[S1 - Eps. 88] WHERE IS THE ARAL SEA?

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In this episode I'm riding from Kyzylorda to Aralsk. On the way, I'm passing Baikonur, the place in Kazakhstan where rockets are being launched into space! I didn't get to see a launch, but I did walk through some pieces of old rocket laying around there - how cool is that!
After a long and hot day of riding through semi-desert, I reached Aralsk. This town used to have it's harbour right at the Aral Sea, which was the 4th biggest lake in the world.
Due to bad water management in the Sovjet times to irrigate cotton plantation, the Aral Sea almost entirely dried up. Kazakhstan is working hard on dams to try and restore the Aral Sea and at this moment the Aral Sea is 'only' 25 kilometers away from Aralsk. In a few years, this harbour should have water again!
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@joerg_saxony 5 жыл бұрын

My son (4) asked me recently: "Why is this woman still traveling, she's travelling since a long time?!" After a while I said: "Because she has the opportunity to be curious and to find out how beautiful the world really is... and we can be a part of this!" Thanks a lot!

@joerg_saxony 5 жыл бұрын

@F C24mg : I have 2 motorcycles and a moped. All without engine catalyst. My second motorcycle and the moped even have 2 stroke engines. Greta and the Green Party do not like me. Although I'm a friendly guy. 🤫🤣

@RainCity3rd 5 жыл бұрын

@F C24mg driving a bike or not has basically no effect on ones overall emissions. That is unless you have cut all normal emissions and live off grid or something unusual then sure it would make a little dent.

@fredrodderts7817 5 жыл бұрын

Get a life .why are you watching this lady ,,,! .. live the dream .

@Novadean1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes thanks a lot for this info my wife is from Kasachstan - Tamirtau and I appreciate you very very much " Aral See " to explain I like your bike very much in Germany never hear about this Typ of a bike I only new the bikes from east Germany and we was having some about alike bike ( EMW - in East Germany E - Eisenacher M - Motoren W - Werke ) Maybe this is a kind of a Lizens Motorbike from " east Germany " ? ? ?

@beakittelscherz5419 3 жыл бұрын

@@Novadean1 hi Werner. Nee, ich glaub das ist ein Australisches bike! Hab ich auch noch nie vorher gehört. Aber die c90 supercup Honda oder ne KTM würde mich zum Reisen auch interessieren . Von wegen Handling und selberschrauben ! Herzlisch hessische Grüüße nach "Drieben" gell ;-)

@neatapeace4266 3 жыл бұрын

Funny that I’m the only one watching Noraly in our house while I’m cooking or sewing. It’s a kind of escapism at the moment for me. It is lovely to see the world through the eyes of a positive person. My husband keeps joking “oh do you want a motorbike?”

@TheOldaz1 4 жыл бұрын

The Australian government should take notice of this disaster, our inland waterways are drying up for the same reasons. Thanks for the history lesson.

@ABT212 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your environmental history of the Aral Sea. Travelling is also learning.

@chrisdavies73 5 жыл бұрын

If I had a few of the atoms that contain your positive energy I would be a very happy person! I haven't heard you complain once.

@sumchinmangtonsing1252 5 жыл бұрын

royal enfield should sponsor the rest of itchy boot's journey! do you agree?

@BeastyRicky 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do! She personifies the brand perfectly.

@miguelrosalesllano 5 жыл бұрын

nooo :P

@thetessellater9163 4 жыл бұрын

With the hindsight of the present, having embarked on her next adventure, we now know that indirectly, RE has 'sponsored' her. Start from Episode 1,

@carlatamanczyk3891 3 жыл бұрын

I would be surprised if RE would pay to sponsor anyone. When people from India buy businesses (usually motels) in America, they get buy as cheap as possible.

@sayfbsy 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, RE also my fav

@cindym6138 4 жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching your videos. They are excellent! I'm 66 years old. In Missouri USA. Thank you for sharing your journeys! Mother Nature has been talking to us for a long time. Maybe it's time we're start listening....

@Makermook 4 жыл бұрын

The story of the Aral Sea has always made me sad. When I was young, I remember reading about it in (I think) old National Geographic magazines. I'm glad that it is slowly coming back.

@mr.redius 2 жыл бұрын

When the sea left, several cities were found there, I think it was the biblical flood of the past.

