Thank you both for your service🫡 but Africa is not as scary as they told ya.

Scary no , but still not easy to travel through those conditions

@@srizviewz traveling off road in a rainy season is never easy anywhere

​​@@CryMeARiver13you are right. She purposely rides off the paved roads and hence has to face difficulty. These non Africans praise her sky high sitting in their comfy homes.

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Noraly's helmut would scare anybody, even big dogs

We passed Mzuzu in 2011. Really would have loved to stay longer in Malawi. Very friendly people.

@@alexshatzko1381 Predator like🤣🤣🤣🤣

She came near my town in kingman Arizona a while back,she is a world star shining her light for all to see I'm thankful for he real human service her great way of life is fabulous.

And we are all coming to visit soon❤

LOL...though a fright of a different type. But yea anytime I think of the dangerous places/situations we have seen Noraly in, the cartel territory always pops into my head first for being worst. I don't know if it is, just say'in. Peace!

You are very true.

"Very rich in good character" Well that's one thing they'll never say about the USA.

Yes I agree, what a difference, when you can get out away from the water.

Yes! The drone does provide a unique view and allows us to see the beautiful landscape.

+1 😃

Sane here

Amen

Me too.... In fact, the only one.

Me too. I like before watching.

I like the name shongolola! Millipede means "thousand foot" does shongolola mean something similar?

@@riendetout8812 Thank you for your reply. Shongololo comes from the Zulu and Xhosa language meaning to roll up or curl up. We have 11 official languages in South Africa and most South Africans of all languages - use the name. It’s a cute name😂

I am from KZN lower south coast South Africa and we grew up with it.

Being from the USA, I agree 100%. We are not shown or taught the truth. Every country has a bad element and that's what gets all the big media attention. People being nice apparently doesn't get the ratings compared to violence. I am so thankful for Itchy Boots showing us truth. Peace!

@@jasonzerbini2375 Being from Canada, it would be easy for me to feel that way about the USA if I only watched what is covered in the news.

Being from the US I thought the same thing until I went to Africa, now I’ve been back twice and would go back again if the opportunity presented itself.

And you all from the USA, Canada, and elsewhere, commenting are very sorely, politically-correct, missing the point. What is the point? The point is that Noraly's very hardcore, unforgiving African adventure showcasing the intensive and extensive infrastructural decay and the entrenched lack of development brings out the hospitable nature of its people, always willing to lending a helping hand, especially to foreigners. Noraly enjoyed that privilege. Equally, every retrogression, poverty, wars, disease, etc that is shown in the news about Africa is correct, and just as valid as the Noraly positive outlook in life depicting suffering and smiling, and hope for the future. So, in a nutshell, there is no contradiction between the news media reporting and the Noraly scenic journey and experiment about Africa. Noraly concluded this video by showing where she is lodging with a "broken faucet, no running water" in a region obviously blessed with abundant "heavy rainfalls," as she said, plenty of rivers and lakes? How is that a positive thing about "Africa?" How many Americans or Canadians would have tolerated that type of service, broken faucets, no running water, in their own respective countries, in any hotel or motel? But that is typical (West) Africa for you - where running water is gold.

@@emmanuelochieke1645 all that are adventurers that are lucky enough to be able to live and see these places . American and Canadians don’t all need king size beds

Millipede.

@@basilpunton5702 thanks

@@basilpunton5702 We call it a "Shongololo" here in South Africa 🙂

@@lawrencefoster5608 Not everyone is money driven. YMMV. I believe she truly enjoys what she's doing. She learned most of this when she wasn't making money from it.

@@lawrencefoster5608 However, she has 2.3 million subscribers because of her great qualities, not the other way around. Yes, it's also her very full time job, but she earns every penny of it...and was doing the same thing between other jobs before she was able to make a decent living from KZfaq. It is her passion, talent, skill and - yes - perseverance, that has brought her a hard-earned income doing what she loves.

@@lawrencefoster5608just be quiet 🤐

@@gailtaylor1636 Don't be naive.

@@lawrencefoster5608 If you're suggesting what she's doing isn't difficult, I'd really like to see you try. As the old adage goes, "put up or shut up."

