Crossing the Mojave Desert riding with an unlikely friend |S6-E102|
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2022
- In this episode I explore more of Southern California. Deserts, volcanics, the landscapes are breathtaking, but somehow, I am mostly battling with a railway track that is in my way. In the end, I decide to make friends with the trains and ride with them.
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I am amazed how a woman with a motorcycle and a drone can make better shows than multi million dollar tv stations with hundreds of people working on it.
Because she is presenting the truth, unlike TV stations who are distorting reality, deceiving and always have the agenda.
I pray that Noraly never signs a contract with a tv company. They would completely ruin whole thing. Fake tears, fake crisis, fake getting lost, fake dilemma's, and terrible music.
@@RCModelling4U Don't worry. Didn't you noticed by now how smart she is ? She would never do this.
@@RCModelling4U Maybe after she gets it all filmed she could sell or rent her show to TV stations such as PBS in America. They couldn't change any of it because it's already filmed and edited.
TV stations are boring ...
When I started watching ItchyBoots 3 years ago, if you'd told me that one day she would be ordering the Lumberjack Slam at a Dennys in California from a waitress named Jolene I would've called you crazy, and yet it just happened! LOL
Jolene is probably a better waitress than the ones in the trendy hipster places.
Can't get more American than that 😂😂😂
How can they push pancakes on you with toast?
I got a chuckle too. We call it Denbo’s. ((Denny’s/Sambo’s)
🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏
11:30 I love that the first random American she runs into to ask a question has the LOUDEST shirt possible. Gotta love our country, lol :)
and is overweight.
You waving goodbye and the train honking was so special. Welcome to the U.S.A.
One of the most beautiful and positive scenes in Noraly's stories... I have watched it at home many many times!!!
Noraly, all those boots strung around the extinct petrol station at the beginning of your trip belonged to US Marines. These Marines were stationed at the 29 Palms Marine base approximately 100 miles west of that location. It is a ritual with those who have served and left the Marine Corps for civilian life. They hang their boots on almost anything high in the air such as what you discovered and power lines.
Thank you for this explanation. In my far off country the same has an eerie meaning. Gangsters that police sorted out. Not sure about this, though.
Thanks for the info. I came across this place in 2017 and didn't know. Always special places like these...
Respect!!
Thanks a lot....I've been scrolling to understand why people have hanged their boots
Thank you for that information
It makes me so happy to know that the people you have interacted with in the USA so far have been nice and caring. I mean the guy in the truck wanted to make sure you had water for your desert ride and made sure you had enough gas to get to the petrol station. I'm proud of my countrymen so far. Keep up the good work, boys and girls! Let's look after our guest. :)
It’s mainly a stigma that people in the US are rude or mean. It’s the same for almost anywhere else in the world.
Rural folks tend to be more hospitable. It’s near the urban centers that people’s attitudes sour.
@@wadechristian4760 Most of us are pretty darn cool and most of the negative things you see online are highly exaggerated.
I have been like 8 times in the US along all my life and I have seen lots and lots of good and caring people, it was no surprise for me to see the guy in the truck offering water and support to Noraly
It has been my experience riding motorcycles in remote places and we're people are close to the earth - they are very kind. I would be in the most remote parts of Baja riding past a fellow hoeing in a field and he would stop what he was doing to wave high. I wish I spoke Spanish because I miss out. This was a great videos. The music was great
The train scene was just beautiful. Thank you. ❤
one of the BEST, ever......
Never underestimate the power of a good heart. Noraly gets the best FROM people because she sees the best IN people (and even animals) and I absolutely LOVE that about her.
True, true!
With all of the places we have seen Noraly sit down for a meal with all the different foods. To see her at a Dennys made me genuinely laugh out loud.
yeah. Dennys is "interesting"
right?? lol
Depending on which Denny’s you visit. Makes a difference on how good, or bad the food and service are. Some people are just rock stars with every job they take.
Denny's is one of the fast food chains I haven't visited yet, but see everywhere... familiar with it's reputation...
Dennys has been around for decades
Taking your helmet off at the train crossing - such a nice gesture, Noraly. I think it made the train's engineer a day!