@facts-ns7zt 5 жыл бұрын

a girl, a female, a lady,a woman and a rider, an explorer, an adventurer, a traveller and im a man who doesn't get guts to do what you do norally and you earned my respect

@robmyers985 5 жыл бұрын

Absolute eye opener on what they have done to the Aral Sea. Thanks for the small bit of footage about that Miss.

@chrisrogers1110 5 жыл бұрын

Noraly - at a time when our (US) government seems to have forgotten that we are one world and that we should be joining together to make our planet a better place for every living thing, we are so inspired by your fearless exploration of different lands, fascinating people and incredible experiences. You have a perpetually positive attitude and the inherent trust you offer to others who do not necessarily share your language, your religion, your background, your beliefs or your outlook on the future are so wonderful to watch. You remind us of how we all SHOULD be looking at the world. In your videos, we can see the joy in your face as you confront new people and new situations. The challenges that we see you dealing with in your travels make your experiences very real for us - they bring us closer to you and they help us relate to you and to the places you visit, to the people you meet and the problems that you overcome. We wish you all the very best and cannot wait to follow you as your journey continues. Veilige reizen!

@DrAcula496 5 жыл бұрын

Whenever Noraly rides Basanti and hits the road, a song sung by Gene Autry strikes my mind- Back in the saddle again.

@wombatone5577 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the history lesson. In Australia we have an obsession for cotton growing in semi-arid areas and our river systems are in peril! Great motorbike adventure, you are a legend! Thank you.

@pilothouseking 2 жыл бұрын

Cotton is the devils revenge.

@russsaunders321 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the camels! The story of the Aral sea is a sad one with hopefully a happier ending!

@earthlove628 3 жыл бұрын

The kind of info for places like Aral lake is so useful👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@celdo84 4 жыл бұрын

You have become a superstar coz of your awesome smile and humble attitude with the heart of a lion.

@CdnExec 5 жыл бұрын

Great news is that the UN announced to enhance cooperation with International Fund for Saving Aral Sea on May 28th, 2019

@terrykiely9608 5 жыл бұрын

Iam 73 and been riding since I was 14 first bike BSA Bantom this girl is awesome

@roadwarrior8560 3 жыл бұрын

She is the best.

@andreplante9 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing what you learn along the way, the Aral sea story is sad but interresting. At least someone care about it and try to restore it.

@fedordegroot2599 Жыл бұрын

I wrote a thriller about Aralsk-7 a Sovjet biological warfare plant on a island in the Aralsea. I thought that I never would be able to see Aralsk in detail. But Noraly did it! So nice to see Aralsk coming to live!

@2002dude 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 100K+ subs!!

@ashujchwd 5 жыл бұрын

My dad said he'd buy me a bike as I get a good college....now I got into one...and he's offered me a 150 cc city bike😒. I had been following your videos for past 2 weeks or so and am really excited to buy myself a Himalayan....man I go crazy at the sound of that engine... it's like a jolly feeling and I really hope to buy one soon!

@MarcelHuguenin 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved it, another interesting history lesson!

@SirGolfalot- 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information about the Aral Sea. Hopefully, the restoration of it is a success.

@raphaelandrews3617 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU.!! I am a space nut. The large pieces are part of the rocket fist stage boosters. They would be fall off after the rocket is in the air. What a great place to go to.

@munmunhazarika5247 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could live ur life....... Basanti.... Road,...... Scenic beauty...... And a everpresent smile on the face. Never stop being the person ur. Peace

@noproblem2big337 5 жыл бұрын

I'm addicted to this channel, very informative... also I miss riding a motorcycle, it has a calming/relaxing effect on the whole body, I don't think you can be riding a m-cycle and be depressed at the same time, safe travels 👍

@TiberiusWallace 5 жыл бұрын

I honestly laughed out loud when I saw that hotel has international timezone clocks up!

@srl9727 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your style of videos and commentaries. It's very much like sharing a ride with a friend, stopping and having a chat. Cheers!

@MotoMichelle 5 жыл бұрын

Agree 😃

@cohall46 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining. It is not everyday that someone gets to walk through a rocket engine. Congratulations on 100k+.

@GulliNL 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Noraly, thanks for bringing us with you on your adventure around the world! Quick tip: if you want to fuel Basanti with your external petrol cans, hold them sideways instead of like a milk carton. That way the air can move into the cans easier and it won’t slosh around so much, causing less spillage 😊 Ride safe! Groetjes uit Nederland.

