To the heart of ZIMBABWE [S5 - Eps. 77]

[@johncatl]

The woman at the dog conservation place had the most beautiful hair and such a gentle nature. How grateful we should all be that there are places and people who are ensuring the survival of such creatures. And bless you Noraly for bringing this to our attention.

[@SteveBlau]

I also liked how knowledgeable she was. 🙂

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

You know what sucks? Noraly is riding a motorcycle alone through Africa and is so mellow and relaxed as I do nothing while safe in my cave and am suffering all kinds of anxiety and depression. That said, I get a moment of peace watching her videos. She truly is an inspiration and it is greatly appreciated that I can get this kind of content for free. Noraly has inspired me to get a motorcycle again which I have. I just have not been able to go on any adventures with it yet. That is on me.

[@jognotlepper4260]

Go and dont look back.

[@tshepisoseabi1069]

Zimbabweans are the friendliest people🙌love from SA

[@GmanGura]

You must visit Vic Falls Bro.

[@tshepisoseabi1069]

@@GmanGura I really need to, I have been to Harare and Bulawayo a couple of times but never been to Victoria falls. But I will surely visit soon bro👍

[@fred993a]

Itchy - That Ranger at the Wild Dog Hospital was so well informed - thank you for that education!

[@robert3987]

Who funds the Wild Dog Hospital?

[@raymondchikuku3581]

@@robert3987 donations from well wishers is my best guess.

[@rutube007]

Her name is Noraly not Itchy! 😂

[@janjager2906]

After the visit to the wild dog hospital I was surprised you did end up at your planned destination. And then this woman in the sanctuary, she had such a nice calm mix of confidence and gentilness. Yeah, I was impressed, by the both of you.

[@isakdeklerk9806]

I can't help to chuckle. There are always a few people that give a thumbs down on Noraly's videos. The funny things is that they are always the first people to watch the video. You can make your own conclusions. Always a joy to watch Noraly!

[@bobmirror7164]

FYI: There is web site scraping software that will do that automatically when programed to do so. This is not the only site I see this on. Unfortunately KZbin dose not have spam controls like in email. And yes it is really called web scraping.

[@isakdeklerk9806]

@@bobmirror7164 Thank you for the info Bob

[@wanige123]

Zimbabwe is a very good country, if you visit the eastern part you might wonder whether you are in Africa. A very good country with well disciplinary people. Comparatively others in Africa Zimbabweans are hard-working people. I have really good experience in Zimbabwe and I love to that such an amazing country.

[@perhennung]

Have you been to Zimbabwe?

[@cyberphox1]

💪🇿🇼

[@IronikView]

@@perhennung He said, 'I really have a good experience IN ZIMBABWE' lol

[@journeyman553]

Is it true that the white farmers that weren't driven off in the last 30 years are now dispossessed of their land by the government after farming there for generations?

[@wanige123]

@@journeyman553 Yes, I have heard same story but now they are regretting on that. I think they want them back to Zimbabwe.

[@christianlebracq1956]

Surprising and nice to see that the roads in Zimbabwe have less potholes than here in the UK 🤤

[@kevintyrer45]

Country of my birth. Town I was born in & grew up in, till the age of 15. I miss the Matopas hills & lakes. Worth a look.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Giant carrots and African Wild Dogs; I am sure that combination of topics within a single moto vlog has never before been seen in the history of adventure motorcycle vlogs!

[@hb3331]

not certain the two have in the history of the world been linked. a double first :)

[@avrilelight]

How tasty were the carrots??

[@gerardmartin6448]

Oh my goodness, tanika was just beautiful. What a lovely wee lady ❤️🇮🇪❤️🥰😊

[@whatupdocks]

The lady at the dog refuge was stunningly beautiful especially her hair. She had a kind and gentle spirit to match yours. Always waiting with eager anticipation for your next video.

[@GiladGur]

I think the same. I have a soft spot for black women. But that lady was really something special. Do you remember her name?

[@rhllnm]

@@GiladGur I think she said Tanaka.

[@saigonnais]

@@rhllnm Tanaka is a Japanese name.😛

[@cybereagle01]

@@saigonnais There are a lot of similar names between Japanese and Zimbabwean Shona names even though they have different meanings. The similarities are quite can be quite confusing.