I was gonna say the same thing - the train engineer is telling his buddies he raced this blonde…cute
I’m sure most people think she’s a man when she’s riding with full helmet and goggles on. And I’m also sure she surprises a lot of people when she takes it off and they discover that she’s a cute blonde lady underneath all that badassery. Lol.
23:30 What a gem!
@@gerhardgotzmann8880 Was thinking exactly the same!
@@Vanasse1 woman have a different body shape to guys: well, that's what I've noticed. They are lighter as they move about and less purposeful in their manner. In this way, woman seem to take in more of what is around them - who knows.
You have inspired me to get out of a deep, drug-driven depression… Thank you Noraly… 🌈💜
Good on you,
Good for you!!!!! Breath the FRESH AIR!!
It's not eazy, take lots of baby steps and then get good dependable people to help you along the way, find your inner strength by following a master (Jesus/Buddha/Your Favorite).
👏👏👏
Don’t stop. Your laugh, your optimism, your respect for the many cultures, your love for science and faith. It’s all so inspirational. Thank you for taking us along.
Beautifully said!
When we heard you order the “Lumber Jack Slam” the whole family literally burst out laughing. That’s a huge meal. Super funny. Have fun.
Was going to say the same thing, lol.
We did, too....giving each other knowing looks.
Hope she took the rest in a box .. and maybe give it to some person in need ?
We were cracking up over here!! 😆 We share that one meal amongst three people!
Alas, the Grand Slam is why we are super sized in the United States. Lol!
Noraly just in case you were wonder why people love so much. Please allow me, you are a very smart woman, uplift spirit, positive thinker, very kind in nature, and fun. Simply put, you're like a kid in a candy store, nothing can bring you down. We love all your adventures you're sharing with us.
Heel mooi gezegd klopt helemaal
She is one in a million, bet she made every human she touch, could not forget her. Noraly you are one awesome lady.
@@marciebuku yes, she touches people in different ways everywhere she goes. Rare and sassy.
I get such joy seeing Noraly's face light up when she talks about geology. She chose the right field of study for herself!
That guy with the truck had THE brightest shirt of anyone Noraly has come across in her travels! 🕶
The fact she took her helmet of to salute, is the best way to thank the train engineers!All this time they say a biker... and comes that it was a badass blonde on a bike, solo riding! Those guys are surely thinking about her!
Class act
I think that when she drives while standing on her pedals.... the train driver clearly sees that she is not a boy..... hahaha, female intelligence..... a great scene on the train, very positive!! !!
Noralee's geologic narratives make these videos even better.
I always find them interesting.
Not sure what happened...but the "race" with the train...and the toots from the train...I'm a softy (apparently cos my wife agrees) and just dropped tears...and I was grinning..that was special. The contact. The music. The ...let's just call it cinematography...and...everyone loves trains!!
me right now!! the dang last toot, stopit! get the onions outta here
12:11 more people need to be like him ! What a nice guy!
Just wait until that train engineer watches this video and realizes he shared a leg of the journey with the one and only ItchyBoots! He'll be telling that story to his friends for decades! "Did I ever tell you fellas about the time ItchyBoots and I rode for 40 km together through the Mojave desert?" Of course none of them will believe he was ever so lucky! WONDERFUL new video, Noraly. I loved the scenery. I pray every American you meet is as warm and accommodating as the gentleman who followed you to the petrol station.
Yes, and their grandchildren will talk about it with their children. We are talking hundreds of years. And they all will be local celebrities 🙃
Imagine his pleasurable surprise if She would have taken off Her Helmet to reveal Blonde Hair and that She is a She ! (Which She eventually did)
Before an American says "kilometres" hell freezes over. ;)
@@N-Lee she did remove her helmet and waved goodbye, see 23:42
@@richmotion Yeah, it was around 1977 or 1978 that your congress voted and approved the change over to metric. So its still in progress. Here in Canada we grudginly changed over to metric in the 1970's. C'mon you americans; complain to your congress to get moving with the metric conversion. You will be happy after the change!
Noraly living every kids' dream. Riding next to a train and making friends with the loco pilot.
