I love how everyone in the comments are so respectful with each other that just reflects on the amazing personality of the owner of this channel i.e our Noraly.

Noraly comes alive when she talks about engineering or geology. I cannot say enough how much I admire this woman. Intelligent, curious, brave...a woman for the 21st century. I wonder what else she will do with her life when the Itchy Boots time is over. Will be fascinating to see.

My mom is lung cancer. I watch you in hospital with her. Believe me your world videos are very good cure for my mom. God save you.

Noraly is not just traveling or a traveler, she is also a historian. Thank you Noraly 😍😍

Who else waits every second for amazing content by Noraly? Honestly gives 20 minutes of happiness to so many people indirectly. Thank you @Itchy Boots

I can only Imagine the wonder that a geologist could feel in front of such a monumental project! Thanks for bringing us there with you

A history and geography lesson. Yeah!! Still watching in 2023.Thanks for sharing Noraly. Panama looks lovely. 👍👍

Awesome vlog, as always, Noraly. Thank you. 💯🎉👌🏽 I went through the Panama Canal three years ago and learned that over time 25,000 people had died in the construction, including thousands of workers from India and China. During the period of the US construction, some 5,000 perished, the majority of whom were African Americans. At either end of the canal there are some memorials to these casualties. May they all rest in peace.

I'm from Russia. I didn't think it was possible to travel long distances on such a small motorcycle. I will plan my trip on a Chinese alpha moped. this lady motivates

Hi Noraly! Another fabulous video. Your travels have bought all of us to places we would never have seen otherwise. Your enthusiasm for travel and the wonders you come across is nothing less than addictive- you would have made a fantastic teacher. (I used to be one!). You are a fantastic role model for women and girls everywhere. Still going through your previous series (I'm in Namibia at present!) while waiting avidly for each new episode of this one. Your channel should be compulsory viewing for all students of geology, history, geography, motorcycling, mental health and more. You light up the darkest of days. Stay safe and stay awesome. :)

This channel is not only entertainment for motorcycle lovers but is also very educational and brought to us by a very brave and educated woman who keep us exited with every new episode.The smile on Noraly's face is back after a very exhausted crossing of the Darien Gap.Thumbs up she get...

Fascinating how you turn your life, passions, experiences into videos! This is so much more inspiring and captivating than any Netflix or TV stuff i saw so far! Creators like you make KZfaq such a great place!

Itchy Boots: my preferred “pit stop” regarding videos on motorcycle adventures. This is where our hostess is bold enough to cover continental distances on solo trips, and happy to share with us what she experiences along the journey. Always with a genuine large smile on her face.

The best part of this episode was to see the joy on Noraly's face while she was describing the history of the Canal, while she is always passionate in everything she shows us followers, being able to show us the Canal brought the passion out of her even greater than usual! Such a wonderful episode!

Seeing the ships pass through the locks was thoroughly enjoying. Thank you Noraly! And thank you for your videos.

How can anyone not love Noraly? wow, what a gem of a human being!

Been riding for 50 years myself. Logged 100s of thousands of miles. But itchy you take it to a whole new level, proud of you and your channel. Keep up the good work, hope to see you in the states one day, by far the best youtube channel!, be careful!!

Loved the geologic references in the Canal Building project. Slope stability was a huge problem, even for the Americans. Several times their massive steam shovels were buried by the tropical rain-induced mud slides. David McCullough's book "The Path between the Seas" is excellent. Itchy Boots again demonstrating why it is far and away, the best channel on the I-Net!

Trust the Dutch to get excited about canals ;) Great vid, I've enjoyed the little documentary-like videos you've done along your travels, it's a nice change-up and your enthusiasm is infectious.

Old Panama City seems to have its own old world charm. It looks like a place that could easily become gentrified.