@RVboyjunior 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so unreal to watch. I taught English in Aralsk back in 2012 to 2014. When I think of Kazakhstan I remember the blue skies and the never ending empty lands. Thanks for this. Safe travels!

@magua-zf4md 5 жыл бұрын

Well... looks like you and Basanti are already plannig for the next adventure... Thank you again Noraly you've made it to bring us even in the belly of a rocket :-))

@chuckvt5196 5 жыл бұрын

Such a sad environmental disaster for the folks there. Beautiful fishing villages and the livelihoods of thousands taken away with the sea. It is a thing not well known in America, and I thank you for shining a light on it. A somber sight to be sure, but we can only hope that it may be at least partially revived. Thanks for a great video and congrats on going over 100K subscribers!

@aspanforever 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Aral sea was an unique place that ruined by a communistic regime. Some part of Kazakhstan, like Semey might be compared with Nevada where people and nature suffered from consequences of big politics like cold war.

@sanja100983 5 жыл бұрын

Keep posting the gorgeous videos. My husband and I have watched all of them in 2 days and we think you are awesome. Sending you a big hello and safe travels from Australia 🤗

@saltydog1311 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did enjoy the history lesson on the Aral Sea. Thank you, and as usual, great video. Always enjoy them. I am traveling vicariously through you. Take care.

@2wings1bird46 5 жыл бұрын

Every episode is so wonderful, I am pained to understand why anyone would thumbs down?🤷‍♂️. 🙏❤️👍

@ebells33 Жыл бұрын

Guessing anyone who gives her a thunbs down is they are jealous of her journeys. She is so amazing in shiwibg us the world!!

@bhishekghusalkar3297 5 жыл бұрын

This is historic place you visit. The human first satellite, first astronaut, first pet sent to the space. Initially it is build for testing of BALLESTIC MISSILE. Then the man who had a dream to walk on moon convert the program into space foundation & research. Salute this USSR TOP Scientist. Besides this also thends to space race reach to cold war. The place has it's historic story. Admit.✌️

@sergikoms9611 4 жыл бұрын

it's not a communist USSR Scientist - it's old Russia scientists and their students, work in gulag like places. - Aral is a chemical weapon pandemonium.

@rickgpz1209 4 жыл бұрын

@@sergikoms9611 Yes, it was BIO-WEAPONS including anthrax, smallpox, plague, brucellosis, and tularemia that were created and manufactured on an island in the Aral Sea. I doubt if there was much clean-up after it was closed. In May 1988, 50,000 Saiga antelope which had been grazing downwind on a nearby steppe dropped dead - in the space of an hour.

@romanryuninvalek487 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickgpz1209 Holy shit. I can definitely sense something sinister there, I cannot believe how positive this lady is, I would puke there and run away immediately.

@carmencheney9211 4 ай бұрын

Wow!! Walk through a piece of Rocket. That is so cool

@istvantorok26 4 жыл бұрын

So much fun to watch your travels . You are the most inspiring girl on the internet . Keep it up , ride safe !

@murlikrishnamurthy6638 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats nooraly. At 60+ I live my dreams through your travels. Love from Pune, India

@mrkeiths48 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying the scenery, history and geography lessons completely.

@TripleU-E 3 жыл бұрын

it’s always amazing how you find the perfectly matching music for your videos

@allanbrown3493 5 жыл бұрын

Continually impressed at how well you are doing on your journey, stay safe.

@maxkazzora4234 Жыл бұрын

The Kazakh people were lovely but their country is so flat and not so interesting. Shame you couldn’t get to the Baikonaur areodrome. Still enjoying whatever you tube puts out to see of your incredible videos of wherever you go Noraly. Thank you for bringing it to millions who otherwise couldn’t appreciate it. 👍👏👏

@oso_nomada 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! The history lesson and more dialogue from you is great! Now my wife and mom are huge fans of you! Ride on!!

@SwiftEagleOne 5 жыл бұрын

IB, great to see 100K "travellers" following and having fun along your journey.