Exactly what I was thinking! Raised 3 children with model trains running around and family in Tucson so seeing the train tracks was always a big thing.
Noraly, this is a typical kids thing and I loved it! We used to wave and use the pull down gesture to get the engineer to honk at us. We did it with semi trucks too.
Looks like you're having a blast. There is a lot to see and do out west. Enjoy it.
train drivers are called engineers. Pilots fly planes.
My wife and I watch Noraly as much as we can. Noraly you are such an inspiration with you jolly positive disposition. What a magic personality you have. We like your sense of adventure friendly attitude, The best travel blog we have ever watched. Keep it up but only as long as you enjoy it.. We are two 80 plus year olds being entertained by you and your fantastic enthusiasm and intelligence coupled with your high standards. Pure Magic, Thanks. Watching from NewZealand !!!!
Here watching from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with my wife Beatriz!!!!!!! hahahahahhaah
This ladys personality has gripped me, and now im binging. Her laugh is so infectious.
Thank you Noraly. Your channel is great, you are a brave person to go it alone, kudos to you 👏
Riding with the train was beautiful, and the whole waving, and the train horn salute was cute. 😂
She took off her helmet so train guy could see her...she doesn't do that for just anybody.Watching Noraly discover America's quirks today was priceless.
Hope that 7726 Locomotive driver is given a hint by someone , pity if he would miss this awesome footage beautifully filmed and edited with an appropriate soundtrack.
Dit was inderdaad supergaaf! Bedankt Noraly voor weer een prachtige video!
@@swazla4999 I don't thing so, remember locomotive drive are so dedicate to work, they don't have time to be on line.
Can anyone pls let me know the Soundtrack used in this video at 22:25
@@m.s.prasadrao. ZitronSound Wild Western
@@mariokuppers5686 Oh! Can you please help me maybe ? All this time I am looking for a specific song name. Noraly used it in the video of Area 51, a few videos back. Do you know the song which is played in that video at minute 19:38 ?
Howdy IB! Wow using that Clint Eastwood spaghetti western music was a naive touch! Saddle up n ride on!🤠🇨🇱🇨🇱🥃
Sorry that was nice touch!
My friend Tasha sent me the link to this episode months ago and I went WOW! Then I went back to season 1 and have been watching them until catching up to this first one again today. So big thanks to you, Tasha!
Very cool! You pull on to a paved road that just happens to be Route 66, into a gas station right behind a 1961 Corvette! You're probably too young to remember an American TV show called "Route 66" starring Martin Milner and George Maharis where they traveled that road in a Corvette but, this old guy remembers! 😀 Hi from North Carolina!
I also got it to be a -61 Corvette. Such a nice car! Only ever seen a red and white one before with all interior leather being intensely red, but this one was in mint condition!
Im a locomotive engineer and CRF300 Rally owner and this was amazing! Im sure you riding along with the crew helped break up the monotony of the day. They loved it as much as you did. Thank you.
so excited for noraly to see her first n. American train, she was giddy at a common sight in this part of the world.
You mean you didn’t try to pass that long train 🚊 and cross it right at the nick of time like in the movies 🎥 lol Be Safe🙏🏼
@@Juno_Beach I just think it's a cool video because the two are in it. Jealous much? Get a job.
@@Juno_Beach you had to let everyone know your're jobless and jealous. Weird. Get a life man.
I'm an American and I've spent years traveling this country for my former job as a cell tower inspector. I can not tell you how wonderful it is to watch your genuine first time reactions to the desert area of SoCal. I've spent a lot of time in that area and other parts of the surrounding south west. It's like you're doing a crossover episode into my own life. You're in a particularly idiosyncratic part of the country there, my friend. Then again there are countless similar granular areas all the way to Maine. Enjoy!
The train part was wholesome as heck!
Inspired by Noraly, I have purchased my bike and have completed my first trip, planning trip two now :)
I have never seen anyone so happy and with spark in the eyes while looking at rocks look you Noraly. Truly the National Geographic on two wheels, you're awesome! 👍👍
Her reaction to the lava tubes was great to see the best lava tube I ever hiked through was Ape Cave on the south side of Mount Saint Helens... miles of tube all up hill from the entrance to the upper tube hike... an exit and forest walk back to the parking area... read about before visiting for rules and schedules for visiting.
