I woke up to this.. 🇿🇦[S5 - Eps. 6]

[@freatl]

I love how you have gone from " Sorry we have no accommodation" to part of the family in 1 day !

[@johanswart8116]

Bikkers look out for each other.

[@verdant681]

@@johanswart8116 not bikers... South Africans... We stick together and love each other and everyone else who visits

[@johanswart8116]

@@verdant681 that is 100% true

[@verdant681]

@@superiormelanin6059 no only the others parents

[@juliestout4056]

She has that quality!

[@ralphmoehrke3103]

I have to say that seeing you in my country and interacting with my country people really makes me swell with pride. We are as South Africans so excited that you chose SA.

[@mabhodlelajj1195]

@@mviv6339 you would be if it was your country too..

[@Neil1078]

I actually know that funny avocado farmer! He's my neighbor 😄

[@DonPedro6901]

Cool! Invite him to watch it together ;-)

[@Hilco88]

What a cool place! Hope to visit one time

[@johannacollins1130]

Wow what a coincidence!

[@catchingeels]

I grew up in Tzaneen and my family still lives there 🙂👍

[@laresistenza9201]

He has such a trendy chin diaper. Where can I get one?

[@roger4375]

This is what makes your videos better than any other person doing something similar. You’ve proven riding on two wheels isn’t about the destination, but more about the journey. Well done Noraly.....👍😊

[@davidhall8874]

Somebody blessed the rains down in Africa!!!

[@ggj666]

do do do do...da do do dooo

[@sunnyblue01]

Toto, that's must be Toto

[@n0b0dy07]

"Totolly" agreed!!

[@michele8208]

Can you hear the TOTO song?

[@bridecolbourne1305]

👍👍🥰

[@deano2208]

Locked down in my flat living my life vicariously through Noraly.

[@mogendo]

And that is why you stop at the fence when it's says Road closed.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

Wise words to live by, and to survive by.

[@FnLn55]

Some people are just lucky - some people just make their own luck, like Noraly!

[@leonpotgieter340]

If there is a sighn you now its big problems in SA

[@GiladGur]

With that amount of water, that county must have the greatest of agriculture. The B&B owners are really a great couple taking Noraly on an excursion and giving all the stories and the facts. I always love the most when Noraly shares her encounters with the locals.

[@xyzcomp08]

Never apologize when plans change, it was an interesting episode! That feels like real travel, which we all miss these days.

[@veritasaequitas9277]

Worst storm of the year! South African: "I'd better put my flip-flops on." Gotta love those people!

[@thallesrennan2988]

Same here in Brazil lol

[@FlerkenCats]

You just have to love countries where flip flops are the main footwear 😸

[@CJDempers]

Whahaha. Spot on

[@avrilelight]

In South Africa ehenna “flip flop” turns into a “slip slop”. They manage either so very well!

[@Weazle099]

@Veritas Aequitas Hehehe... As a fellow South African I can vouch that it is normal to see a farmer, aka (n Boer) in flip-flops, sandals or even bare foot... on heat summers day. and 98.5% of the time they will also even only where shorts all year round. Only on Sundays will you see them in long pants. There is a local saying we say in the winter when its really cool... "Brrr, its so cool today I had to put on two pairs of shorts"

[@BuccaneerOverland]

When you grow old you will have this beautiful life of yours to look back on. I am glad to watch it unfold. Ride safe!

[@skyking228]

Such nice, self sufficient, hard working, down to earth folks over there. Always interesting, thanks!

[@rztrzt]

And they are hated. I feel sorry for them.

[@steven.h0629]

@@rztrzt That's the purpose of the very high electrified fencing I suppose. You choose your paradise and barricade yourself in.

[@rztrzt]

@@steven.h0629 Trust me that fencing is useless

[@steven.h0629]

@@rztrzt Yeah.. I wondered about that when the main gate rolled open a few days ago with the electric wire towers all around, then again when Noraly was motorbike shopping in the city, all the property walls had cameras and electrified wires.

[@blogengeezer4507]

@@steven.h0629 -Walls maintain a semblance of orderly civilization, against rampant, historically deadly anarchy. Those that rant against walls, hypocritically sequester 'Themselves' safely within walls ...every night ;} Hmmm .. Interesting...;]

[@cuppakoffie810]

That is the cool thing about South Africa. You are now in the lush green province of Limpopo. Later you will find yourself in the great plains of the Free State on to the deserts of the Northern Cape, on to the arrid geological landscape of the Karoo and suddenly you arrive at the white beaches of Cape Town. A world in one country 🌍

[@tanyahart2396]

Noraly, you allow my sick client to travel with you. She is totally amazed with the sights. She is captivated by the way you do this alone. She actually answers you when you ask questions. Thank you so much for giving her something else to focus on other than death. Thank you so much.

