356]

It would definitely make for a boring watch as well. The logistics are what make it interesting

[@mortenhaugen]

Have you seen how they got thtough Africa? Doesn't matter how many back-up staff you have. Running through Africa is a feat like nothing else

[@JeremyHansPatrick]

@@its_og_nickname2692 I know, it still ain't easy

[@rickjones6990]

The guy just yanking the door open and taking the keys out of the car, then refusing to shake hands... He just let down one of the kindest most hospitable countries in the world

[@ellydzhungu]

Jamie and Stan I hope you see this, hat off to both of you, your editing along with the storytelling is fantastic, and one of a kind! You guys need the same amount of recognition for the hard work you guys put in day in and day out as Russ is. In my opinion without you two and Guss of course, Russ would't have gotten that much popularity as he is getting at the moment. So one massive Well Done on eveything you have done for the project. 🎉 ❤!

[@bennoble3610]

I really hope someone gives them both really good jobs. Editing to such a high standard out of a van for nearly a year, virtually non stop is insane

[@_Wombat]

hear hear! totally agreed

[@Widdox]

Yes thank you both for your dedication to this project and bringing us along.

[@domoniquegallagher2636]

1000000%

[@Nooticus]

I’ve been saying this since the first or second episode; the editing is almost as impressive as the running!! Insane

[@AlexRuissy]

My friend actually brought Russ and his Project Africa to my attention. We're gladly joining him in Bizerte tomorrow for the last bit of his run! Can't wait! Lesssgo 💪🏻

[@Alex-xo4kp]

Will be there as well, so stoked to witness such a monumental moment. Just hoping I won't actually be more of a wreck than him lol

[@AlexRuissy]

@@Alex-xo4kp see you there mate!

[@mundocuadro]

I'm well jealous of everyone who'll be there today to witness history in the making - have serious FOMO!

[@AlexRuissy]

UPDATE: +200 people running and +100 people waiting at the finish line. The geezer will make it in an hour or so. I couldn't keep up with the run, his pace is higher than usual and my knees were killing me, my friend still running though.

[@steppingonward]

That’s great news!! WOOO HOOO!

[@SamJansson]

I hope we see this team together for another adventure in the future, I need a sequel

[@Jack-qs6gh]

The hardest geezer actually did it. Ran the entire length of Africa and pushed through all the obstacles that got in his way. Can't wait to read the book that will come from this in the future, a true legend.

[@BirdsfromHuntingdon]

“Let’s run the entire length of the continent” said no one in the 200,000 years of humans living in Africa. Random British mad lad in the 21st century:

[@riyadkanos8487]

Thank you Hardest Geezer for passing by, Algeria wishes for you the safest road and we are sorry for delaying you, we hope that you understand how the ten years of 90's was the hardest shit we have been through since France and the security protocol was necessary. Thank you again.

[@gamermnm3645]

But not like this

[@fatgreenman]

It’s fitting that a GeoWizard video is being suggested to me as this one finishes, as he was my introduction to you when you helped him kick a ball. This series, from the first video, is the only thing my wife and I have watched together on KZbin in its entirety. I keep saying I’ll donate and then put it off or forget as there will always be the next video. I’m gutted that’s no longer the case. So, I will be sure to go donate now. You are a legend, Russ! The whole team, too! Please don’t let this be the end of you all - we need Russ, Gus, Jamie and Stan in our lives and we will have withdrawals in next to no time I’m sure.

[@_Wombat]

I'm forever grateful to Geowizard for getting me into this mission from the start. I can't imagine only finding out about it now as it's over.

[@zinoubensalah8939]

the problem with the gendarme here is an issue of chain of command, they have authority on the roads by default, but they can be overruled by some higher up commands without the gendarme being aware of it so it leads to confusion, but most will attempt to contact a higher authority to confirm the orders, some would just not care and do they job and leave.