Awesome ! That guy following you to the petrol station... making sure you were all right for petrol... You always manage to 'find' some really good people on your trips. Loved this one, with the train engineer too.. hope one day he finds this episode online !!!
I once saw such an exciting movie thriller that started with a chance meeting of a pretty woman and a nice young man on an American highway...
Noraly is racing the trains - what an absolute legend with a heart of a child in a beautiful way! Such a beautiful episode!
Took her helmet off to give the train engineers a thrill! So cool, Noraly. You are a treasure. Your geological expertise and interests are really being fed by the our brutal Southwest terrain!
Yep ... seeing this blond on a bike in the middle of the desert pacing their train made their day .. !!
Thought I was the only one who caught that badass flirting with the loco driver 🤣🤣🤣
Rumour is already spreading that loco driver saw naked Noraly standing next to the rails...😛
@@istra70 That shot would make her miilions and instant notoriety 😂
@@julianolivas5812 I probably would , but she is not after millions ....
I counted... 133 wagons, 266 containers, and 4 GE "C44-9W" Locomotives, each 4400HP and max 70 MPH
Bloody well done chap.
I’ll take your word for it. 👍
I knew somebody would, so I didn't bother! 266 TEU. That's impressive for a train.
However, not close to the real masterpieces, the ships carrying over 25000TEU. Count that 😁🤣😂🤣
I was surprised all the locomotives were at the front. I often see those very long BNSF trains with a locomotive placed in the middle and at the rear also to help push. Maybe a light(er) load on that one?
@@ewoutbuhler5217 But a ship is not really going with 70mph over rails. correct me if im wrong 🤣
@@charliedillon1400 Locomotives in the middle help in dealing with curving tracks. Not an issue across the Mojave.
The woman who works in the restaurant and the hero of this video made me so happy today.
Very nice to see these kinds of women everywhere in the world. ❤❤❤❤
This young lady has one of the best attitudes on the internet and I can’t wait until UA-cam sends me a notification for her next video👍🏼
All that you need to know is Monday,Wednesday,and Friday!
@@Allen-eq5uf That's right, but on Tuesday I wish it would be Wednesday soon and Thursday... you know 😉
@@LaguMegaI sometimes finding myself wishing that her videos would never end, so I know what you mean but she needs time to produce said videos ,and of course rest😴
Noraly,if there is not a barricade or construction equipment right at or within sight of the posted road closed sign the road is probably closed further down,possibly miles especially in an mostly uninhabited area such as that and the sign was posted there at that intersection so drivers can choose a different route at that point instead of driving down that road and having to turn around to go back but if you go down it it may not be closed before you get to where you wanted to go.And if an authority figure is down there or arrives after you they will just ask you to turn around and leave.
Welcome to America...yes here everything is super sized. From our cars to our roads and from our fast food to our fat asses! 😂
Thats a gut buster! Thanks
There is always a magic hand moving Noraly along! ♥️🥰
I "found" you by accident when you were in Patagonia, and to think you're already here in the U.S. is crazy! It's odd not hearing you speak Spanish, I've gotten so used to it. I've been praying for your safety and I see you're injured in an upcoming episode. I need to pray harder!!
Let’s all petition that Rally Raid and Honda refund N’s last service and upgrade. She is the best Ambassador we will ever see. She’s positive about everything, every country, every experience and to think these two organisations didn’t give her free kit is remiss of them. Come on Rally Raid, there’s no better rider using your products….vote Refund.
Why should Honda gave her a free service interval ?
She is the one that want to do this. Not like Honda made her do that. So much riders have to work the whole year and hard for their motorcycle. And also to maintain it. They have to pay it themselfs. Have you any idea hiw much money she earns by doing this ? Beleive me, she can easily pay it for herself. 🤦♂️
Yeah. I think that would be a good gesture and smart for them to do.
But, like it’s been said, she DOES make a handsome sum every month. She doesn’t NEED the refund, as good as I think the idea is.
