We crossed the Sahara in the middle of Ramadan

when I say 1st of June, I meant 1st of April

The first part of our African adventure! Watch Dan and I get lost in the markets of Dakar, explain the concept of hitchhiking to African drivers and take a wild ride on a pickup truck among wild pigs and camels. We get to see wild beaches and chaotic cities of Mauritania. This is definitely the hardest trip I've done so far and I want to tell the story right. So it might be 2 or 3 parts. Because Africa deserves it.

In my mind Africa was always an exotic jungle filled with colours and music. A place where despite their problems people smile to each other and dance on the streets. Was I right?

Yes. But also, I wasn't.

Africa is so much more than that. It's a huge continent with complicated politics and a full spectrum of issues. Where poverty and disadvantage stared me straight in the face. Where a single region speaks in 3 languages and each country proudly shows colonial battle scars. Where people work with whatever they have and instead of complaining, laugh with each other.

I learned so much from Africa. It was a fast-paced, intense, uncomfortable trip. But I can't wait to go back.

Thank you, Africa.

Music:
Bakalubale - Mokoomba
Tadieu Bone - Ismal L
My Sahel - OMG, Amadou, Mariam Vieux Farka
Stand Strong - Kabusa Oriental Choir

Filmed with Sony RX-100 IV and Sony A7C
Edited in Davinci Resolve

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