Your narrating style - moving around & putting the jacket on while talking, etc - really makes for a very lively "show" of professional quality, matching your already professional footage. A pleasure to watch & listen to. Thanks (for the umpteenth time...)! (And should you ever stop travelling, I think you should do some National Geographic assignements... )

I'm a U.S. citizen, but lived in Panama for a year. This episode was particularly fun for me to see. My home there was in Ancon, right next to Panama City. This made it easy to eat my lunch at the locks and watch the ships pass thru. Even tho your motorcycle tour thru town was short, it allowed me to see how much it had changed since I was there. Big fun!

I have been to Panama City, old Panama and the locks several times; but seeing them through Noraly's eyes makes it as if seen for the first time.

I love it when Noraly takes on the role of a history teacher ❤

ANYWHERE EVERYWHERE SHE GO, I WONDER HOW SHE MANAGES TO EXPLAIN IT ALL . SUCH AN INTELLECTUAL PERSON . Thank you Itchy, you’re Incredible

We were taught about the Panama Canal many years ago at school, but this video showing ships actually going through has been an eye opener for me!

Wow, cried miss home. Great job on video! Has changed so much in Panama City! Love how they are still working on Casco Viejo. Cried when saw Miraflores and close up where to gates that led to control tower. My dad and I were crossing and the bell started to ring just as we were almost up to end to step up and side rails were going down. My Dad said, don't look down I did for a second. Then he pulled me up. Close call. Then got to go up in control tower and meet everyone and push buttons to open gates. Awesome time with my Dad who has been gone for over 10 years now. He worked first at Gatun Locks then Miraflores till he has his first heart attack had to retire. They moved to Titusville, Fl. He was in the name and his ship came into Coco Solo Dock. Went out with guys and met my Mom while she was sining in Colon Cabret. Fell in love got married then got job as locomotive operator. Move to Coco Solo not far from the very docks he used to come into. My brother and I later got to go on his ship when came. So cool! Have slides someone I hope still. Prayed to go home and take my Mom but never happened before she passed a 1 1/2 ago now. So, hope and pray to go soon with my kids and their families. Left pregnant with oldest and went back had youngest at Gorgas. My ex was stationed at Kobbe, then Ft. Clayton. We left in 1981.

It's no wonder that the Panama Canal evoked such noticeable excitement for Noraly, who is herself from a country which widely uses waterway locks as part of its method of controlling water levels in the Low Lands.

I love listening to Noraly's talks and the way she is excited about the subject she's telling us about.

So many comments on Itchy Boots (and there are many such below today) remark on Noraly's positive personality, as if she is somehow inured from the stresses and dangers she encounters. But in today's video, the demeanor of a relaxed Noraly in a familiar city and talking about a subject she is obviously intrigued by, stands in stark contrast to the obviously stressed woman so recently beset by (apparently) pirates or confronted by the challenge of crossing an intimidating dilapidated rail viaduct. Through it all, she maintains focus and civility toward everyone around her. When we say someone 'makes it look easy' or is 'always cheerful' I suspect we diminish the high level of self-control required to asses, confront, and overcome challenges (whatever they may be.) I began watching these videos for the scenery. As she rode more, I learned to appreciate Noraly's increasing technical riding ability. But only now do I see that this woman is emphatically illustrating the idea of 'a life well lived.'

Oooooooh, you missed an awesome thing about the locks. The water is not “pumped”, it all works with natural flow of water, which makes it even more awesomerer 😉

Thank you Noraly for educating those of us who did not know the history of the canal! Thank you also to the French for starting and the United States for continuing and finishing this ingenious concept of ship movement along with the Panamanians! As an American, I am very proud of what the engineers and builders had conceived and produced to allow Europe and Asia to traverse the Americas so much more quickly and to make sea travel more efficient and safer! This is what has made America a great nation to the world! Respect to mankind's genius!

The expansion works on the Panama Canal have posed an engineering challenge for a long time. At Sacyr, (Sociedad Anónima Caminos y Regadíos) we are passionate about challenges, and in 2016 we successfully finished building the third set of locks, a new maritime transit route that runs parallel to the pre-existing locks.

Of course we found it interesting, you could do a whole video showing us old telephone directories and it would still be interesting ! 👍

Your boarder crossing stressed me out just watching the video you have nerves of steel. You Go Girl!