I started watching Noraly when she began Season 6. By episode 35 I bought another bike, that was back in July, 2022. When I reflect on her amazing video series I have already watched over 50 HOURS just in Season 7. I don't recall how many episodes were in Season 6 but I'm confident in thinking there were more than 50 hours there, so, over 100 hours of Itchy Boots and I think she is my sister, I know her that well. What Noraly has achieved few will ever get close to. And, she is so very smart. Think of it, each episode is around 23 minutes, which if picked up by a national television service, her timing is perfect for commercial tell lie vision, room for commercials and announcements. In praise of Noraly Schoenmaker, the real Wonder Woman.

We are many 😊

Ella disfruta mucho su trabajo y lo hace muy bien esos 2.3 millones de seguidores lo dicen. Malawi un país con mucha riqueza natural, gracias mil Noraly por mostrarlo a tus seguidores. En cuanto a su chubasquero me sorprende que lo haya olvidado hasta hoy es la primera vez que yo recuerde olvida algo en fin siempre hay una primera vez. Saludos a todos los fans de Noraly desde un RINCONCITO DONDE HACEN SU NIDO LAS OLAS DEL MAR (Veracruz, México)

I read 1000s of comments and never cease to be amazed at how well some can articulate so much in so few words like your comment bonim! Well done! Peace!

@@jasonzerbini2375 Iam much humbled 🙏

Yup, it was a funny interaction. Noraly misidentified it as a centipede, perhaps that's why she was a bit cautious ...

That millipede was totally awesome! ( after counting how many pairs of shoes my wife has, I’m sure they’re related somehow! )😁

But comparatively the millipede is very huge compared to what we're used to.

It is a Chongololo. Totally harmless I was in fits of laughter

@@evelynsouzaferreira4593 Especially the wakey-wakey part.

True bro

does pump out nasty if you annoy it! cyanide or sometimes mild acid if i remember correctly, I was always touching stuff in africa and getting stung or numb fingers!

is it a chongalolo ?

@@alanblair6720 Yes sir

@@bjorndunderbeck ...But this one is harmless,just that it stinks

Drone images these days are more common but clearly Noraly is so talented artistically in cinematography and that makes her aerial scenes far superior. The way they start, the cut/transition between scenes, the music, and how they end. For example sometimes the music starts real low just before she cuts to the drone scene and its just long enough for us to think, get ready here it comes! Peace!

@@jasonzerbini2375 I completely agree. The music really adds an extra layer to the videos, doesn't it? Like you said, I think the cut/transition between scenes adds a lot of... I don't know, not sure what to call it, there's something very "Itchy Boots" about it; because almost all adventure channels have included some drone scenes these days, but somehow they are missing something... that 'wow' factor 😁

@@MikePara111 OK glad its just not me then! I was thinking same that I can't put my finger on it exactly but we know we feel it time and time again. I don't think we are biased at all Mike. Haha

I only hope that whoever found the rain jacket makes good use of it!

It will be a very stylish Millipede if it's seen wearing Noraly's rain jacket! 🐛🦠🌍🏍🧥🦊

@@foxiedogitchypaws7141 It'll have a hard time explaining why it needs motorcycle clothing, not least as there are no motorcycles with hundreds of foot rests.

I second your thoughts! I do not own or ride motorcycles but Noraly has captured and held my interest through all these seasons! She amazes me with her endless talents and cheerful disposition! She has earned my respect with every single video!! Appreciate your comment!!

Well said Frank! So many other channels only manage to attract one demographic or specific interest group. Noraly has attracted people in all age groups, demographics, religions, countries, all with varied interests. She is amazing in more ways than we can imagine. We are so fortunate to be watching this legend. Peace!

Slava Russia 🇷🇺.

Slava Commander in Chief Vlad Putin and General Shoigu ​@@collinsoconnor5843

Now that's Itchy Boot perseverance! Glad you got the package. Her products are awesome. I use them daily.

@@jasonzerbini2375 Thanks, bro, I got you, that's the spirit, but I won't use them, I treat them as a collection. Those things are important to me, mean a lot

Yep thats Noraly all the way. Always looking and moving forward.

howdy from Northern Alabama! As a parent of 3 Adult children we never stop worrying, We only hope they have Angles sitting on their shoulders and they think smart , trust little and explore more. 🌍🌎🌏🏘🏡🏠🏍🛵🛣🦊

I have been saying this for years i worry about her being alone she had help for a few weeks in Madagascar which i think we all appreciated i worry about a serious traffic accident more than anything else i guess this is just an old man worrying please be careful love you ❤❤

Yip. Shongololo in South Africa. We used to play with them too and let them crawl across our hands.