[@18madjid]

سامطين رهج هذا راجع لكون بزاف منهم ماشي قاريين ..يحبو بزيدو عليها كانو قادرين يتأكدو يفريوها بلخف ماشي يشدوهم ساعات

[@ali_nice79]

نفس ملاحضه 😑​@@18madjid

[@HICHAM-73]

​​@@18madjid . هاذوما الانجليز لاحظتهم من نهار اللول يشنفو على الأمن الوطني و يطيحو الهدرة رغم انهم مساكن يخدمو خدمتهم و يحموهم ... اليوم طاحو في جادارمي يفهم الانجليزية .. ايا سمعهم و غسلهم . بركات ماتشكمو للبراني راكم قريب تتشهرو بيها في العالم

[@yacineyaker7485]

​@@HICHAM-73ma chkim ma walo hna dziriyin ou ikerholna hyatna mindak.

[@Blak----991]

​@@18madjidنتوما تبغيو تشكموا براني سيد يخدم. وكان تركز شوي تلقا سيد راه يقلل إحترام

[@keeksputels1851]

Fuck man, this last year I have gotten used to every few days getting an update video on the mission. Best thing on youtube at the minute. N im just watching, cant imagine how hard itll be to rejust to normal life after this. Bittersweet ending. History making. A proper rest. But the thrills and excitement of the adventure will soon be done. Welldone bro, a true insperation. You got me running again, further and faster than ever. Hoping there will be future missions, after you have a good long rest of course

[@ELYESSS]

I feel bad just hearing about this now, the good thing is that I got plenty of videos to binge watch.

[@scottrobinson4611]

After many failed attempts to start running over the years, this project has inspired me to actually start. I'm the same age as Russ, he can run 60k+ every day for a full year, so I have no excuses to not run 5k once or twice/week. I'm obese, but commitment to running is also an incentive for me to lose the extra fat I'm carrying. Every kilo lost means running gets easier, and I can run farther/faster than last time. I ran my first parkrun this morning in 35 mins, I'm overjoyed to be honest. This is one of the all-time great feats of physical endurance. Russ, you're insane, this achievement is insane. Your team is nearly as insane as you, and you all have my respect and admiration!

[@_Wombat]

Well done mate, every achievement is relative to where you're starting from.

[@thelimitdoesnotexist2705]

35 minutes is a really good starting point! Good luck on your journey

[@drtak4512]

As an Algerian i agree that the gov should make a serious effort to prevent thugs from wearing uniforms.

[@سفياناحمدي]

😂😂😂

[@lalove4574]

Algerian security is so rude and unnecessarily mistrustful ! what an awful country

[@brahimvlogs9395]

قاعك

[@ZohraDZ]

​@@lalove4574🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@ALGERIEECONOMIE]

You are clearly a Moroccan and as an Algerian I m proud to have a secure country instead of living in a medieval absolute royal dictatorship like Morocco. The gendarms are doing their job and for that reason I salute them for keeping Algeria is a safe country!

[@InsideMen-n5q]

In all seriousness this amazing project is going to have another element to it. When Russ and the Boys finish they are going to experience a massive mental low period weeks after the mission is over. When the routine they have been in for a huge amount of time is gone and replaced with "normal life". Once the podcasts, TV interviews, and all of the celeb related stuff has moved on thats when they will need our support the most. Don't stop supporting this amazing man and his crew.

[@kingterry2020]

I keep refreshing this channel hoping for an update 🙏🏼

[@Tuuralihn]

I dont get choked up or teary eyed. But this close, after a year of videos, its hard not to feel something when you hear "the end comes".

[@ciaranmckenna2819]

NGL, I've been refreshing KZbin a bit too frequently looking for this final episode.. congrats lads

[@jadeallan5351]

Ditto!!

[@samueladams8452]

Got the Brighton marathon tomorrow and this shit was a big factor in inspiring me to do it, so poetic both will finish tomorrow.

[@ContentFall757Gaming]

All the best!! :)

[@thelimitdoesnotexist2705]

Good luck with your marathon!

[@chiefpanda7040]

Im not crying you’re crying

[@pneron2032]

I'm not actually.

[@bradley7487]

I am mate

[@robbiedart7422]

Feel like I'm gonna be more emotional than Russ when this thing ends haha

[@joshuabruce9599]

I started watching when you guys were in the Congo. I have suffered from semi-frequent bouts of depression for the majority of my life and I had by far my worst episode during 2023. Your videos have been amazing and Russ' determination and drive helped me pull myself out of the dark pit that I was in. I just want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Russ and thank you to rest of you for showing us just how far drive and perseverance can get you (Approx. 16,800KM).