I like your videos Noraly! I'm German, my father was in Unilever Germany. In the early 50ies he brought 4 books home about Africa, South America, Australia und China, Japan. I was so delighted, that the little boy decided, to travel there. So to me the Panama canal was great and I became and intl. Consultant!!!! Soon I will break up to Africa again. ❤❤❤❤

Itchy Boots is a entire documentary film crew rolled up into one person! The engineering of the canal system is truly impressive. Old Panama City is so much similar to Old San Juan here in PR.

Noraly, it’s so much fun to have you “teach” us so much on our adventures together. Stay safe and as always, see you in the next video…let’s go! ❤️

I find her so intelligent and informed.Her accuracy and apptitude for facts and data is intriguing and addictive. In one video one can learn math,engineering,geography,history, culture,politics and anything in between...

In the late 1960's l transversed the Canal over 20 times and much enjoyed the "delights" of Olde Panama City - Pananmax maximum beam (width 32metres) the New Canal will be much larger - I can remember the Canal Pilots in thick American drawl as we entered the Lake "Mr Engineer give her everything Ya got" - and we did 22knots I also worked with Van Oord dredging the Darwin Inpex Project 14 million cubic metres

Wow...the canal is absolutely mesmerizing. I can see why you could watch it all day. Panama City, both old and new is a beauty I never expected. Great place for a rest, I’m sure. I love the history you take the time to research and relay to your viewers. Really educational. Great video, Noraly!

I always wanted to see the Panama Canal and you have given me the chance to see it up close! It is amazing and I am thrilled I got to see it through your eyes today! Thank You!

Aah... now that was exactly what i needed after this crazy Darien Gap and Crossing into Panama story: Relaxation, education, sightseeing, beauty! Thank you Itchy Boots 🤗😊👍!

it’s so much fun to have you “teach” us so much on our adventures together. Stay safe and as always, see you in the next video…let’s go! ❤️

As a civil engineer I know what an amazing construction project the Panama Canal was, and seeing your tour confirmed all that from a new perspective. Also, you didn’t have to tell us that you got some good rest in Panama City, because it’s obvious from your presentation that you are now back to your old super positive self. Cheers!

I broke out in a huge smile when you said "I am feeling much better now, its good." You have changed my outlook in life and when you are happy, I am happy.

"I love listening to Noraly's talks and the way she is excited about the subject she's telling us about", yes i too, super Noraly

Very cool. I used to work there years ago and seems like a lot has changed. There wasn't a visitor center with observation decks at the locks. You could just stand on one side and watch the ships rise up above you as they went through, which was pretty impressive. Old town seems more developed now. It was mostly empty shells of the old buildings then and was where the dire poor lived. There were a few restaurants and the national museum, but that was about it. The buildings often had someone in the front sitting at a folding table selling basic goods to the residents. I thought it was kind of strange that they had not rehabbed those great old European buildings, but I was told that culturally the people preferred the new modern buildings.

Great to see you in my little home away from home. Just a small correction, The canal was taken over by the Panamanian government in 1999, thanks to Jimmy Carter, one of the underappreciated presidents. He's one of my favorites. When you were in old town, those guards were there because the presidential building is very nearby, you were almost there.

I really enjoy when you explain history and local environments. It really adds texture to your videos. Continue please!

that was my previous ship. happy to see it again. it was nice to see it passing in panama canal miraflores locks

Just found this channel. Quite impressed with this young lady.

Completely enchanting! Everyone has heard of the Panama Canal but Noraly has given us a wonderful and educating perspective of this engineering marvel; and a bonus tour of old Panama City.

Amazing! A well delivered history lesson-- much better than the one I remember on the cruise ship which took me through the canal several years ago. Thank you Noraly 😊

That was fascinating and good for my nerves! A wonderful tour by my favorite tour guide!