🐛🌍🏍🦊

Hey Willy I do the same thing. So many incredible videos no way we can remember them. Keeping the history of her travels in forefront gives us better perspective as she continues creating new. I've accumulated around 140 screen captures across all seasons and set PC to scroll them as the screen saver. Very entertaining!. Peace!

@@jasonzerbini2375 …. Hey Jason, that’s a great idea! I’ll do the screenshots too. Thanks for mentioning this. Ride safe brother!

I use the google Screen Capture extension. Takes a little practice to use and capture the exact moment but gets nice full screen captures. I am thinking of uploading them to my Imageshack so they can be shared with select faithful and trusted IB followers. Let me know if interested and if/when I get them uploaded I'll get a link to you. Peace!

I did neither 😂

​@@Valkyrie57yall sound like robots

@@phreakyzeke5824 Sorry, no actual word as "Yall" are you a Robot..?

@@Valkyrie57 Pretty much every biker I meet on the road when I'm out riding at some point is asked by me, 'have you ever watched ItchyBoots on KZfaq?' Then I tell them how she inspired me back onto a motorcycle, back then I was 71. Since I got back on a bike I've clocked just short of 24,000 km beginning my season 3 in Alberta where more than half the year makes riding not so available due to SNOW! Not a fan of snow while I sit here every Wednesday and Sunday watching Noraly riding in places where snow tends not to go, rain not withstanding.

@@GertjanZwiggelaar-mo4tz Great comment, but I fear wasted on our "moronic" friend..🤔

Nine A.M., Wednesday and Sunday. Sure as clockwork our favourite girl in the world posts her new day's adventure. I can set my clock and calendar by her.

Mine too, by far and I watch a lot of rider videos. I know pretty much all the girls out there riding and making videos; not personally but from watching them. Men also. Nobody does it better than Noraly Schoenmaker. That extra special quality she adds is a HUGE brain and TONS of talent.

Yes, excellent. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Mevrouw Schoenmaker. You cooked up one mighty fine bun in your oven. Now we all get to enjoy what you and her Dad raised to become one of the finest adventure vloggers on the planet. Thank you.

You are the best !

@@williamchandler2558 you're better than the last.🙏🙏🙏

for real

Dit is 'n duisend- poot. Totally harmless. 😂

@@BB-nw6cs They take even longer to put their boots on. By the time they are done they have to take em all off again to go to sleep. The life of a millipede biker is not easy but likely a lot easier than one of Noraly's rides on a typical five star highway in Africa. By five star I mean, a serious off road moto track for highly experienced riders, not for the faint of heart.

Maybe the reason for the millipede’s slow movement is precisely its many legs/feet, coordinating them to ensure each leg/foot keeps its sequence in moving forward, slowing down, turning, stopping, etc, it’s got to be a challenge. What if one or more legs/feet miss(es) its/their sequence in calibrating the necessary movement? Oh well, maybe I am just imagining things!🤣

Your mom was right. My mom often said the same thing!

Great for us..terrible for her!!😜

And I'm watching from St.Catharines Ontario.

Actually Noraly is a ripple from head to foot. The pounding her body takes on the roads she travels makes for hard muscles. You can see that just looking at her. I bet she could press 100 pounds.

I rode a husky in the desert races in California in the 70s best dirt bike ever at the time!

I think her participation in the "Baja" and "Dinaric" rallies are the main reason for her excellent riding, and of course riding a fully laden "Alaska" with around 30hp. is a very different story to riding a light weight KTM. with probably twice the power.

I think it was cool too, the sweetness of her voice highlighted the whole place.

The only channel where fast-forwarding is never required.

Good afternoon Stefano,I do hope that your mom has made a full recovery and is in good health. Very happy to see that you have commented today.😂

Let's go!!!!!!🙏💪👍

Arrivederci

Morning to you Stefano... well it's morning where I am anyway..☺️ Have a great day!!

Hello ❤

Combined with frequent food poisoning. I really don't know how she does it.

totally agree@@gailtaylor1636

You are very true

This is an awesome opportunity for Revitt. Let's see how long it takes for them to send her a replacement.