[@seankeogh7280]

Yes, she was very beautiful. And so is Noraly! Our special little sister!

[@sambado]

Carrots looks really amazing. 🥕🥕🤤 One of those carrot ladies was so honest. She picked up ur money on the floor and returned back to you. Very humble and polite farmer ladies. I am glad you give it back to her. She deserved it. And i think u got also local price for those carrots. God bless those ladies.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

i would advise washing the carrots in a chlorine solution, then pealing then as it is likely they were grown in 'night soil'

[@johnlaprade2999]

Hello Noraly, really enjoyed the ranger at the wild dog park, very enlightening, and interesting, she was very professional.

[@paul.van.santvoord1232]

Your Guide at the wild dogs was amazing. So enthousastic and really cares for the dogs.

[@tigermothe]

It’s not often I like to ride as a passenger however I can make the exception with your videos. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@lpete531]

Well said and totally agree with you on that. I would willing to be strapped to she luggage 🤣🤣

[@rangacharumbira880]

Im from Zimbabwe Tanaka is my first baby girl im proud to be Zimbabwean watching this episode

[@IronikView]

Tezvara makasimba here?

[@rangacharumbira880]

@@IronikView Ndakasimba chaizvo, kanjani ikoko .

[@MrJx4000]

Congratulations Mr. Charumbira. She's a beautiful and charming young lady (I'm just catching up on Noraly's season 5).

[@williamvienna]

There she is!! the international game... converting currency... something that the EU no longer dealing with. . Like how everyone says swipe instead of card. Zimbabwe has a different landscape... always interesting... free tolls for bikes, like that. Wild Dog - Painted Dog Santuary... cool... that's a strange sight, a skii cap on the attractive young lady... isn't it hot in the sun? More dog tracking information for your repertoire. Always love the little chats with the control posts. Amazing the green vegetation. Carrots look increable... so bright and clean, almost fake looking. Now you're the flying carrot going down the road. What a place, always like places with pouches. Rest well, ride careful, stay safe...

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

Noraly, literally the happiest uncomplicated rider out there. Always happy and cheerful with every person you meet.

[@mondlisibanda8257]

Thank you for staying in my neighbourhood, Killarney. 😎😎😎😎😎 feels weird seeing my home through your lens. Love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@enduromotorradtouren]

You make a perfect ambassador for any country if not for the whole world. Thanks for your channel, Günter form Nürnberg/Germany

[@robhart3451]

FYI : In Zim, bikes don't pay tolls.👍 I wish it was like that here in South Africa. Here, a bike pays the same as a Toyota Land Cruiser towing a caravan - bloody madness !

[@sicko_the_ew]

Unless you refuse and just to the traditional 'tolheksteek' - although I've heard less people talking of that, so maybe they've found a way of killing anyone trying to zip through? Certainly for years many bikers have just shot through and refused to pay - starting way, way back.

[@sicko_the_ew]

Bulawayo was also the name of the kraal (byre, I suppose the "international English" would be - byre-with-huts) of King Shaka of the Zulus. To kill someone in Zulu is to "bulala" them. To lie down (and also to sleep) in Zulu is to "lala", so that's how the words link together. (And then there's a Zulu innuendo where someone will say they're "tired" - so need to "sleep" - with the person who's being told about the "tiredness"). AFAIK, the original Bulawayo was "The Place of the Killing" - on account of there being a lot of killing that used to take place there - the eternal and universal methods of dictators and "real kings". So what's that got to do with Zimbabwe, you ask? Well there was a clan by name of Khumalo, led by a certain Mzilikazi, who started out his career as one of Shaka's most trusted and successful generals, and then fell under suspicion. I think he was summoned to pay a little visit to the place of the killing, decided it would be safer to just migrate over the mountains, where he did his own imperial conquests for a time, was defeated in a war against the Boer Trekkers, so decided to move once again - this time to what's now called Zimbabwe. To Bulawayo. The Place of the Killing. The royal kraal. (I don't know if the name, itself, was related to all the executions, come to think of it. Could be that there were just a lot of cattle slaughtered there, too? They had pretty much Zulu customs, so would also have had a lot of executions - just like any other ancient king would - but the "killing" in the name of the place might have been less intimidating. And now I have to go and eat supper, otherwise someone is going to kill me. :D

[@trilithon108]

Bulawayo is 'place of slaughter' probably more to do with cattle. Shaka was never there. Mzilikazi left the Zulu's and the Matabele were born, moving through northern SA, Botswana and settling in BYO.