@FJ20244 5 жыл бұрын

That weird moment when everyone starts staring at our IRON Woman :D

@royhermans7722 3 жыл бұрын

Hoi Noraly, geweldig hoe je op een eenvoudige manier weet je me te boeien op je reizen. Hoewel het niet altijd eenvoudig is voor je is. Respect. Gr Roy

@stevenharper9066 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride 👍🏻😎

@hp127 2 жыл бұрын

2021: it is a real pleasure to bingewatch your sights and insights. Thanks from Amsterdam. I watched rocketlaunches and this looks cool!

@mark2spain784 5 жыл бұрын

Your journey is nothing short of inspirational. Congratulations on the 100k subscribers 👍

@robertrichard6107 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got the scoop on the Aral Sea, it's that ol' King Cotton chestnut! Thank you Madamoisel Noraly.

@agarciaguero 5 жыл бұрын

Lol my wife said oh your watching your girlfriend again! 😘😜

@cng1383 5 жыл бұрын

You are not the only one :) My wife says the same

@dogchanneldoglover5506 5 жыл бұрын

Haha same here my girlfriend get so jealous when I watch her episode

@lylemacdonald6672 5 жыл бұрын

Same here! Too funny.

@josemanuelsantos9655 5 жыл бұрын

It appends to me and my girlfriend. I think she's a bit jealous of Noraly and Basanti lol

@goldenretriever6261 5 жыл бұрын

Back off, Noraly is my girlfriend.

@Anath525 5 жыл бұрын

I love it when you include history in your videos like how you visit really old buildings or how you went to the capital of the Mongol horde and now, the Aral sea! Really cool and awesome work.

@Annur375 6 ай бұрын

History is always interesting; thank you for telling us about the Aral Sea. Best to you always and Godspeed.

@jaywalker4127 5 жыл бұрын

Good information about Aral sea!!!

@donstravelsandrants. 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing information about the Aral sea.

@1736 5 жыл бұрын

Always a great way to start the day when I get up and see that you have uploaded another video. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.

@akraxit 5 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos with a permanent smile on my face... Keep up the good work! And thank you! For opening up the world for me

@osimnod 4 жыл бұрын

4th largest lake in the world? The Aral Sea environmental disaster is Soviet planning at its finest. Glad to hear the officials are trying to reverse that tragedy and restore what they can. Hope they pulled out the rusting hulks of boats and ships before flooding again. Thanks for the update, Noraly.

@MoreIKu 6 ай бұрын

It was so large that in ancient times it was considered as a part of the Caspian Sea

@arnoldhau1 4 ай бұрын

The plan itself actually was allready made in Tsarist times. But of course it was not the best idea in any case.

@tonimusgrave9530 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video and REALLY interesting history lesson. Thank you for showing us what you see in your travels!...now on to the next video..

@abdulkaharembi9925 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy this part, especially Aral sea

@sharadpanwar7 4 жыл бұрын

Liked your video! You are the brave woman I have ever seen. Wish you a very happy journey. Keep posting the great video like this one.

@ashrafempnr 5 жыл бұрын

Crossed 100K subscribers. Eagerly waiting to see the opening of OUR silver button 🎁😀

@ashish00007 5 жыл бұрын

She will probably get to open it only after this tour and reaches back to Holland

@BillyTheKidder 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, can’t wait to see OUR silver play button, for OUR channel, after putting in the work for all of OUR videos, on OUR bike Basanti. 😏

@MotoMichelle 5 жыл бұрын

😃

@robertthedutchguy4365 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the history lesson very much. Please do more. Have fun!

@spudboy56 5 жыл бұрын

I'd be in a panic over the lack of gas stations. Thankfully you found one! Stay hydrated and keep it upright cutie!

@rocketraccoon77 5 жыл бұрын

My favourite person on the whole of Internet. You go girl. 👍🏻👍🏻

@umbertoyltp 4 жыл бұрын

Great story about Aral Sea, very well prepared!

@tona296 5 жыл бұрын

I am your new subscriber 👍👍 You are iron lady 💪💪

@wimm1392 5 жыл бұрын

She is a TULIP

@johnh5299 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting history lesson thanks

@ShujaKidwaiMasauliwala 5 жыл бұрын

Noraly, this video is probably one of teh best so far. You had good content which also included a lesson in history. Looks like you have started putting in a lot more effort into giving your audience a true glimpse in to the places you are visiting. One thing that I have noticed is that there aren't much people at the ruins and historic sites that you visit. I am guessing that the population of these countries are so sparse that it doesn't attract a lot of curious heads... Keep riding and taking us to new places... Awaiting your next video....