[@lioneltbeukes4010]

You are Modjadji .The Rain Queen.Rain in Africa is always a blessing.Pula!

[@michab.6040]

Great video! I am from Germany, i lived for 2 years in SA and my son was born in Pretoria.I lived at the Hartbeespoort. Such a great country! Looking forward to visit SA and to see my best friends.

[@maryhines322]

Itchy Boots is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get!

[@westaussie9497]

Ha! Ha!

[@ct6232]

Impressive to hear different languages being spoken in your videos and your interactions with different people across the world. 🥰

[@Nate.H]

The area around Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof, and Haenertsberg is a hidden gem of South Africa. I used to live there when I was a volunteer. The road through Magoebaskloof is fun on a bike, too!

[@HarrieWorst]

What I like on your videos (and those of other adventurers), that the world is a beautiful place and not as bad as it sometimes looks like in the news.

[@John-pc3cx]

Her sunny demeanor seems to bring out the best in the people she meets.

[@winstonpfuxanishikwambana171]

you were in my home town Tzaneen...THANK YOU SO MUCH for visiting our province Limpopo

[@christiantinman]

Thanks for the video... Im an SA expat living in Hawaii so loved hearing my mother langue again man i miss afrikaans.

[@SnowyPe]

Its not the people that make a country bad, its the politicians of the government... Enjoying this experience with you

[@meenanaicker8999]

I can't express how much I am loving your adventures. This is my 3rd time watching. My first was your trip to Namibia. SA is the most beautiful country in the world. The other countries we surrounded by are also so unique in their beauty. Pity there is so much corruption and greed. Get rid of the politicians who spoil our countries and give it a bad name. Thumbs up to you for showing us South Africa in all its glory.

[@jo-justjo]

In a way, the detour because of the possible landslide was a blessing. You have met the locals and the location is perfect. The room overlooking the water is extremely nice and I think you have captured the whole scene and the flood perfectly. Well done 👍

[@ogonzilla]

The awesome power of water!! As an ex-Earth Science and Geology teacher, I love it! (Please don't attempt another Boliva-like water crossing!!)

[@asquare9316]

As a physics teacher, I love it also!

[@asquare9316]

@08x840234 Yes, and U becoming K

[@pauloakes5718]

No please do it’s for living

[@thepaperboy9009]

@08x840234 All that potential energy spent and not being put to good use :-)

[@buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001]

I love it just as a human being who loves nature.

[@JW-so7tn]

I am so glad you did not head straight to Cape Town like so many tourists. South Africa has so much more to offer. 👌👌

[@brynmuza9525]

😂😅😂😅 I noticed that

[@Rrrrrrricky56789]

These vids make me so jealous while being stuck at home in The Netherlands -.- . Really happy for you that you're out on the road again though ! keep on riding :D

[@n0b0dy07]

Make you jealous? Dude, I'm from Brazil and I would love to be in your place haha

[@SeverBalu]

Same here...I'm stuck indoors in UK, stormy for next 3-4 days. Just looking at my bike from the window, she's under covers. It's half march, I wanna ride!!! :D

[@Rrrrrrricky56789]

@kratos I’m 27 I’m safe outside too 😘

[@CCitis]

Motorcycle people take care of their own... looks like they are awesome hosts.

[@dirkjordy9point714]

Discussing Dams and Flooding. Isn't that a national pastime in the Netherlands😁?

[@goliath760]

Soo true !

[@plofkraak6536]

Yes, and it would also have been so to South Africa, if the government would take care of business instead of corruption.

[@lamintouray7386]

That’s a good one!!! Lol.

[@jaquigreenlees]

Flooding is also a big topic in the central areas of the us, Mississippi , Missouri and Ohio rivers flood heavily as well.

[@stephanuhu963]

That struck me too! The Dutch are all about massive waterworks, and here our Noraly gets to inspect a dam in flood in Africa. So cool! Love your videos Noraly!

[@jamessitati7396]

mama Africa, love this continent so much, its a beautiful place for all of us, we should take care of this beautiful continent, it saddens me that corrupt leaders never let us enjoy our continent, the gentleman told us about how 3 different contractors had neglected the dam even after being paid, thanks itchy boots for show casing our motherland, love from a Kenyan.