[@sicko_the_ew]

@@trilithon108 I think if Shaka had ever visited there, Mzilikazi would not have stuck around to receive the visit. (He'd have had to "head more west" in such an event, because North are the Lunda and Luba (who would've had Shaka for dinner), and toward Malawi were the Angoni/Ngoni - who also decided that Zululand wasn't a nice, safe place to live any more, so went and invaded someone else's country, like Mzilikazi did. (For a while there were TWO Bulawayos, though, until Shaka was assassinated, and his one got torn down, burnt, and erased as far as possible by his brother.) And here's a completely unrelated little fact, just to restore peace and love to the world: If you ever visit the Moffat Mission in Kuruman, SA (which is still in existence AFAIK), and you visit the chapel there (which they built the first edition of in something like 1805), the roof beams in there were sent as a gift by Mzilikazi. Enormous beams of wood carried on the shoulders of strong men for hundreds of kilometers as an outright, here, keep it, no you don't owe me anything for it, true gift. You have to see the beams to get an idea of the extent of this gesture. Might help to have had to do pole PT until you cotched, as a kid, too, to imagine the physical feat it was to carry that stuff all that way.

[@johnrambo3303]

Interessante Geschichte

[@uwegunther1176]

Another interesting piece of information that won comes upon in the comments after itchy boots vlog

[@h.m.5724]

As usual anything about another Africa country Nigerians and South Africans always want to hi-jack it and make it theirs. This is about Zimbabwe not South Africa

[@audreythompson8107]

Welcome to Bulawayo. We have beautifully warm weather at the moment...and equally warm people.

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

I bet you’re glad Mugabe is gone and you can finally not live under a dictatorship.

[@bobothree]

Noraly's patience with stupid bureaucracy is admirable. Among the many benefits of her videos is the lesson for me just to stay home.

[@nkosiemahlangu1158]

I came across this channel today and I'm totally hooked.

[@ragweed3524]

Zimbabwe is looking like it will be a good country, good people, and good learning experience. Interesting looking dogs. Hope the carrots tasted as good as they looked. Thanks for the ride along!🏍🇺🇸

[@boymeetsbush8232]

Zim was know as the breadbasket of Africa until Mugabe destroyed Zim. Most of the white framers lost there farms and the locals lost their jobs. Sad situation

[@NathiENkomo-wl6sv]

@@boymeetsbush8232 Thank you for reminding us,

[@russcattell955i]

@@boymeetsbush8232 I agree, the people deserve better.

[@jfv65]

@@boymeetsbush8232 the consequence was hyper inflation. Which you can see in this video.

[@boymeetsbush8232]

@@jfv65 Agree with all comments posted to my original comments. This channel has multiple nationality viewers who are probably hearing Zim first time and don't know history of Zim. We Souther Africans know the cause of Zim collapse was wrong policies, disregarding welfare on the people of Zimbabwe. Zim had high standard of living, best education, healthcare infrastructure etc and is now a classic case of how quickly things can go wrong. Point of my comment was to give a perspective to viewers that Zim was not always a basket case country but a prosperous successful African country before its collapse.

[@etiennejoubert7461]

I’m impressed with Savannah. The bike simply keeps going. This is a tribute to the way you ride and look after the mc and also the reliability of the little Honda. Way to go.

[@chrisannear9579]

I grew up in Bulawayo - I miss it.

[@paulacunha6792]

Yes i,m going

[@tembancube7998]

Hi Noraly. Bulawayo is my home town. 40 kms +_ from Matopo Hills where you can came across rhinos . Welcome to Zimbabwe 😀

[@gerhardras4766]

You really get around! We miss you here in South Africa!😊

[@lalthazualakhawlhring5187]

Zimbabwe seems so nice.