@KRAM-zb2vc 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 101K subs, the roads will test you both at some point, you and Basanti stay safe and shiny side up👍🏻

@ansongeorge8322 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 101k subscribers ... Girl you are getting popular in a great pace. All the best. Ride safe ♥️

@TheEZGZ 5 жыл бұрын

It is so scary to be alone in the middle of nowhere and not find Petrol stations. I have been in that situation... Amazing that we have so many people crowded in towns and then you have nobody and desert as far as you can see. I thought you were going to drive Basanti threw the Rocket Tubes. LOL Thanks for the history lesson. It proves that it is not nice to fool with Mother Nature... Stay Safe :-)

@want2ride135 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on how fast you crushed 100,000 subs. Your videos have been awesome to watch. Continued safe travels.🇨🇦

@AhmadullahTanha 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 100k. I hope the community is getting bigger quickly. There is always something special we get in each video. Keep going and keep inspiring us Noraly. Stay Safe always.

@Ducati_Dude 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 Congrats on 100K Subs... 🙂👍

@pumpkinhead867 5 жыл бұрын

As usual another top notch video. Thank you for bringing us along on your adventure. Ride safe.

@williamsimmons152 5 жыл бұрын

That would be my greatest fear....not finding a gas station.

@antonycarr5177 2 жыл бұрын

Another really good informative video. It’s is very inspirational and wants to make me explore this wonderful world we have. Thanks again.

@user-vs4jm7rg7r 3 жыл бұрын

Good information about aral sea thanks

@thetruth4944 5 жыл бұрын

Keep rising, targeting 1M! Congrats Noraly & Basanti for reaching 100k+ subs All ve the same passion! Support u all the way!

@ssaammy1965 2 жыл бұрын

You are now close to 900k! Guys, ceep pushing!!

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 7 ай бұрын

And now, 5 years after starting her channel, Noraly has exceeded 2 million subs!! What a well earned accomplishment!

@kevintsg4281 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Noraly . I am your fans from Malaysia . Congratulations on 100k . Drive safe , and wait for your many new video to come .

@rlyman111 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking where I would like to see.

@snebis 2 жыл бұрын

11:00 sky is looking like a reflection of earth...so beautiful

@tomjansen5534 4 жыл бұрын

Mooi dat we nog de oude video's beschikbaar hebben. Dankje Noraly ;-) ;-)

@FranciscoJenOu 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I picked up my new Himalayan today! I decided to buy the RE bike inspired by your journey, and I expect to travel a lot with it. And congratulations for the 100K+ subscriptions! Best Regards.

@etcrobb 5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to let you know how awesome your videos are and how much my dad and I have enjoyed each and every video! I have watched about 80% of all of your videos in the last few days! I am getting a motorcycle license soon and your bike really interests me! Looks like Royal Enfield makes some really nice bikes! Looking forward to seeing more videos in the future! Stay safe!

@paulpartridge2674 5 жыл бұрын

Absolute inspiration, love the vlogs, keep safe and enjoy!

@beakittelscherz5419 3 жыл бұрын

8.21 the Rocket smiles back ! lol

@F.Krueger-cs4vk 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing your interesting video. Really unfortunate about the inland sea catastrophe. I hope it can be fully restored & communities return again.. Cheers from 🇦🇺

@vikash380 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heart "The tough lady", hope you visit India soon, would love to meet you someday.

@ducati916SPS 6 ай бұрын

4 years old....but I am catching up!! Binge watching 😊

@wattong1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the historical back ground of the Aral Sea, it's a very sad occurrence.

@sampoteste 5 жыл бұрын

I loved the history lesson :-) Awesome ride today. Stay safe and keep smiling. Thanks for sharing.

@Shailu_dlp 5 жыл бұрын

Love from India Congratulations for 100k subscribers and Eid Mubaruk

@newmonk4953 5 жыл бұрын

I Love the way you say "Let's go" ☺😊

@adventurelife239 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea about AREAL SEA. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION.

@mrmrmosse 5 жыл бұрын

I love her smalltalk and her description of checking in and out of hotels and so on. That´s allways an important thing when travelling around, Yes I know that. In my time there was no such things as cellphones or GPS so it was in that aspect more difficult. This is the best travelling videos I´ve ever seen, It´s really like travelling with her, so personal and bright!