[@tonyclough9844]

Thats the problem with the whole of Africa, and why the productivity reduces every year.

[@bullsfan3705]

Excellent - nothing like some great Afrikaner hospitality!

[@aboversite]

They are all examining the destruction from the high water. Noraly is admiring a random motorcycle. That's my girl!!

[@richardhobbs7107]

aboversite - noticed that too ! ! !

[@johnthysen7278]

Looking at other bikes for Noraly is like some sort of “beroepsmisvorming”or professional deformity. Most of us have this manner of checking out others ways of doing things or tools we use daily and compare. In Noraly’s case it comes naturally, she’s got a very analytical and inquisitive mindset and that makes watching her adventure videos so enjoyable.....jusayin!

[@sharoncox6678]

wow....the dam is pretty cool...and the view amazing...oh what an exciting place to be....enjoy and stay safe...let the owners know that they have the most amazing place....and I wanted to see a hippo!!!! but, I will settle on the bush buck...it's adorable..and always happy hear about an animal being rescued..."if you can hear your fears...shift a gear!!"

[@gillesomaha3782]

Merci,merci.merci pour les superbes images 🙏🙏🙏✌️

[@gregoryemmanuel9168]

Welcome to Africa, where anything can happen anytime. And it’s all magical.

[@stewartw.9151]

Two sayings I have heard many times here in SA: 1. "TIA" - meaning This is Africa and any damn thing can happen at anytime out of the blue for no apparent rhyme or reason, Usually said with a shrug after some weird event! 2. "MMBA" - meaning Miles and Miles of Bloody Africa when someone from some crowded country says "wow look at that huge and empty landscape" - as if to imply all of Africa is just empty space - which it more or less is!

[@enshinsenseidan]

That was fun! Farmers are awesome all over the world. The salt of the earth. Thanks Noraly. Really enjoying the new season.

[@nellisbothma5190]

Hi 🖐South African here, wish i could do the trip you are doing all over our beautiful country! Just got myself a 800GS many "lekker" kilometers to do. Ride safe🤙

[@gayashangamage3783]

what a kind peoples.. first they said there is no room avilable. and then welcome you and became a good host as well as friend... what a experience....

[@kenh5317]

*Stands directly below neglected dam after very heavy rains*-“So glad I wasn’t riding in that rain.” One of the many reasons I love Itchy Boots.

[@christophmensch3945]

Wow, Itchy Boots, no good morning internet, no riding, but a lot of captivating excitement with the power of nature, awesome surprise, thank you!!!

[@powerq21]

Thank you! Your videos are fresh & simple, without any elaboration or unnecessary drama. Very well filmed & narrated, a pleasure to watch. I feel like I'm there with you. Thank you for sharing your adventures, especially this 'non-riding' day!

[@guydumont7904]

nature....we can't beat that. Good you stayed at a safe place Noraly and had a good interesting day!

[@tarewaste]

They even lay on a flood for you to film Noraly, you are amazing.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Scary stuff with the power and ferocity of water. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@PCERules]

The last few weeks have been a Noraly video fest! This is a great thing!

[@stephanuhu963]

As a Saffa in Canada, I was "super excited" to see Noraly going to South Africa.

[@123karlw]

I am so jealous. You are in my home country. So beautiful there. Enjoy your stay. Thanks for sharing

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

I was thinking SA was going to suck, it's amazing! So beautiful and friendly people.

[@tedrenard472]

SA is an astonishing place. Most of what is written in the Western press is probably true somewhere in South Africa, but they never tell you how good it is in most of the country. I do have some reserve about Noraly travelling alone there, but I'd have a similar reserve about her travelling alone in London, Birmingham or Manchester too.

[@colinhingston1698]

A word of warning. The first time you visit southern Africa, you will become totally addicted. You will never stop wanting to return. I cannot wait for the world to return to something like normal so I can return.

[@criaan]

We sure have our problems, but it is still an awesome place.

[@nevilles.5066]

@@criaan groot probleeme ou boet!! But home is home and there is no place like it. I know because I lived in Europe for a bit.

[@robhart3451]

It's the best country in the world ! The country is wonderful, the people are wonderful, the weather is wonderful. The government......er....not so much

[@Bear-yh6cv]

Perfect timing, perfect place and perfect host. Very nice people

[@adamz5458]

Came for a motorcycleadventure vlog, stayed for a overflowing dam adventure! NGL this was great content and I forgot about motorcycles after 30 seconds

[@hermannwilz4522]

As an expat I spend some time in Nelspruit looking after my Parents and during the day sneaked out volunteering on a Macadamia Farm. Very much enjoyed Afrikaans and the great Hospitality. You are so lucky Noraly.