[@haggielady]

The painted dog conservation was interesting. Didn't know if they actually had any, so thank you for taking us there. So much to see there. Be careful and again, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@frankwillis8114]

if i wasnt homesick after your last video i am now. lol. enjoy your stay in my hometown. a ride around the matopas is a must. thankyou for another lekker video

[@fishabit]

O.K. you made me have to look up what lekker means. I'm glad I did! Thanks for the education!

[@diane9247]

The young man at the traffic stop, right after the Painted Dog Conservation place was so friendly and he seemed to really want to talk longer. Oh, those carrots! How funny to see them tied to your bike, they looked like an udder! 😂😂😂

[@ebptube]

I have made an effort to check" Like" on every video you ever made just because I actually like every video from you. You take me around the world with such grace, good attitude and charm. I am with you all the way.

[@felixmakinda7689]

Zimbabwe is as beautiful as I have always imagined it to be. I have made good friends from Zimbabwe, mostly coming from Bulawayo. I cannot wait to visit. Enjoying from Kenya.

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Dear Noraly reading the comments to your videos continue to make me cry. I think it is because some how without you even trying God has made you an ambassador of the earth to us all and you are not the only one there are others. Because of nomads there is a kind of global conciseness happening and I think it is a good thing. You and others are showing that we are all inter connected and that we all want the same things (to be loved and excepted and respected and to be safe) So May God continue to bless you and keep you safe as you keep keep-n on. Of all the you tube travelers you are my favorite. Thank you for just being you.

[@tigere01]

Thank you Noraly, for raising awareness of the potential extinction threat to the African Wild dogs.

[@clinsmannkapi5411]

You know you're addicted when you like before watching.. lol

[@bsv64]

The country of my birth, oh man there is tons of place's to see, Bulawayo has the widest streets in the world, then there's Fort Victoria Zimbabwe ruins, sinoia caves balancing rocks in Harare, mazoe Valley the best oranges in the world, the biggest advacadoes come from Zimbabwe umtali Highlands, etc lol can write a whole book on what to see

[@TheOldaz1]

I didn't realize just how big those wild dogs are, looks like they are built for speed and stamina. Thanks Noraly.

[@alstewartsr31]

A big thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@etiennejoubert7461]

As far as I recall, the currency is referred to as bond notes. When they first issued the bond notes they were set as equal to the USD! You could not exchange it anywhere outside of Zimbabwe though. I was in Zimbabwe the day that Mugabe was removed from office. The change immediately affected the value of the bond notes - it was devalued on the 'market'. The notes you have still looks like the bond notes. The toll fees were 2 bond notes - sure this is still the case.

[@catherinegifford7767]

Think it was 10 bond when I was there 2019?

[@englotv]

you are so great, i started knowing your channel and I have found myself addicted in a few hours and now I have watched a number of your videos....

[@tenaciobarrera]

"The world is closing in And did you ever think That we could be so close like brothers?" Klaus Meine

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Woman escorting Nora to wild-dogs was very informative & helpful.

[@stevenharper9066]

Thanks Noraly you’re awesome 👍🏻😎🇺🇸🏍️

[@youneskhalid6052]

Thank you Sunchine for Arabic subtitle. Greetings from Morocco 🇲🇦. Nice video ❤️

[@fernandomarquez3131]

Noraly welcome to BULAWAYO, carrot country, big thumbs 👍 up Noraly love ❤️ you

[@cedricparkinson3635]

The Black girl at the dog compound was beautiful.

[@martinmukosera4118]

When I saw the owner of the African Sun Homestay I remembered him and I actually stayed in that same room 4 years ago☺️😂lovely quiet place and very generous host

[@grannygear1001]

Yes, the wild dogs with large ears were amazing, Glad there are some kind people rescuing them.

[@pdcrucial9058]

Thanks Itchy I lived in Vic Falls for over 13 years and I know everywhere you went on your tour

[@Sean-hf5mn]

Well come to my Country! Enjoy.