Noraly, you should check out bunk a biker. Lots of fellow bikers offering free accomodations.
@@jallamann99
Hi Jon,
I have a lot of space. Live at the countryside. And i played with the idea for years that people traveling with a motorcycle could set their tent up at my place for free. And also have free water and electricity. Then i also would make it a bit more comfortable with chairs, a table and some other little stuff. The idea was that traveling motorriders could crash a day or even a few days at my place.
I know from experience that traveling with a motorcycle is not cheap. Especcially nowadays with these gasoline prices.
But never got a good idea how to let people know it. How i let people become aware of that possibility. Is Bunker where you are talking about somekind of meetingplace specially made for this ?
Greetings,
Kees,
@@keesverhagen9227 I don't see many of those riders you talk about spreading such an inspiring ride under Honda's name like Noraly does , uniting all kind of people all around the world episode after episode. She represents all the values any brand would like to be associated with: honesty, courage, commitment,perserverance, positivity and much more
I'm in Canada..... retired from the railway (CP Rail). Pretty well anywhere in North America if there's a train track you know a road (often a unpaved road) is close by because the railway requires access to the tracks by road in case of a derailment. I've seen trains 2 1/2 miles long during my days working on the railway..... my last 13 years were at a major intermodal terminal in southern Ontario just dealing with thousands of truck drivers & intermodal containers. Train crews have a boring job on the road so seeing a pretty girl on a motorcycle made their day (if they only knew it was the world famous Noraly from the Netherlands lol).
Maybe he did know, that we won’t know! So cool though wasn’t it..
@Cancel Culture Interesting ! Noraly the Motorcycle Mermaid >>>🙃
If only she knew it was that world famous train driver from North America! 😄
It's wonderful that there are so many caring people who keep crossing paths with you. Gives me hope.❤
Noraly discovers Denny’s Lumberjack Slam! That waitress probably thought “Why is this tiny woman ordering so much food???” 🤣
The video of you travelling along side of the train was just amazing. The editing was also fantastic, music also great. Well done Noraly.
Big 👍 from me.
Almost everything goes wrong, gas cost a fortune, hotels are hard to find as are the railway crossings, the volcano was inaccessible. So smile and say you had a great day riding. Noraly, you are a joy. If only more people made the best of what they are dealt vs complaining about the bad, the world would be a much better place.
My sister went out west (Grand Canyon) and had to book months in advance. She signed up for some sort of donkey ride down into the canyon, spent the night, and rode back out the next day. That is kind of special but some places you just can't ride up to and expect to find a room. Then there are the 'tourist traps' where $200/night is cheap.
@@tkc8873 To this day I'm not sure how we did it. Back in 15 my wife and I spent a month driving the West for our honeymoon and we never made plans more than a day ahead. Somehow we managed to always find a place to stay at a not horrible rate, and that was the height of the summer travel season. Even in Yellowstone we found a spot to camp at the 1st place we pulled into. It seemed like every place we called as we drove just had had a last minute cancellation.
What an amazing video , thahks a lot Itchy Boots and the contest with train and the accompanying music was the best part 🥰🥰
I love the interaction between you and the train! That’s awesome to see. 😊
Noraly, I guess this will be lost in the noise, but man... I just really delight in your enthusiasm, and with the patience and generosity you exhibit with the people you meet. Always, always a pleasure to spend a short time with you. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to share your journey with us. And hey, hearing the occasional bit of highly colloquial English from you, I can't help wondering if you don't have some similary niche language for those moments when you get stuck in deep sand, under a low bridge, because the train guy stopped his rig on the only crossing for miles (o;
She always puts a smile on my face.
"Godverdomme" perhaps?
Hey GM that's sad
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@@Onix-xs6wq yes and nevertheless it's used more often by more Dutch of every walk than you would expect
The railroad you were travelling alongside was the BNSF transcontinental railroad linking Chicago to Los Angeles. The double stack container trains can at times be up to two miles in length with locos front, middle and back. You will find on many routes you will encounter lots of roads that parallel the tracks. The crews love a good race!
So cool!
My wife and I rode alongside a similar train a bit further east while heading to Joshua Tree a couple months back. At one point we had to wait for it at a crossing, which ended up being about an 8 minute stretch/rehydrate/snack break.
