警戒心マックス！シエラレオネ自転車旅７日間

警戒心マックス！シエラレオネ自転車旅７日間

*Please select your favorite subtitles in YouTube settings. The cheapest way to enter Sierra Leone. street food. The kindness of the local people. I almost got into trouble. There is a world of charm that can only be discovered on a bicycle trip. So let’s go! (Quarantine) July 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. I will enter Sierra Leone, the 8th country on my African trip. Everyone speaks English! Sierra Leone’s official language is English. Then, I will pay the visa fee at the immigration office. Sierrare, like other West African countries, requires a visa to enter the country. If you enter from the airport, you will need to pay 80 USD for an arrival visa and 25 USD for airport tax, for a total of 105 USD, but you can enter here for less than half that price. (Entered in Sierra Leone on July 7, 2023) The price was 800 Leones, which is equivalent to about 40 USD. You must pay in cash: 800 Leon, 80 USD or 80 EUR. Leon is the cheapest. Now that we have entered Sierra Leone, we will proceed by cycling. Now let me explain a little bit about Sierra Leone. First of all, please take a look at this country. The color scheme is familiar to Japanese people. Once you see it, you’ll never forget it. It is a country in West Africa on the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by Guinea and Liberia. The area is about the same as the Chubu region of Japan. The population is approximately 8.5 million. The country’s name comes from the Portuguese Serra Leoa, which means “mountain of lions,” and the first Westerners to land here were Portuguese. Since then, due to the long period of British colonial rule, the official language has been English. However, in reality, each ethnic group has a different language, and English is used as the common language among the ethnic groups. This is what I heard from a French-speaking African: ` `If you want to study English abroad, go to Ghana, not Sierra Leone.” Sierra Leone’s English is so quirky. There is a diamond mining industry here, which has led to a long history of conflicting interests, smuggling, and civil war. Even now, the average monthly income of its citizens is less than 40 USD, making it one of the poorest countries in the world. Bicycle route around Sierra Leone. I didn’t stop at the capital, but crossed the middle of the road, and the eastern part was particularly impressive. So, first of all, please take a look at the video of Bo, Sierra Leone’s second largest town. There is a big market behind this. Hello. This is Asahi. This is the center of Bo, Sierra Leone’s second city. 4th day in Sierra Leuna. To summarize so far, I would like to introduce my favorite things in Sierra Leone. Food! I want to eat something! ice cream? – Yes. Tombi ice cream. How much is it? 1 Leon (0.05USD) This is so delicious! Like prunes? Tombi!! This food is called Tombi ice cream. I thought it was fruit because it was sweet, but it’s actually beans. A plant native to tropical regions, also known as Tamarind. The taste is similar to dried persimmons, prunes, and dates. By the way, Asians seem to be rare, and I get to talk to them a lot. You don’t have any weapons? This is a weapon. It’s a jokey conversation, but it’s true. This is the weapon I always have on hand. Usually used as a bicycle stand. I used it to scare away thieves who came to my tent during the night. I’ve also used it to intimidate robbers attacking on motorcycles. It’s probably originally a wooden stick from a deck brush, but it’s a really useful item for my trip to Africa. Now let’s continue our eating tour. Ask a local where the restaurant is. restaurant? – No, African food. You can park your bicycle here. Let’s eat. This is the store I was told about. Restaurant (?) I also bought my favorite homemade juice here. This is ginger juice. I love this and drink it every day. Add sugar. This costs 2 Leones (0.1USD), great and cheap. Bag water. A staple water in West Africa. 1 Leon (0.05USD). Ginger beer! This juice is called ginger beer. It is a standard juice that is sold in every country in West Africa. Although the name “beer” is confusing, it is non-alcoholic and is said to be the prototype of ginger ale. Then let’s have some food. Plasas is a classic home-cooked dish in West Africa and is eaten not only in Sierra Leone but also in other countries. Potato leaves? – Yes. That’s very nice. In Liberia, it is called “potato greens,” and as the name suggests, potato leaves are simmered in palm oil, seasoned with chili pepper, and eaten with rice. (Recipes vary depending on the country.) Also, in West African markets, the leaves sell better than potatoes because they are cheaper, and this one dish actually costs 10 Leones (0.5 USD). You can feel full. thank you! see you! Wow, what a great atmosphere. Thank you for the delicious African food. Next is dessert. When I went to eat coconuts, I saw a white person for the first time in this town, so I tried to talk to him. Where are you from? Switzerland. I’m from Japan. do you live here? -No. trip? – Yes. Is it just sightseeing? Or are you going around West Africa? It’s just sightseeing. Tourist. I’m on a two week trip to Sierra Leone and Liberia. These two countries? What about you? – I started in London. I have been traveling to Africa for about a year and came here from Morocco by bicycle. Did you come all the way south from Morocco for a year? – Yes. It’s very tough at times but I’m having fun. Did you go along the west coast? Like Senegal from Mauritania? yes! I went there! It’s been a year so far, so maybe… you were in Mauritania for two months, Senegal for two months? That’s what it feels like! I was in one place in Senegal for two months. To rest your mind and body. Isn’t Africa sometimes too much? People… everything! It’s completely different from Japan! Name is? -Olivia. nice to meet you. I’m ASAHI. A good journey! -You too! Looking back on my trip to