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

Vitamins ✅ I have never seen carrots quite like those. Very interesting to see the wild dogs. They have so much competition in the food chain. Nice to know somebody is watching out for them. 500 Km - 300 miles is a lot of ground to cover in a day. Nice video. Thanks, Noraly! 🤠😎

[@sroberts605]

You've never seen carrots like those perfectly normal carrots? lol, what do yours look like? The painted dogs are endangered almost entirely because of human encroachment.

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

@@sroberts605 All the carrots I see around here are very straight, they go to more of a straight point, are not as thick at top and have a more symmetrical taper. The carrots in Noraly's video look pretty tasty though. I'd snack on one of those.

[@bukitkatilmp]

Good evening Noraly, from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@Zimbodownunder]

New subscriber here, I enjoyed watching this video. I was so happy to see Tanaka your host she was so informative and is very passionate about painted dogs!!! My name is Tanaka too, I am binging all your Southern African videos.

[@boschpp]

Amazing to see you riding in Zimbabwe, not the first country that comes in my mind to visit, let alone ride a bike. The people are hardworking but the country is so much damaged by the bizarre corruption and total mismanagement that went on. Big respect how the 'regular' people of Zimbabwe keep themselves and their county going...

[@sallymakoni7194]

Visit victoria falls,you will love it

[@patiencemuguti4121]

Nice watching videos from Zimbabwe, thanks Noraly.

[@iluvutubetube]

Good morning Noraly from North America! I enjoyed your videos tremendously!

[@ROHAN0APK]

Was waiting eagerly for the update 🤩

[@cladzicd]

Have been checking daily for the update

[@fishabit]

@@NanaRides Me too! I was mildly concerned.

[@juegoelhombreenlaluna]

Since I've been following Noraly and I've seen all her videos, someone always appears out of nowhere and helps her, that girl is protected by the angels

[@stefanpersson3865]

Zimbabwe sims like a cool place to visit can,t wait to see your next video thank you Noraly ❤️

[@wedwardes]

Be careful changing money. Best to do it in a shop maybe buying something not on the street. In Bulawayo back in 1993 I changed Rand for Zim on the street and was given a roll with newspaper inside.

[@shumbamutasa]

Thank you for showcasing the land of my forefathers.

[@JohnKafufi-dy9rm]

That's our mighty Victoria falls wish you can also go to the Zambians side with love from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@projetalimentation2605]

C’est un regard nouveau sur le monde que nous découvrons à travers les vidéos de cette brave femme.

[@russsaunders321]

Wild Dogs and Very orange carrots! Awesome! I hope they save those Wild Dogs...beautiful animals.

[@gaminikumara4752]

Hi.. I'm from Sri Lanka and watched some episodes of your solo bike ride adventures round the world. It's amazing to see a girl riding alone in various parts of the world, especially through national parks infested with wild animals. You seem to be a brave, strong woman to undertake such risky journeys. I'm also interested in riding my motorbike around our island country to enjoy the beauty of it. Really, Sri Lanka is a beautiful island blessed with natural beauty. The world we live in is beautiful, and to see that beauty we must travel. At the end of your bike journey be sure to write a book on your travel experiences..I'm looking forward to watching your next episode..

[@sambado]

She has a blog and share with us some short stories. You should check it out.

[@iceberg9248]

Go for it Gamini

[@mohomedarshaq7843]

Hey gamini ayubowan machan I'm from Sri Lanka as well . Nice to meet a fellow sri Lankan here

[@ricktaylor3748]

Noraly, you had almost 6,600 views in 28 minutes. You've become VERY popular in little time. I envy your lifestyle tremendously, I know God is watching over you. Please be careful on your never-ending journey and your quest for adventure. 💚

[@thekisianganipodcast]

10K in 44 Minutes

[@osacmutemu2346]

Good job 👏👍 All African are proud of you Under God protection 🙏

[@Spirifiume]

That would be the god Nana-Buluku.

[@luciawepener]

I had the privilege to saw African Wild Dogs in Buffalo Park in Namibia 🇳🇦. Beautiful scenery 👌

[@ashwinkumart8642]

You are travelling to places no one I know has been.. awesome

[@krypticbrhoez3525]

the police are so warm and welcoming 😊

[@foridor]

Your loading of the carrots left me laughing--gorgeous big carrots!! All that healthy Vitamin K will be great for your vision. Happy trails!