For those that may be wondering, BNSF stands for Burlington Northern Santa Fe. The area Noraly was traveling through is part of the area originally served by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) which merged with the Burlington Northern some years ago (1995-1996). Cheers!
Has to be one of the coolest scenes ever between motorcycle and train, loved it, be safe from Ireland 👍😃
Greater adventure ,riding alongside the train was epic. Bigup to the guy with the coloured shirt for his kindness
A little “train bonding” goes a long way when riding alone in the desert sun and loved the spaghetti western sound track… which prompted some whistling, ooh aahs with visions of riding Alaska in a poncho and cowboy hat chewing a cheroot, Eastwood and Van Cleef style.
Exactly my thoughts .. in iconic western setting .. Dutchwoman on a Japanese horse
I grew up in eastern OhIo where everything is green and the hills are covered with trees. I had a motorcycle. A long ride for me as 120 miles to my mother's house. After I moved to California, some friends asked me to meet them outside of Las Vegas for a week of riding in the desert. In watching your video, I relived my experience of riding for the first time in the enormity of a wide open desert and gulping up scenery that was always changing and never ending. I know the joy you are feeling. You may not yet be aware of this, but you have had a taste of an even bigger joy that you will that you will come to know, and that is this: you count absolutely count on the kindness of strangers. Broken chains, severed clutch cables, flat tires, empty gas tanks, or utter exhaustion and no place to stay-someone will be there to pick you up. Happy trials, Noraly.
I'm sure you made the train man's day. They will be telling their friends about that.
My god, that scene with the trains.. chefs kiss.
Noraly, no doubt you made that train engineer's day, racing him mile after mile. It made me laugh! I hope he comments here to introduce himself!
I just hope he realizes at some point who he had such a wonderful encounter with. It was legendary!
Especially once she took off her helmet at the RR crossing.
In fact I said….go to the United States and find “a train” for a friend. Beautiful !
@@steppenwolf53 Yeah I bet he really was surprised to see that ! He said to himself Hey look that Biker is a Beautiful Woman !
@@steppenwolf53 she removed it to show him what he was missing!
I’m so glad you are enjoying your journey here in the states. I bet the train engineer would have never guessed that was a cute Dutch girl riding to Alaska! 😉
I will bet that somebody will clue him in, and from them on, he will be a follower of her travels.
@Frida Kahlua And I bet the guy helping her with the gas situation will be a new subscriber and telling all his friends to watch.
One of my favorite videos. A train and a blonde. What else is there in life thanks for the video you go girl
Hi from the UK. IV FOUND YOUR CHANBEL BY ACCIDENT. I'm in hospital with bowel Disease and severe rhumatoid authritis.. I was board and in pain nothing to do. The tvs in hospital are so expensive in here. So brought my pad free Internet.. I'm sorted now I can also fall asleep.. Forgetting my pain watching your great videos I'm 59 woman who's been through hell and going..
You and your channel have a massive calming effect thank you sorry goingbon on. I'm bit stressed and on so much medication. I will be watching your great videos now.. Hugs stay safe and well
Noraly made a 1000 ton friend! 🤗
That car at the fuel station most likely was a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. A very nicely restored one as well! 💪
Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous landscape, cinematic quality of the pictures! This is just fantastic stuff! 🤯😍
Noraly: “I’m going to look for a place for breakfast that is that is not a big chain”
My first thought: “She’s going to Denny’s”
And then she orders the biggest meal on the menu (all 2600 calories of it)! 🤣🤣 I love it.
That's my skinny breakfast!!! The lumber jack!!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Denny's isn't bad...where chains are concerned.
This is why we have WIDE roads like in Blythe for all our FAT people who eat big portions like Denny’s serves!
Never been I a Denny's not much for breakfast foods... I wonder if Denny's will get a surge of Itchy Boots fans...
I am simply humbled by your courage and you daring so many challenges on your journey! You simply amaze me!
Welcome to the USA, where we have big roads for big trucks, big Denny's meals and big trains 😂
It's so weird hearing familiar accents again after so long of unfamiliar ones; I keep expecting some interesting accent or language but nope it's a Cali dude!