[@ride4life_motorlifestyle]

Every video with you is a bonus 😉 Love to be a little bit back in South-Africa. Don't know what was told about hippo's off camera but just remember not put yourself between a hippo and the water. The water is their safe place and they like a free escape route.

[@gmutch123]

I hope you make your way all the way to Cape Town. South Africa is a beautiful, large country with many different cultures. I miss the country terribly, but moved to give my kids more safety and opportunities. If you do go down to the Cape and are interested there was a quad biking experience I did with my wife that incorporated some history and details about the the area. I can find out more if you are interested, I'm sure they wouldn't have an issue taking the journey on your bike, or one of theirs.

[@dariushjokar]

Hello Watching your nice clip from Iran ❤️ from Shiraz, Iran 🇮🇷

[@behroozdalvand2626]

زنده باد دوست عزیز

[@dariushjokar]

@@behroozdalvand2626 نوکرم کاکو

[@dariushjokar]

@max dude ❤️

[@charleslee1960]

Hello Iran from Asheville USA

[@thomassteibl2275]

Hallo Iran from Austria

[@roam2beborn323]

Great girl, to interact with the locals and have them show you a few things of the area, I believe on your personal level that make your trip be more thrilling

[@bikersniper1]

Welcome to SA Itchy hooe you enjoy it here! I'm a big fan 😁🏍️

[@gaminiediri]

Oh, the power of water and the power of nature! Noraly, I am glad that you found shelter there, at that place.

[@libbyvalley]

👏💖😊 Giving Thanks. I love the EPIC Adventures of NORALY. You will always be guided & protected. 🕊️

[@mumblesbadly7708]

Love these unexpected local landmark tours!

[@marcobeckers4536]

Ik volg nog maar twee weken je vlogs, en heb ze allemaal gekeken in deze rare tijd ik ben erg onder de indruk. Ga zo door stay safe greetings from maastricht.

[@heidischneiderinbikerin2757]

Schönes Video. Mutig auf die hohe steile Mauer 😮 zu steigen. Sehr interessant die Natur und das Geschehen.🤗

[@richardfenner6096]

Having grown up In Africa several decades ago, this really evokes memories. Baie dankie! :-)

[@sootylum]

Looks a beautiful country to visit

[@MaxMeridius0920]

As always a great adventure, makes me feel like I’m there along side you! Thanks

[@jimpritchard3816]

Wow! I am dazzled beyond my expectations.

[@scottscaneh]

Thanks for taking us on the Dam tour I won't ask any Dam questions.

[@marthinuskoekemoer4323]

I grew up at Fanie Botha dam( tzaneen dam) . My dad worked for water affairs and we lived right at the top where a roundabout next to a big house. I use to run up and down the wall

[@predator1739]

What an unexpected and unique experience! thank you for your sharing! Riding in the rainy season, please pay attention to safety~

[@terenceneuhoff6461]

I am so glad I stumbled accross you channel. You have inspired me to make a couple of saddle bags and take my 250cc to go explore some of our beautiful South Africa again.

[@mridulboruah83]

We love you ,you deserve 10m subscriber ❤️👍

[@LEAMAS-75]

Thank you for your video! The people are as friendly as I remember them. Now I have even more longing for southern Africa.

[@noblepolygon5109]

Loving your African adventures!

[@alaskanbollock]

Nice to see something a little different and say hi to Bok Bok!

[@EdwinAbalain]

Great to be following you on your endeavors! This is an adventure you did not expect! Great!

[@seayak]

This is one of the things I love about your channel - you never know what to expect!

[@lizaC0001]

This season has hardly started and I'm loving it, especially the humorous comments of fellow You Tubers.

[@louisdoliveira5420]

Im up to date till current vlogs and my wife is now binge watching to catch up. You're becoming a legend.

[@robbrike4619]

Prachtige reportage hoor, heb er van genoten. Heb jou pas gisteren ontdekt op You Tube en ik vind het zoooo tof om je te volgen. Wat een avontuur! 👍

[@dave-bourse]

Love your channel and you're good humour, plus you are in this country that I love. Glad that the rain season is good for this beautiful place. And by the way, I love you're breakfast bits. Keep well and ride safe.

[@Nrgpack]

I'm so happy that I am a subscriber, imagine to miss this superinteresting video. You know, it's about the whole adventure. I love it... big thank you!!!