[@joefishnc]

Love your videos...your a beautiful courageous inspirational adventurous women, with a beautiful positive soul, keep it up !!!

[@brendonfrith3236]

My home town, thanks for sharing. Getting home sick! 😊

[@paulg3012]

Just learned that a spoor is a track or footprint.

[@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee]

Noraly should park her bike somewhere safe and spend a few days in National Parks every now and then. I am bummed out she is missing out on the amazing wildlife in Southern Africa in the national parks. Hwange and Mana Pools are must visit NPs in Zimbabwe.

[@AlainGuindon]

Yes, my thoughts exactly. Hwange on the way from Vic Falls to Bulawayo, or around lake Kariba to Bummi Hills, then Mana Pools, or canoe from Kariba Dam to Chirundu.

[@MuhammadIamhardBrucelee]

@@AlainGuindon She already missed out on Kruger, Etosha and Chobe to say the least. She went to that private game reserve, Etosha Heights but Etosha is so much better. It’s not like she is not into wildlife as she gets excited seeing zebras and giraffes and elephants on the way. She should park her bike and go spend a few days in a safari lodge every now and then.

[@bobmirror7164]

The fuel bladders are the way to go even though they are awkward when refueling. To make refueling easier, make funnel from a clear plastic 1-liter soda bottle. Cut it in two so you can push the halves together when not in use. Then cut a 3/4 circle the size of the bladder pour spout, in to the open funnel side with the twist off cap. This pinches the funnel to the fuel bladder pour spout. A string can be tied around the bottle neck to assist in storing the funnel on the outside of the luggage.

[@FergusJohnston]

I think she knows...

[@robhart3451]

They actually have a pocket on the outside canvas sleeve that holds a spout. I saw one at a bike shop the other day & had a good look at it. Clever idea.

[@محمدالعزوزيعياض]

رائع ... نحن بكثرة نتبع رحلاتك الشيقة في العالم العربي .. بالتوفيق .

[@Trekopolis]

Just when I find myself complaining about my job, (stress) life, whatever...I watch one of your videos and I suddenly realize how safe and cozy I have it. Even being a man I would have great anxiety living each moment in the "unknown" while being in the middle of nowhere trying to communicate with people who I could not understand. What you do is truly amazing and an inspiration to many. There is no fear in you or at least you don't show it! I'd be a nervous wreck traveling in those lands. Perhaps you eventually get used to it.

[@fanusswarts2033]

So far I must say,Botswana looks less like the much frowned upon Zim,it looks relatively liveable there,but its still early and I think we'll learn allot through your travels Noraly,you show us the country as it truly is and not the media perception

[@pelo4040]

How do you mean? That you thought Botswana and Zimbabwe looked alike?

[@fanusswarts2033]

@@pelo4040 no,what I meant was,Botswana look very primitive and un developed,but people speak highly of Botswana,yet the much frowned upon Zimbabwe looks pretty well developed and seems like more is happening in Zim

[@pelo4040]

@@fanusswarts2033 oh. I get it now.

[@godsown7947]

Zim is definitely more developed infrastructure wise than Bots. however Bots on the other hand is better economically than Zim that's why is frowned upon

[@fanusswarts2033]

@@godsown7947 true,Zim in the correct hands can be a tourist attraction,we used to visit the vic falls as a holiday every year in school,offcourse I always missed that trip,but it used to be a nice country

[@ivorscrotumic3556]

Tanaka is an angel on Earth. What an all-round beautiful person.

[@viagens_de_mota]

Obrigado pela inspiração.... 😊

[@allyzzagrace0626]

Wow..beautiful.

[@vigneshwarsiva282]

Your are the best example of Eat➡️sleep➡️ride Your life is a dream to me. I am eager for your upcoming uploads and best of luck

[@MrBlurbman]

Noraly, do yourself a favor and go to see the Matopos just outside Bulawayo. It is a deeply spiritual place for the Zimbabwean people and absolutely beautiful. You can just feel the presence when you are there. Thanks for your amazing channel.