West Africa, I was initially overwhelmed by the chaotic atmosphere. But in Sierra Leone, I got used to it and started to enjoy it. Especially since I’ve been able to eat street food without hesitation, I’ve discovered new things every day, and my travels have suddenly become more enjoyable. (Young Coconut 7 Leon≒0.35USD) This coconut is also part of it. I thought the pulp would be crispy, but it turned out to be soft and jelly-like. It was my first time to eat such a coconut, and it was really delicious. Very good dessert! With this, we will depart from Bo, the second largest town in Sierra Leone. I want to go to the campsite before it gets dark, but before that I found my favorite food that I always have for breakfast, so I’m going to buy it. (Grannut Paste 10 leon≒0.5USD) This is very good for breakfast! Also for cycling! Good energy! thank you! 11 pieces for 10 leon. happy. (Next morning) My new favorite breakfast. Grannut paste. This kind of thing is sold in the market. Mix this with olive oil and sugar to create something like this. It tasted like jam. Eat with this. Hmm! delicious! Welcome to Kenema City! Hello, this is Asahi. Proceed for the remaining 100km from here and you’ll reach the Guinea border. So I think this is the last big town. Our next stop was KENEMA, the third largest city in Japan. Having someone talking to you right away is the norm in West Africa. But I felt it more in Sierra Leone than anywhere else. This day I was a little surprised. Apparently a photo taken yesterday had been posted on Facebook, and someone who had seen it talked to me. It wasn’t an individual post, but a group from Sierra Leone. I was surprised to see 5,000 participants. It seemed like a lot of young people were watching it, and I was talked to by a few people in other places afterward. Facebook is amazing. what is this? -Coconut. How much is it? -1 Leon. Okay, I’ll buy one. Then I will have a snack and take a break at KENEMA. First, we eat some sweets sold by a girl of elementary school age. It costs about 0.05 USD per piece. This is so delicious! Okay! 2! Next, I’ll try some sweets sold by a high school girl. This is also about 0.05 USD each. It’s really delicious, but I get so much attention that it’s embarrassing. Visit the market for more snacks! However, this place is too narrow for pushing a bicycle. But I’m too anxious to park my bike and leave. I don’t want to leave my bike. Maybe this way. (Whatever happens is your own responsibility.) I will not enter. No, it’s not possible. I back up. (The persistent directions are suspicious.) As I was thinking about what to do, more and more people started to gather as usual. And after this, a little trouble occurs. thief! There are a lot of thieves around here. (The thief was caught.) It’s shoplifting. He seemed to be taking advantage of the crowd, but thanks to the cooperation of the store owner and the men around him, he was quickly caught. Take this with you to the police station. If you put it here, everything will be stolen. I think so too. I don’t want to leave my bicycle here. Go to the police station. If you leave it here, everything will be stolen. Go to the police station! That’s the best. But I don’t want to leave my bike at the police station to go shopping, so this is the end of my break. Start cycling again. KENEMA is leaving. The reason people were getting angry at that market was, “If you come by bicycle, it’s hard to see the thieves, so please move.” At the moment we were talking about this, a thief stole something. Then the woman screamed and the men around her grabbed the thief and started punching and kicking him. Traveling in Sierra Leone, I feel really close to people. As soon as you stop, someone will start talking to you, and within 10 minutes a crowd will form and you won’t be able to move. I’m glad that they care about the travelers, but I also feel like they might steal something from me if I get too close. It is not uncommon for police to be unreliable. However, it can be quite troublesome if you become a victim. When I saw that thief, I thought to myself, “I should travel with caution.” That evening, as usual, I stopped at a small village and asked the village chief for permission to camp. When I left KENEMA and the sun was setting, I asked the village chief if I could camp there. (Palm oil) Then the village chief said, “Would you like to stay at my house instead of camping?” thank you. Plasas. (Next morning) -Good morning. I was able to sleep in bed for the first time in a while. It was the best. This is a straw bed. Can you hear the sound? There was also a mosquito net, so I had a great night’s sleep. (*Countermeasures against malaria) I will be cycling nearly 100km today as well. Have a safe journey! -Thank you very much. At the house of a really kind village chief, I ate for the first time in a while until I almost collapsed. Then, there’s only 100km left to reach the border. The last part of Sierra Leone turned into a dirt road. I’m going back to Guinea. 50km left to the border. Cars are also difficult. Can’t everyone speak English? It is an area with a unique atmosphere. It is an area where ethnic minorities gather in Sierra Leone. (Language called KISSI) Something that Japan donated? I feel happy when I find something like this. I’d like to drink cold water, but there’s no electricity in this village, so I don’t think there’s a refrigerator either. Do you sell medicine? – No, I don’t have one. sorry. When they see white people, they often say, “Do you have your medicine?” Because they know that Western medicine works well. So they want to buy any medicine and keep it in their village. I met many such people. By the way, Asahi doesn’t really have any medicines. I strongly believe in the theory that it lowers the immune system, and when something happens to me, I cure it with food and sleep. But on the other hand, I think I’m lucky that I’ve only experienced symptoms that can be