Her videos are so good. Her videos help me get through my day

This was my favorite video. If you want perspective and to know the history of the Panama Canal read "The Pathway Between the Seas" by David McCullough. IMHO the Canal is the greatest achievement of modern man. A long but great read. I would have been sad if we didn't get to see the actual canal, but with Noralee's background there it was almost guaranteed. Thank you!

Please take a long long time to reach Alaska, I never want this series to end! So inspiring. Cheer from Bariloche 🇦🇷

Hi Noraly your a Ray Of Sunshine ,here in Damp & Rainy SCOTLAND.loving you’re adventure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 :)

This video is awesome. I didn't expect it to be this wonderful. She's so talented.

Your enthusiasm is amazing. Keep living the dream and sharing it with everyone, Safe journeys.

When i've watched the first episode, i thought: "She belongs to a special kind" Now i know i was wrong. YOU ARE YOUR OWN KIND! 👍👍👍

History with ITCHY BOOTS .. great class

Me da tristeza decir esto pero ojalá que cuando pase por nuestro México podamos ir cuidando a esta chica, en su viaje, para que nunca se le borre de su hermoso rostro esa sonrisa tan bella

I love the science and engineering segments. Thanks for taking the time to explain some of this stuff. I know about these places, but you make them relatable and real, like I actually visited there once. Maybe someday. Keep on rollin'!

GREAT history lesson. ANYONE interested in the building of the canal there is a wonderful book called The path between the seas. It's a very detailed account of the entire process.

I agree with one thing,, you have just started to become a wonderful guide,,🤗

Wonderful I love your job … cool adventures..

This series and season is an absolute joy to watch🔥

REALLY LOVE THIS SERIESSS!!❤️ Extremely exciting!!😍 Thank you so much Ms. Noraly! I've Always discover and learn something new.. can't wait to see every episode 😁..God Bless and Stay Safe!❤️

So good to see you more relaxed in this video than the last three. We know you are always cheerful but there is a palpable change in your mood now. Very pleased to see Noraly happy again!!

Love this episode, its almost a discovery channel episode. The explaining of the Panama Canal is great and next to see the old town. Just love it.

I'm really sorry. I lived 6 years in Costa Rica and now that you will arrive there, I am in Italy .... know that I follow you with a lot of interest, Pura Vida!!!

I LOVE watching an episode when Noraly teaches us about history, or geology, or people! She is a natural teacher!

Thank you Noraly you are providing me a chance to see much of the world that I will never be able to see on my own, you see I am a dialysis patient.❤

Nice explanation of that historic and tremendous proyect of Panama...thanks

Wonderful! The contrast from the last three tense gripping episodes with a tiny boat to the relaxed, civilised world of very large boats, is perfect. And we also had a person from the Netherlands enthusiastically celebrating canals. This series is almost like a symphony with the ebb and flow the narrative. All done by one person on the move. Thank you. It’s such a joy riding with you.

In this day and age, where overseas travel is far more complex than before, I am fortunate to experience such beautiful and picturesque locations like Panama albeit vicariously through this wonderful explorer named 'Noraly'. Thank You!👍👍👍

I love the video , as always !! Fantastic views , drone also well done !Thank you Noralys for your wonderful job exploring all this places !!Keep up ! 🙏 🙏 🙏

Thank you to show us the Panama channell. This is one of the marvelous things that mankind can be proud of. Really, thank you to show us the path that you choose, with all the real difficulties that you pass trough. Stay safe.

You are truly a miracle Noraly. Rolling out so much information about the history and the technical details about the difficulties of constructing the Panama Canal and the useage and cost. We have learned so much and you finally show us the operation of the locks lifting such large ships to such heights. All this knowledge from your memory with such enthusiasm. Just incredible. Thank you Noraly🙏🙏🙏

From what I've read, the Americans understood the source of Yellow Fever and began the project by draining swampy areas and battling mosquitoes. Window and door screens were put in, people educated in mosquito behavior, and the problem was lessened.

It has been 20 years since I was in Panama City, It was great to see it again. I also really enjoyed the city, so much to see and do there. Brought back many memories for me ! Loved it !!