[@macalacalan1175]

Ditto - she’s a marvel.

[@bugeyeandme]

Great lesson, Do not camp too close to a river in Africa.... flash floods are a reality

[@roadwarrior8560]

has happened people before that they set up camp in some dry gully, the rainfall can happen far away but the flash flood can come upon you very quick.

[@cabaroigcostablanca]

@@roadwarrior8560 memories!, dining (+🍷) in a park in Hungary (no pun intended!) , saw area with bench and 🌊 and big X on it. About half hour later, a 2 metres high river rushed by for about ten minutes, the force was incredible, might have been fun on my boogie board, but full leathers and boots, no no no

[@roadwarrior8560]

@@cabaroigcostablanca Good you had the sense to avoid it, here people get caught too on coastal walks exploring caves, ok until the tide starts coming in, then the panic hits!!!

[@cabaroigcostablanca]

@@roadwarrior8560 much "Palinka" later, I learned there was a power station, up-river of this valley, and this was a regular occurance

[@stephanuhu963]

Yeah, and another reason, are the hippo's. They laze about looking at the tourists in the daytime, and wade onto the river shorws at night. Hippo's are the #1 cause of death by wildlife encounter in Africa.

[@lucymason4142]

Great to see you enjoying yourself with the locals again, what a great find that family is, you’ll be sorry to leave them. Enjoy..! Great quality film..

[@BattlecatRed]

Great video! I love good travel vlogs. I am a motorcyclist and your videos have become my favorite! In South Africa, you're about seven hours ahead of my location. It was cool seeing that you had uploaded this earlier today.

[@andreventer7024]

Hi Norally, velen dank for this bonus video. Your timing to get there with all that good rain was spot-on. I see more of my own country with you and your bike. Again thank you.

[@ragweed3524]

Surprise surprise! I’m worn out, just watching the trip up the dam lol. Very interesting video. The power of water is amazing eh? Lovely hosts to give you such an informative tour. The upcoming ride should be interesting on dirt tracks 😉 Have fun, and Let’s Go 🏍🇺🇸

[@greyjay9202]

Really nice to see you getting to know local farmers/ranchers, and spending time with them. Such friendly, helpful, down to earth people.

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

Coming down from the top of the Dam was a bit scary. Love the Afrikaans accent.

[@tijnvanbeekuitsneek319]

I just read your column in Promotor, our best Duth motor magazine, you are realy our best ambassador for motorcyling not only in the Netherlands but all over the world!!

[@jimsmedley234]

".... went off one by one in a hurry to the banks of the great grey-green, greasy, Limpopo River, all set about with fever-trees, to borrow new noses from the Crocodile." Now I'm going to have to find my copy of 'Just so Stories' so I can be terrified by them as I was almost 60 years ago!

[@plumduff3303]

Fabulous film thanks for sharing how I miss Africa

[@hardanheavy]

I love to hear Afrikaans, such a cool language.

[@mjfalcon007]

I love the language, especially the way they say Hippo 😁

[@reazulkarim2141]

nice to have you back . miss your adventure rides .

[@fredmeier3515]

Thank you for your fabulous reports and for the bravery it takes to bring them. No boring travelogue with Itchy Boots.

[@matthewevan9694]

You have become my tranquility at the end of the day . sharing your adventure. God it's just so awesome to be on the ride with U and seeing the world. Places I may never visit. Thank U so much for sharing 🥰

[@capecrusader6932]

Looks like your ride just got exponentially more difficult with the massive flood. I'm sure dealing with lots of muddy roads are going to be in the next videos. Ride safe. Oh yeah, and my 26 year old daughter is in love with the avocado farmer you met on the Dam :)

[@amigopython8254]

Thank you for the subtitles, the videos are incredible, you are beautiful and smart, continue to show the world to those who can't go because I watch your videos and daydream about trips... I'm from Brazil, thanks for the captions, you're helping me understand and learn English on my own Here's all the best to you...

[@brucekendall52]

Wonderful coverage,thk you.Lovely to see the locals taking good care of you.

[@katoosh1]

Hey Bruce I see you are following Norraly take Boet

[@charlesharris2749]

Almost 700,000 Subscribers! You go gurl! 1,000,000 isn't so far away..........

[@rjalvarezbigote]

That was a fun different day! Love the video. Tomorrow get ready for mud!!!!

[@pierretheoret5364]

It's nice to see that you take your time, no rush, no need to ride 500 km every days.