cured. Down, up, down, up…I’ll do my best. 40km of driving on unpaved roads. I finally reached the last village in Sierra Leone. There’s only 5km left to reach the border, and it will take 30 minutes to get there, but there’s no bridge here, so I think I’ll have to take a boat. very tired! With three hours left until the border closes, I decided to shop and eat in this village to use up my Sierra Leonean currency. On my way to the market, I met a man who looked a little suspicious. wall! I have something I want to ask you! what? -Come closer. I have something I want to ask you! -Yeah. Come here. No, you come. -Why? Come here! -I want to go there. No, you come. -Why? come! -Why do I want to look over there? No, come here. -I’ll be back. No, come here. Understood. I’ll go there. What do you want to ask me? I want to know where you came from and where you are going. -Japan. I am an authority in this area. I saw you holding something like a camera. Did you get any permission from the government? -What for? Did you get any permission from the government? So what for? -To come here! visa? -No. When you move around here, the government needs to know who’s where, what they’re doing, and where they’re going. I’m not sure, but I have an entry stamp and a visa. So you’re moving around? yes. I’m going to Guinea. But come anyway. I would like to have a discussion with you. Before that, who are you? I am an authority in this area. Do I have ID? -Are you asking me for ID? yes. -For what? Because I don’t trust you. -You don’t trust me? I don’t trust you either. That’s why I called you. If you have an ID, I will follow you. I don’t want to comply if I don’t have ID. So where are you from? I understand that you are from Japan. Kenema today… No, today I came from Kairaun. Does the government know about you? – Yes. what documents do you have? -Passport. where is it? -Here. Show me. -Why? Because I’m here… -Yes, yes, okay. Listen! My name is Malfoy. This place belongs to me. Listen! In such cases, I am in charge here and have the right to ask questions. where you come from and where you are going. where is your uniform? -We’re not talking about uniforms. Or an ID. You need to have ID. Anyway, come closer. Close to you. Come here and let’s talk! It’s a private discussion so I won’t do anything to you. I do not understand. If you want my ID, I can give you a copy. For now, come here. -Why? Don’t stop on public roads. -I’m hungry, so I want to eat lunch now. where? -Here! market! why stop me? we want to know you First of all… you need to show me your ID. do you have ID? -listen. You get to know me, and I get to know you, so we can build a good relationship. So all you have to do is have them come. no. This is how I do it. sorry. This is my method to continue my journey. I want to trust you… but I… I don’t want any problems. We don’t want to give you problems, we just want to know more about you. I trusted you and your words, but… – Let’s get to know each other like good friends. So I’m asking you to believe me. That’s all about you. we won’t scare you. Do not be afraid. – No, I’m afraid. Because you don’t know me? No, because I’m a traveler. you are a local. Because you are strong and I am weak. you are not weak Because I’m a traveler! If something happens, the locals can do whatever they want, but I can’t do anything. Not at all. Don’t think about that. Keep it simple. All I ask is where do we come from and where are we going? You said you came from Japan, is that not correct? Understood. You just want to confirm my nationality, right? yes. That’s everything. Go away. %☆#×$▽※?&@!Business! What is your business? (Why hide it?) Let’s move from here! It’s not good here! i don’t know. You said you were going to the market, right? Come to me after the market. Do not be afraid. I’ll come later! I don’t want to give my passport to someone who won’t show me their ID and isn’t wearing a uniform. I don’t want to have any more problems, and I don’t want to give bribes. What do you think, guys? I apologize for being rude to the locals, but there are some things that can’t be helped as a crime prevention measure. There are sometimes cases in Africa where if you hand over your passport in such a situation, you are forced to pay money to have it returned. Please be careful when traveling. Our last meal in Sierra Leone was Plasas. This is the best. fish. (An hour left until the border closes.) (Second Plasas.) (Of course I won’t go back to that man.) How are you doing? Good but I’m tired! immigration? stamp? I received a departure stamp. There was a quarantine for some reason. They asked me to show them both the yellow fever and coronavirus vaccine certificates. I was surprised that they still use proof of vaccination against the coronavirus. When I asked about the price of the boat, I was told it was 10 Leones (0.5 USD). I had a little bit of money left over, but I was also told that I could exchange money in Guinea. Car ferry? No, this type. Let’s change into sandals. This will get you wet. (Motor bikes are also carried in wooden boats.) Look at my feet. Life jackets are actually scary. I safely arrived at the other shore, so I went to immigration. (Entering Guinea) I want to exchange money. I want to exchange leon to kiafranc. Leon’s exchange has been completed. Our current destination is Abidjan, the largest city in Ivory Coast. 1200km in 18 days. (70 km per day → cycling for at least 5 hours every day is required) If I can make it this far, I should be able to accomplish the rest as long as there are no bicycle troubles or theft. No more immigration troubles. Today’s highlights. Don’t simply hand over your passport to someone who isn’t wearing a uniform, doesn’t have an ID, and won’t show it. That’s what the video was about. Thank you for watching. Please rate highly and subscribe to the channel. See you in the next video! good bye!

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