The research, history and presentation are a great touch. It makes watching all the more interesting and more than just a motorcycle travel video. Really enjoyed this episode 👍

Noraly, you bring bright moments three times per week into my cold, wet wintery french village (about as bad as the winter I spent as a student in Utrecht). Bon voyage chère intrépide !

Thank you so much from those of us who will never make it there to see it in person. Always an interesting tour as usual. Quite an engineering marvel but with an unfortunate human tragedies. When the French were attempting the job 20,000 workers lost their lives. Americas construction lost another 5000. Very sad conditions and circumstances. Very minimal if any compensation to the workers injured and killed. Thank God we have progressed beyond that.😔 Noraly keep those great videos coming👍🏍

The whole Panama Canal is jaw dropping. Nice video again Noraly

Fascinating footage of the lock operations and history of the canal. Liked it a lot🤗 The skyline of new Panama City was in stark contrast to the Old Panama's historic awesome buildings.

Your video teaching on the Miraflores Locks was perhaps the best I've ever seen. Good pictures, and sparse, but intelligent words. If you ever get too old to ride motorcycles, say age 100 or so, you could be a very good teacher.

Thanks, Noraly, for the great land-side tour of the "original" locks; great to see it from that perspective. Several years ago I went through the Panama Canal on a cruise ship; we went through the new, enlarged locks. For those who may want a "deep dive" on the canal, there's a great book, an entertaining autobiography by Captain Kenneth P. Puckett. He was a Panama Canal Pilot, who took ships through the canal for 16 years, accumulating over 1,400 crossings. Captain Puckett (retired) was on our cruise and narrated our passage, and held several presentations before, during, and after our crossing. The book is, "Captain Puckett: Sea stories of a former Panama Canal pilot". That trip and the book were real eye-openers😃.

The Panama Canal is certainly an amazing feat of engineering and construction! Great overview of the time-lapse to construct the canal. I never new that Panama City New Town existed. Certainly appears to be a very beautiful city. Plus, Panama City Old Town has certainly retained its charm. Your tour of the city was great! Thanks and have a great time there. Ride safe Noraly!

The tour and guide through the locks and Panama City were great! It's what I kinda miss when racking up miles through the middle of nowhere. Noraly's engineering insights are great to listen to. Cool post!

Entertainment and a history lesson, thank you Noraly. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your travels with us.

Oh, look - here comes Amazon Prime - LOL - it figures. 😆 Absolutely riveting to watch the "mules" guide the ships through. I was equally mesmerized by the history/geology, etc of the canal, as well as the tour through the beautiful old city. You can really see that money is in Panama City, as well as respect for what came before. Thank you so much!

Noraly.....I'm a 74 year old new fan in Florida, USA. I so enjoy all your video adventures and I truly admire you. Your videos are professionally perfect. I jump in on Season 6, so, I'll be backtracking at some point.You're a remarkable woman and please keep entertaining us. Huge new fan.......Ron Smith USA

I've watched many of your videos but I think this is one of my favorites. I enjoy those that are mostly about the ride, but like the other content here. Peace, and happy riding!

Thank you once again Noraly for starting my day off on a positive note. It was nice to have my morning tea and watch the next exciting episode of The Adventures of Itchy Boots. You make it all look so easy and professional but I know behind the scenes you must be working long hours and performing many roles to prepare these videos. If anyone wants to read more about how the canal was built, I suggest the book, "The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 Book by David McCullough God Bless and keep on keeping on Noraly. Let's Go!

The Odfjell Tankers is the Norwegian ship " Bow Olympus" , 182m lenght, 32m wide, built in 2019

I will recommend Noraly's Vlog on the Panama Canal to my Grandsons as an informative succinct account for any 'School Project'. Plus a fascinating guided Tour of Old Panama City.

Great video of the canal. I did my student teaching in a study abroad program at Balboa high school in 1978 and had the opportunity go through the locks it took 12 hours to go from the Pacific to the Atlantic and then we rode the train back to the Pacific side.