Also shout out to the Cali dude for being great.
Bloody Brilliant, Noraly! The footage of you with the Burlington Northern train is just one of many iconic images of the American Southwest. Naturally, you captured this moving montage in epic fashion with your superb film editing and a fitting soundtrack. A big thumbs up. (Well, to be honest, every video is a big thumbs up). Truly love what you are doing!
What your videos have shown, no matter what country you are in, there are very nice people to help you with whatever you need, great video💕
dat denk ik ook wel .
An absolutely brilliant channel!
A very brave lady and probably the best tourism and travel channel on YT.
Stunning photography too.
Fabulous stuff👍👍
I AM OBSESSED!!! I’ve just discovered you and not only following along, but also binging from your first season. I feel like I’m on the bike with you. I’m 58 and you have me thinking of doing this wanderlust thing for retirement. The alternative is sitting in a lazy boy watching tv. NOPE!
I wonder how many of us googled California shoe memorial while watching this episode 🤔. Noraly, we learn so much about the world watching your travels. Thanks for sharing 👍
Yeah I learned that you can't get to Alaska from Wisconsin
Yep! I did...😄
Wow, that made me even a bit emotional, and a big grin, where you rode with that train and he waved and honked, you made a human connection and that was so sweet and warming to watch. Great vlog! Wish you well
Omg me too! I thought I must have been hormonal 😂😘
The train ride, that was EPIC. Iam telling that's like out of a blockbuster movie. God bless Noraly the intrepid.
My Wife and I were in that exact lava tube several years ago and I went deeper into it and scared a bobcat out of it and it of course scared us as well. Mojave is our playground and we have lived in the desert, Hesperia, California, for 29 years exploring and hiking there. I have been watching a few of your yt in Central America and Mexico. Your videos are very interesting to travel along with you on you adventures.
That was my thought too, I was wondering what might be living in there!
I loved that the train engineer honked his horn at your waving goodbye to him. What a great video.
Your enthusiasm as a geologist and explanations of what we are seeing makes the video a wonderful pleasure to watch.
I can't tell you how many times I've binge watched your various seasons. I love getting to see all these beautiful countries and their people. I'm now obviously in season 6 and, as always, am enjoying the journey.
Safe travels!
When I was 19 years old (long time ago), my brother and I lived in Illinois, near the state of Indiana, and one day going somewhere together, we had to stop because of a train. It had 5 (five) locomotives and it was pulling 125 (one hundred and twenty-five) railroad cars; we counted them. I am glad I can show your video to my friends and tell them, IT IS TRUE! The trains in the US can be humongous. Best to you and Godspeed.
A good rule of thumb for breakfast is a small place with lots of pickup trucks.. Works for me!!
When you need to turn “on the spot” just take out the side stand, lean the motorcycle over and turn it with the stand as a pivot. Saves you for a lot of struggle.
On firm ground yes !
@@almillar6752 the side stand has a larger foot, and you just place it on a glove.
For some reason when you were riding along at the same speed as the train, and you had "Western Movie" music playing, that was inspiring.
I don’t need anymore adventure movies on netflix since I found your channel! What else can I say that so many people haven’t already told you like awesone, fantastic, respect…etc… keep on Noralie and drive save! Can’t wait to learn more from you - like keep calm and cool, even when it’s raining meteorites like cats and dogs!
Noraly: The music you provided to accompany the "train race" was absolutely PERFECT. Living in the Southwest, you have opened my eyes to areas that even I have not explored. Hope you explore AZ. Keep on biking and stay safe!
Music was great, alike Ennio Morricone "The Ectasy of Gold" mood, just amaizing 👍🏼
I loved this episode and you are charming the boots of the Americans you are meeting along the way. It's amazingly refreshing that you are so positive even when faced with obstacles and are willing to be flexible to enjoy what other routes may have to offer in this case the sand dunes and lava tubes. And you managed to ride a little bit on the legendary Route 66 ... GO ITCHY BOOTS GO!!!!