[@BachiroH24]

Welcome back to Algeria country! Hope you enjoyed every single step on Algerian territory! And good luck in Tunisia to the end of your amazing achievement crossing Africa continent Project! 1 2 3 Viva Algerie🇩🇿💪🏻👌

[@Gary87]

Watching this series with my daughter has been a blast! Thanks Russ and the team for one hell of mission and for sharing it with us!

[@freelancekate8919]

Im so glad he gets to stop running tomorrow i hope he takes a long rest when he gets home and looks after his legs and knees and feet they have been through hell

[@AGoodBean]

He can't stop completely, that's how you fall apart! Gotta warm down

[@joshuaelliott7077]

Go the blues

[@kelleyfurey8346]

Would be great to see the last episode of russ getting to the tip with follow up on how he adapts to not running every day, just to close it off nicely ❤ it’s been amazing to follow this journey!

[@JelloSpine]

Late to the party but wanted to take the time to give you your flowers. I had watched every episode up until early March. My dad passed around that time, and I would always tell him about every episode. I couldn’t bring myself to watch the last few but massive congratulations brother you earned it.

[@AndyHutchinsons]

Keep refreshing the feed to see if the final episode is up yet. Nice seeing the interviews, but we need that full stop at the end of the paragraph. :)

[@dantheeman6162]

Waiting patiently for the last episode. It's like waiting for Christmas

[@nickolasangelle5101]

The fact that Nelly is still pushing is so insane. Sad it’s over but more than glad to see you do it. Definitely THE HARDEST GEEZER

[@Brownie_Tv]

Watching it all unfold, seeing how you have all adapted and grown throughout the journey paired with the constant shitty banter has made it possible for us to live it along with you guys. These episodes have been a highlight for many months now. I wish you guys all the best in the future. Thanks to the entire crew that made it possible to complete this journey and take us along on this monumental undertaking.

[@NeilOosthuizen]

One of my fave monents has been to see the donations for this just sky rocket video after video... but it isn't hight enough!!!!

[@ethanloughrey8375]

What an inspiration. I know its all over now, I've been binging these since about 2 weeks before he finished, snd its easily the most impressive physical feat I've ever witnessed. What a mad lad.

[@AGoodBean]

What are the editors even doing? Their hangovers cant be that bad!

[@BnaBreaker]

*CONGRATS RUSS, CONGRATS BOYS* ... what a truly epic feat... we are all so blessed to have been able to witness this... I hope there is one more video of you crossing the finish line and enjoying the party at the end!!

[@peterthomas9440]

Amazing journey and such an achievement -well done Nelly for driving the entire length of Africa!!!

[@saintdouche]

For putting up the monotony of repeating the same thing every day for this span of time and then to add extra distance to it is mental, you're the best

[@360flipmaster]

Gonna miss this show, and the amazing crew, feel like my friends are leaving lol. Congrats on your amazing achievement Russ, you’re a beast. Tarmac didn’t stand a chance.

[@Pharphette]

My husband and I have watched every vid from this series and are quickly going through all the vids on your channel. GeoWizard introduced us to you and we have loved watching you and the team. We’ve fallen in love with you, your team, and all the kind and generous people you’ve encountered along the way. My husband has told all his coworkers and most of his students about you and your channel. Your subscribers are all so proud of you and your team for all the hard work. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@johnbrubaker7264]

The community that this series has created here is absolutely overwhelming! Truly an amazing human feat by Russ, and easily the best thing I’ve ever watched thanks to Stan, Jamie and Guus! Many episodes make me tear up at some point, but I feel the flood gates are really going to open whenever that final one comes out and see Russ cross the finish line! Been following religiously since the first week, but felt compelled to add to the rest of the support here. Going to be simultaneously ecstatic and sad once I see the daiquiris served up.

[@justaddbricks5527]

I’m utterly in awe of what you are about to achieve. I wish I could have come out to the finish line in Tunisia, but alas I couldn’t.. :( I’m eagerly awaiting to hear “My name is Russ Cook and I am the first person ever to run the entire length of Africa”. I wish a premature congratulations to what is about to become an insane achievement.

