The realm of the ancestors. Botswana. [S5 - Eps. 67]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this episode I am riding the first full day in Botswana! I decide to visit the Tsodilo Hills, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site and have an incredible history. But often when you have high expectations.. reality turns out to be a bit different!
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Once I was feeling a bit low cursing life and its hardships and my mom told me "why dont you learn from itchy boots. Being a woman she travels alone on treacherous tracks and enjoys life. Buck up and learn something". Epiphany hit me positively and itchy boots videos teach us to be free spirited, adventurous, happy, joyful and thankful to Lord for such beautiful life and cherish its wonders much like Norally. Thanks.
I learned that from her as well. Very inspiring !
And she does it free of drugs, materialist world and X rated stuff. People can learn happiness in living a simple life and respecting all other cultures.
wow
So how do her videos teach us to be "thankful to Lord"?
@@mickfrombrisbane1733 If you are looking for the lord, you have come to a wrong place! Lord be with you!
potholes, donkeys, cows and red SUVs cutting into your lane... and Noraly responds by happily waving at children... The lady keeps her priorities in order... and even when being given bad information, remains pleasant. We should all express such grace and patience.
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She makes it seem so easy ... and its not really hard to do ... just get on and enjoy your surroundings and the people living in them.
Pure of heart 🤍
Excellent 💖
Her high spirited dispostion is applaudable and imitable. This enable me to hit the road.
This channel is incredibly addicting.
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Watching all over again from Season One! When I was a child, late '40s, early 50s, I looked forward to each Lone Ranger radio program. Now I look forward to the next Itchy Boots.
This is certainly one of the best channels on youtube. Aside being wholesome, educational, entertaining and exciting it is free from all the divisive political garbage and drama and opinions etc. And it is as real as you can get. TH-cam is blessed to have her.
Wouldn’t expect a anthropologist, rock painting expert out there. Doesn’t look like a high budget operation. Paul was a nice guy.
They way you pronounce the names of villages in Botswana is totally amazing, I swear one would assume you lived there
Always positive, never judging, accepting things/people/habits as they come. I love this channel, and it is good to brush up the geography as well - with Noraly traveling through the continents, it is easier to have it stuck in the correct place and in the brain. I am addicted since many months, and how can one get tired of the constant new views. Also agree with everyone that the music is great.
Except when the manager, helping out as a guide, proffered info that she didn't agree with...she has judged him a bit too harshly in my view.
@@cobwebtheorem7538 Not at all, in fact she was excusing him for us, the audience.
Frosting on each episode is reading the comments. They are good-hearted and interesting, just like our heroine!
And you dealt with the disappointment of your visit to the Tsodilo Hills with the EQ (Emotional Intelligence) of the true professional you have proven to be, time and time again, I am never disappointed with your wholesome positive viewpoint and mental attitude. You must have the proudest parents in Holland! :)
We are very proud indeed!
@@nellekeschoenmaker2385 You did a great job raising and educating her. She is one in a billion
Watching your videos has been a part of my life. I can see this vast world through your eyes making my soul feel calm and happy ... thank you so much noraly. - from Malaysia.
Mine, too!
Noraly has to have the best personality and outlook on life of anyone I have ever known. I wish her Safe Travels.👍💘
A painting discovered at Blombos Cave is thought to be the oldest known instance of human art, dating to around 73,000 years ago.
I agree with Johnny X. Paul is not completely wrong. In the nearby north of the Western Cape province in South Africa rock paintings by the same KhoiSan people have been radio carbon dated to between 10,000 and 73,000 years eg Blombos, Elands Bay. My reference is Cederberg Rock Paintings by Prof. John Parkington UCT publ. Krakadouw Trust 2003.
As Noraly said there is evidence that Bantu peoples were responsible for some of the artworks at the hills 4000 to 5000 ago. But some of the paintings have been dated to be as early as 24000 years before present.
I smile whenever you pull up to a Shell station. You're Dutch as is Shell. I used to work for Shell in the USA. I also smile when you pass the kiddos on the side of the road and wave to everyone! You show such grace and gratitude in every situation.
The time, effort, and skill you put into these videos is amazing!
I appreciate that each country wants to preserve and protect their histoys
Hi Nora, I have been riding for 12 years already and always played it safe... you have made me a more Brave rider, by not being scared to take that small dirt road leading to "no-where". Safe riding. Really enjoying your travels. Greetings from South Africa.
Through your channel, I feel that I have visited a large part of the world that I may never actually see in person.
Thanks for the great work you do filming, editing, and presenting.
Onward
Noraly, your soundtracks are always great, but the drone music in this one was spot on!!! 👌
The world is waiting for you. Good luck... travel safe... and keep going! 🤟
Yes. I look forward to the music on her videos. Trinidad & Tobago.
yes, and even the pictures changed with music tact of the soundtrack
@@carlantonweber8371 Carl, have you seen any of Sir David Attenborough's nature documentaries. The beautiful music certainly enhances the video content. So it is with Noraly ! Cheers. Trinidad & Tobago.
I am 73, have traveled a fair bit, but will never go where you have gone and are going. Thank you for taking me with you on your adventures!
I stand with Paul!
Hi. You are so kind and sweet and polite. And so friendly, I just thoroughly enjoy traveling with you around the world. Thank you.
Dumela Noraly, Welcome to beautiful Botswana. We lived (and rode) there 35 years ago.
Safe travels. Peter
I have so much respect for you and your adventure, Noraly. You are more of an ambassador for motorcycling than any racer could ever be.