That's just local county road 66, but hey, it's still special in our hearts (:
@@ivy_47 It is, in fact, the famous US Route 66. It goes through Needles which is where she was in that part of the video. It also goes right by Amboy Crater.
@@abkobiwan I saw later that the roads have historic route 66 painted on them, yeah. that's pretty swell!
Your observations on the huge streets and huge meals and huge cars can be summed up with one word......M'erica!
I just found your channel and have been binge watching your adventures :) Last summer I bought a [used] f700gs (because my local Honda dealership wasn't able to get me 300l Rally or a 450l) and solo rode it from my home in Alaska to Arizona. Well I actually only made it as far as southern Utah before I had a little whoopsie and broke my leg riding out in the desert. Like you, I hadn't made any reservations for accommodations before hand, as I wanted to remain as flexible as possible, and also learned how ridiculously expensive "walk-in" reservations as hotels were. Glad I had a tent and sleeping bag with me. I'm going to retrieve my bike from my parent's place in Arizona this spring and ride it back home to Alaska. This video series gave me a lot of ideas of place I want to see on my way back north. Love your stuff. Hope 2024 brings you may more great adventures :)
Steel horse cowgirl racing along beside a train with wild west music in the background PRICELESS❤️❤️❤️
How romantic, riding along with and interacting with a freight train! You've already given us a true sense of the scale of this country with its huge open roads, huge trains and huge breakfasts!😃
As a person who identifies as a Train I strongly agree Choooo Choooo
You should come here and see for yourself. America is a big beautiful country.
Don't forget to mention, huge PEOPLE!
@@davidmandelstamm8725 who the Morbidly obeese???
When my kids were much younger, I used to take them out in my truck to certain highways that paralleled the railway so could keep pace with the trains. They absolutely loved it especially when they could get the train engineer to toot their horn as they waved at them. My kids are grown now but your episode with that engineer blowing his horn as you waved at him brought back many memories.
Love your channel.
Was chuckling when you got stuck at train tracks. I got myself in the same predicament a year ago about 50mi west on the same track. Took me 30min to get my Multistrada out of the sand trap. Good on ya Noraly! Watching these Mojave episodes has brought a happy tear to my eye. LOVE IT:)
Why not just take the bike over the tracks? Might take a little effort but beats driving back and forth.
@@MrRicomex Where I was trying to cross, the berm was too tall and too steep and too much gravel to even get to the tracks on a Multistrada...
Best part about watching all her videos is her sense of wonderment at everything, at the small things being like a inquisitive kid and the visible genuine excitement in her eyes is so beautiful to see and that's why I watch because she reminds me of the excited kid I used to be makes me wanna get out there and live life better than I am doing it now
Well stated !
exactly, her reactions are priceless.
i think its not the sights and travels that make this channel so appealing -but the genuine respect for all people and places that shines through her commentary that makes this chanel and her truly legendary and endearing.
You've taken train spotting to a new level. I doubt most American train spotters will get waved and honked by engineers with such affection.
That wave with the train driver is such a special moment. Just one interaction and you'll never meet again in life. So strange to think about
I call her the Queen of Tourism because she has revolutionised everything has got involved in her tours
The US of A!!! far from perfect, still the place I would live than anywhere else. So happy to see Itchy Boots finally made it :)
Only Noraly can make friends with the train conductor as she is riding down the highway next to the train. You are the best!
The train race was so wholesome
Your personality kills me. Amazing work ✅✅✅
I couldn’t get over her not just riding over the tracks because that’s what myself and other riders I’ve been with would always do.
She’s a cautious rider which allows her to travel the world in the fashion she does without too many accidents. Her mentality is great to have on a long journey like hers rather than an overconfident one… over confident will usually cause problems.
I agree. I would have crossed the tracks with trepidation and may have gotten thrown. I've had a couple of incidents with tracks and trestles. I do pray for her safe travels. Especially in Mexico and the United states.
That's what I thought but she might have ran out of gas
She just got new super shocks and she's on a super dirt bike! Jumping the tracks is A requirement to qualify for the privilege of driving that bike!!! She's goT tires that can climb a tree; for crying out loud !! Wondering if she's really a lost librarian now? My heart is broken!