[@leehaynes2469]

What a shift! Congratulations on the journey, watched from start to finish and enjoyed ever one. Thanks for the best content on KZbin in 2023/24

[@KirbyBackwards]

Glad to see you reconnected with Zac, that's how I found out about this journey when you two were going round peoples pools 😂

[@Brabour]

Thank you so much for this series. It's been a blast. This past year has been a personal low point going through a divorce. All of you guys' perseverance gave me hope that one can get through the hardest challenges in life. And of course I also started running like so many here. Big shout out to Jamie, Stan and Guus for the incredible editing and facilitating the success of the adventure. You guys are amazing and have my biggest respect!

[@amasika71]

Russsss this has been an amazing experience for me in Tanzania !! I watched you from South Africa and now I just get tears seeing it’s the end! I am donating believing you will achieve your 1 m goal! To Gus,Stan and Jamie cheers for being the best support ever!!!!

[@smudgedpotato122]

this has genuinely been part of my routine watching this every few days its gonna be mad to not see a russ video every 3 days

[@kadebenn3453]

I found russ through Geowizard and when I found Africa I couldn’t wait for it, I have followed every episode since the start. And I cannot believe it’s the end. Wow, what an incredible achievement russ, we are all so proud of you 🎉 enjoy the celebrations tomorrow and beyond! Big up to all the boys that helped with everything 🥳💙

[@callumbarkley5800]

Genuinely getting emotional watching this. Watched you every couple of days for a year & now it’s coming to an end. Absolute unreal scenes, you are one f*ck of a man. Hardest geezer, first person to run the entire length of Africa, EVER. All power to you, man!

[@cletusponteus317]

It’s crazy being so invested in this project watching almost every episode for nearly a year it feels like an end of an era!

[@HeleenMills]

So much admiration and respect! As sad as I am that this is the penultimate episode... I'm so stoked for Russ and the team to have some seriously well deserved rest days!!

[@alexedwards9152]

from hearing this guy on the happy hour podcast and subbing to his channel to seeing him become the first person to run the entire length of africa is one of the most inspiring journeys i've ever watched a person go on. Words can't describe the respect i have for Russ

[@BelfastCrafty]

Noooo it can't be over 😭 Just cos you're ready to finish (after running the whole length of Africa!), doesn't mean we are 😂

[@lisettevanmil]

😂😂 true

[@ObservationsofMaggie]

As eager as I am to see the next leg of your adventure, I hope you take care of your health and need to rest as much as works for you! Congratulations on being the first person ever to run the entire length of Africa!!

[@mustanghandl]

I’am from algeria I’ve been following u you where great and i’am glad finally u arrive to Tunisia

[@laladreamer3477]

I wish you the best at the left of the journey man much love from Algeria

[@InNominePraxis]

I've seen it from day one and I can't grasp this was actually done. Not only did he physically endure the non stop volume of running for over 300 days, but he mentally endured the whole of it. And that's with the desert sandstorms coupled to the highest daily distance left for last. I feel like the mental aspect and the physical aspect need to be graded differently, and this is all so alien to me I can't begin to make a case for which is more outstanding.

[@EuropesNinja]

I’m so happy to have seen this entire journey. The improvement in everything over the episodes and the perseverance of the whole team - doesn’t get much better than this. KZbin hall of fame for sure

[@bc1406]

Great job on the edit Jamie!

[@linolafettatnet]

It was a pleasure watching your entire journey, happy to be a microscopic part of it with a small donation. Looking forward what you have achieved with your journey.

[@birtla]

I rarely comment on yt but have been watching since the beginning. I genuinely never thought I’d see the day you’d reach the end!! Very emotional watching this ep but also gutted the videos are coming to an end. Congrats to russ and all the team! Strawberry daiquiri’s in sight!!❤

[@MiaTheGoober56]

Genuinely getting emotional here... I've been following this journey ever since the beginning and it's hard to believe it's finally coming to an end. Good luck to your future journeys that await.