[@investmentkid6709]

It’s not Zimbabwean Dollar Ma’am , it’s called the Bond Note and only can be used within Zimbabwe not internationally

[@staxter6]

Give my love to Matopos nr Bulawayo, you'll love the rock structures...very scenic. Wonder if the Nesbitt Castle Hotel / Lodge is still in B, its a great place for a treat and a stunning backstory.

[@belindaklein467]

Digby Nesbitt passed away couple months ago wonder if it will carry on

[@BobStapleton1]

I stayed in that exact same room in Bulawayo when I was last there a few years ago! Only difference being I was heading to Vic Falls not the other way around 😊

[@shamisomakuvaro9393]

Iam loving each and every video of urs in my country our carrots are nice and sweet too l love them to bits.Thanks for sharing the wild dog centre didnt know that it exists in Zim🙏👍

[@sicko_the_ew]

There's also the matter of the origins of "game", and the early history of game reserves. In the very earliest of times, the English (landed classes version) meaning of "game" describes what was sought to be preserved - namely, things a hunter could kill. Antelope, elephant, zebras, basically. And then there were creatures that "stole" the game - "vermin": Lion, cheetahs, Wild Dogs. So if you read the accounts of the earliest rangers in the earliest park (Kruger), part of their job was "vermin control". They would hunt lion (because the lion were killing the "game"). As for Wild Dogs, they were to be exterminated. (Rationale for this included their hunting methods. Packs of canines are pretty "cruel" hunters if you apply human standards - or should that be "humane" standards -- since humans have done things that wolves would think cruel if they could.) So one of the reason the Painted Dogs (renamed, I think, to get rid of all the associations with cruelty and viciousness in the old writings) are endangered is because for quite a long time "conservation authorities" hunted them, with the intention of making them extinct. They're one of the few creatures facing extinction not just as a consequence of getting in the way of something some greedy ape-creatures have a whim to possess, but as part of a deliberate extermination programme. I hope they somehow make it through this century and onward. I don't think the name is the problem; it's the attitudes; and I think those have changed anyway, so we might as well just go back to calling them Wild Dogs. Nothing wrong with being Wild. Nothing at all wrong with being a Dog (best people on Earth are dogs). No need to muck around with names as if this somehow reaches the substance of things. Oh, and that big dog at your accommodation? I think he might be at least partly Rhodesian Ridgeback - a breed indigenous to that part of the world, that has found its way all around the world. Might have initially been a cross between African dogs (which tend to be "high-speed-models" - since dogs are for hunting, traditionally - as is the case in every human society if you look far enough back) with a "Mohican" along the spine, and bull mastiffs. I heard they were for lion hunting, although I don't think many people were involved in lion hunting for its own sake. Lion were exterminated because they kill cattle. (Most of the people and other beings exterminated in Africa have probably been done so over cattle, actually. Which was and still is pecunia - from Latin pecus - cow/ money.)

[@trilithon108]

They were bred for lion hunting but to flush out lions so they could be shot, not to actually attack lions because then they would die.

[@geofiggy]

Those carrots were HUGE and bright Orange. Bet you these guys didn't use any GMO fertilizer. Looked Organic to me. Let's know how they tasted. Kudos to the African wild dogs conservation. I understand they are endangered. Interesting Police barricades. Certainly confusing. Those puppies at the place you are staying are nothing like those "monsters" in Season 2. Thanks for taking us here N. Take care and ride safe. 🤟🏽🖖🏽

[@fungaimagumise4360]

Tanaka is knowledgeable and eloquent

[@zeviatakawira]

wow this is great...... love my Zimbabwean people

[@georgealexander9179]

Vitamins check. Carrots 🥕 are buckled in and safe.

[@Jim553just]

I remember when this was about riding a motorbike, the adventures that came with it, and a fresh look at travel.

[@danmoyer4650]

Are you suggesting that it isn't anymore? I don't get the point you seem to be trying to make.

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

It's more about riding and education right now . Which is even more exciting.

[@subhadeeppaul]

Riding a motorbike - check Adventures - check Fresh look at travel - check What is it that seems to be missing from what you "remember"?

[@marshinn]

Wow, I have been following the Painted Dog Conversation for a few years. Great to see them on your trip!