[@Idxt13]

I’ve watched this series from start to finish and it’s been an absolute pleasure, thank you to those who made it possible. Congratulations on a monumental achievement russ. Can’t wait to see you bring it home 🤞🏻

[@TravelAndWatch]

Fantastic Russ!!!!! Really guys running the Sahara is an Everest cause you never know when you're done until... you're done. I love running long distance under the sun and Russ' achievement is insane. And the fact this project raised funds is such a great deal. The most surprising is the KZbin algorithm or anything or anyone trying to minimize such a mountain event... 😑 Anyway crossing Algeria was such a fantastic journey. After running @Timimoun I planned to run the Treg Ultra Trail. 222 insane kms around the fantastic city of Djanet in the very south of Algeria in next October. Hope to meet you there Russ and all of you mates. cheers and enjoy life as it comes

[@raoufannab]

Big up to the guys with all you went through. I'm from Algeria, and I really feel disgusted with the gendarmerie treatment and lack of understanding, It happens to regular people even, the issue is that some of those guys just want to act tough, but luckily, it's just a small minority. Best of luck for the last push, God speed 🏃🏻💪🏽

[@mr.frosty6681]

It's their job..their lively hood.. anything happens to these lads it's everyone's head on a stick..you should know how it is since you live here among us.. they have been escorted and kept safe from day one... it's their job

[@Brightongirl666]

One and all I think the objective is to take in this moment I don’t believe that we’re gonna see anything like this again in our lifetime. Russ legend is often a word that gets water down and used inappropriately, but I think about you very appropriately. You are truly legend, wow

[@TheNails3]

Was special on the live Sky news coverage seeing the whole team, the band of brothers have a huddle at the end… must have been a very emotional moment for them all!

[@KDEntertainment17]

I just saw it too!

[@johnbrubaker7264]

Epic moment! Made me tear up. So glad we got to see the finish live.

[@TheNails3]

@@KDEntertainment17yeah it was epic!

[@TheNails3]

@@johnbrubaker7264I agree- very glad there was a way to see the final moments of the whole thing live. I knew it was ending today but not exactly when and I by chance found the livestream and literally saw like the last 30 seconds of the run!

[@DigbyBittocks]

Watching the live stream waiting for him to finish! First man to run across Africa - epic!

[@fcboomstick]

The first time I ever saw/hear of The Hardest Geezer was on Zak's video of the two running across Scotland, about a week before the first video in the Project Africa series! How fitting that he's there for the final video of the series.

[@cheriefsadeksadek2108]

Algeria will Miss You Hardest Geezer

[@louisana]

Really great video, Jamie!

[@michaelarbisi]

Best series on KZbin. Please keep the documentary going. Let’s see the recovery and the injuries :)

[@theharvest9405]

I followed you when you were doing a pub crawl video with zak now your about to achieve this. Absoultly insane your a legend!

[@za_wavbit]

Absolutely insane, very cool. I dare you to run from Lavry to Anadyr next!

[@abdrahmalsi7043]

The problem with the gendarmerie is in ALGERIA there is 4 military regions and since you entered from MAURITANIA the 3rd region of the west didn't hand over the mission of your escort to the 4th region that's why you didn't have escort then when you reached the 2nd region of the east no one was aware from where you come not from the east border neither from the 4th region or the 1st region of the north, then they have to organize their own escort, this is the first time a groupe of foreigners that entered from the new border crossing with MAURITANIA wich opened in feburary 2024

[@Tjalve70]

The big question is WHY SHOULD THEY CARE? It shouldn't be illegal for tourists to travel across the country without being babysat by the Gendarmerie. Tourists are not babies. We don't need babysitters. Also, you're wrong. A couple of Swiss tourists entered at the new border crossing at Tindouf about a week before Russ. And also, there were other tourists who entered at the OLD border crossing at Tindouf earlier. The one that opened in 2018.

[@bouafiamohammed2031]

@@Tjalve70 the government is tired from the western governments giving ransom money to terror

[@abdrahmalsi7043]

@@Tjalve70 mybe SWISS TOURIST enter from this new border crossing still a new 2 month old border crossing, about the gendarmerie it's not about tourist being babies it's about adding an extra layer of protection for our guests even if they are safe it's a habit we use to do that's our rules and regulations in our country and everyone should work with it

[@abdrahmalsi7043]

@@Tjalve70 also I should add if you come to ALGERIA invited there is no escort required like this couple kzbin.info/aero/PLGOfrttLYwHAsiRlaRFOqLoE6wdylcr-0&si=eUPK7qtto2ibp1eM

[@abdrahmalsi7043]

@@Tjalve70 if an Algerian tourist get killed or harmed or robbed in UK or Any country ALGERIA will ask for an explantion how and why this happend to him, the same thing we don't wanna be asked so we make sure nothing happen in the first place

[@MakoTheFrog]

Genuinely the most inspiring physical feat performed by any human that has ever lived, wouldn't have been possible without the team and all the kind people along the way, i joined the journey on youtube about 2 months in and was immediately hooked and watched the backlog of videos since you started and eagerly followed along every week since. Russ Cook, a Legendary human, and truly the hardest of all geezers! incredible mate!

[@MangoZeo]

Glad I was able to watch this journey while it happened! Making history

[@PalXen]

You are a true Leg End Russ, survived Africa, pushed through the toughest of challenges, by gosh there has been some tough ones, as someone who is older by a good 11-12 years, you make me look at myself, to push forward, to never give up and now you are so so close to the end point. Breathe it in, you break records tomorrow in Tunisia and its been amazing to watch, watching your series. To your team, who has shown, the wonderous cultures of Africa and the generosity of the people there. What a rollercoaster, heres to you, the Hardest Geezer!

[@jameswestgate416]

This is the only channel I’ve actually put the bell notification icon thing on for

[@MiamiSammy]

I have been glued to this series since the beginning. Rooting for him to finish. Why am I sad it’s ending? Lol Do another challenge!!!

[@bridgetedwardslivelifefully]

Absolute legend, epic journey ... insane distance! Congratulations Russ, and your incredible support team 👏 🎉🔥

[@ajsene380]

So happy but also upset. I’ve watched every single ep since before the journey started. This is genuinely history.

[@henrybauckham]

Really hoping there’ll be a video of the post challenge logistics - how’s the van getting back, when does everyone actually clock off, what you doing the first few days when you’re back etc

[@Absalam_ab]

Unbelievable getting notification on sky news about Russ cook while watching this video 🤗

[@Toshko18]

Watching this journey since the beginning and can't wait for the finish line to be crossed :) all of you Lads deserve a medal for this series which lasted almost a year

[@KarenCelliers]

I’ve been waiting all day 😂 obsessed!

[@NiallyCyrus]

No need to thank us for being here mate! Thanks for this KZbin journey mate it’s been amazing to follow from the start!!

[@harrysfantasticbeasts9559]

Go on my boy.....gotta live stream the finish line......its been emotional 😂

[@pjgoedhals9551]

This is by far the greatest video series ever put on KZbin. Its absolutely mind boggling to me why there aren't 10m people watching every episode - but I think they'll trickle in one day as Russ becomes a bit of a celeb. Hopefully the core team can stay together for another massive sdventure sometime... South America perhaps? Cheeky Chile to Alaska 👀

[@MakoTheFrog]

I truly believe there are less than 0.1% of all humans that have ever existed that could do something like this. I told my mate about Russ and he wasn't stunned or in disbelief, he thought anyone could do it, so i challenged him to run 5k a day with me for a month, he made it 9 days before his knee packed in and he had to stop, i just looked at him and said, now imagine doing that 5k FIFTEEN times, back to back, EVERYDAY for almost a year.

[@jamesgordon5488]

Started watching this when you were around Namibia and went back caught up and have watched religiously since. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch and I’ll be sure to have a strawberry daiquiri tomorrow to celebrate! I’m amazed at how there isn’t more of a following to this as it has been one of the best things I have ever watched on KZbin! Massive congrats to the whole team it’s been a fantastic watch!

[@Huwandahero]

Best thing about this achievement is there was no wanky scientific fuel nutrition nonsense, no big brand cinematic BS weekly videos, just authentic

[@lilme7052]

the huel and perfect Ted drink constant promotion made it wanky

[@LilJollyJoker]

Congrats! 189K SUBS! U DESERVE 1M+!

[@martinascopes5274]

Been waiting eagerly for this 😊

[@nmandakovic]

Man… watching this from the beginning has me emotional thats it’s ending. Cheers fellas, what a journey