Potholes VS Kids waving
Noraly can avoid the Potholes AND wave back to the kids even gushing on that random baby donkey with ease. She’s our multitasking two wheel Queen 🙌
I like this message. Your wording made me SMILE. I also agree, Noraly IS OUR "Two Wheel Queen". Thank you for the smile.
Every episode is an adventure and a great discovery. thanks, Noraly !
I remember the blue skies of Namibia. Beautiful.
What a shade this tree at the Shell gas station produces. Like night.
As always, you take so many things in stride, well done. I have noticed that your bike handling skills are truly those of the seasoned moto-traveler. It has all become second nature to you, smooth, confident and assured all of which adds to the enjoyment both for you and for us, your many followers. Botswana is truly an extraordinary country. I know you will enjoy it. I am reminded of Alexander McCall Smith's many books detailing the many adventures surrounding The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Botswanans are a lovely people.
One person from Botswana is a Motswana. Many people are Batswana.
Fun to see the children waving to you and you giving a wave back. You bring a smile to us but also to the ones you pass by. Like here in Kansas people still wave to each other out in the country.
Unlike NYC where no one even makes eye contact.
Paul 😂😂 is such a character... I just wish he said less.. I loved this episode... ❤
The paintings were very cool! I know you didn't want to leave Namibia, but just think what new adventures await you and us! It's very exciting. Maybe Paul was off by 90,000 years or so (Neanderthals were 40,000 years ago) but we can use out imagination too. I think this was a great episode, don't be too disappointed, Noraly. Thanks! 😎
A quick check showed that Paul wasn't totally off. There have been recent finds of tools in Tsodilo dating to 70,000-100,000 years ago. So he had just mixed the facts up a bit.
Modern humans date back 200,000-300,000 years ago. Neanderthals were around 400,000 years ago
you're right the latest discoveries in france go beyond 100,000 years
Donkeys were domesticated only 6,000 years ago, and cattle (cows) about 10,500 years ago. The donkey looked like a modern donkey, so that painting was less than 6k-years old without doubt, nowhere near the 100k statement. Plus, I'm sure that so far the oldest painting discovered is in Spain and it's only 64k years old.
Wow, one of those drone shots really shows how much the bike is moving around in the sand! Great riding! :-)
Paul was not entirely wrong.
From Wikipedia
The oldest artifacts of humans, are around 100,000 years old.
The oldest painting has been dated to around 24,000 , probably by San people. These are all Red. The white paintings are younger and Attributed to the Bantu tribes , circa 400 AD
A few are only a few 100 years old.
All in all around 2500 paintings have been identified in the area - justifyIng the world Heritage site designation
In SA I have also driven on pothole roads where pedestrians walk on what is left of the tarred roads and vehicles drive where pedestrians used to walk. If you drive straight on these roads you are drunk, if you drive zig-zag you are sober . . . 🤣
I Agree on that one.
Mpumulanga? MP - as local told me: Moerse Potholes!
Noraly,
👍👏
Your choice of music is absolutely perfect and beats the choice made by nearly all other sites on TH-cam.
Many others I just either stop watching or mute.
Brings back memories of my CB350 and the wonderful feeling of riding it in SA in the ‘70s, something I miss.
I really enjoy your adventures. I'm very impressed for the fact you are touring the world all by yourself on a motorcycle, riding so wild places and roads, savanas and such. I just got mesmerized, as if I was there travelling with you. I just keep whatching the road and the vegetarion, the african vegetation, as if sudenly a wild animal would pop up. I pray for God your protection and safety.
You made the school children’s day! That friendly wave certainly excites them. Pot holes or not, you have a very nice ride and as always, the drone footage was phenomenal!
Norally, you help me escape, smile and learn with each episode. Wonderful Karma you spread. Thank you.
Great history you have shared. I wonder if he climbed these rocks as children. He knew where to find all the marks, but not a lot of history knowledge. Still great to see them.
I think many children did not have the luxury of much scholing in that part of the world..
@@rientsdijkstra4266 true. I am over 40 now and still don’t know a lot about my part of the world either. 1.5hours north of me is Dinosaur Alley (Drumheller hoodoos of Alberta Canada). So much land history, and we were never taught it in school.
And it turns out the guys was not actually a guide...
Paul was on his mark. He had learned it from his elderly and his boss the curator he was assistant to. I wrote an in depth explanation on why Paul was on his mark at 70 - 100 thousand years in my comments🙏
@@rientsdijkstra4266 Well education is free alway to phd in Botswana.
Hi Noraly. I was getting withdrawal symptoms since your last video. I was binge watching all your videos from season 1 to your current ones, got use to just loading one and watching when i wanted to. Know i got ot get used to waiting for your next video. Thanks for all the awesome videos. Safe travels. Greetings from Johannesburg South Africa.
Paul did his best in the circumstances ( bless him ) he probably felt uncomfortable and out of his depth, that said we saw some wonderful paintings and scenery. 🦌🦒🦏🐘🐃 🏍🛖.
Thousands of years???!
The Creation/life on earth exist only between 6 and 7 thousand years.
@@mariepretorius898 Where did you get that from? :D
There are no bettere words to say than "I don't know!" When you don't know, though. The greatest trouble with them is that most people yet have to learn to understand them when they hear them, though. That's why so few have the courage to say them.
Paul did well indeed. He was a bit spell bound by you and unprepared as he was not a guide - did well! Loved the episode
@@ElGreco291 I think she is one of those who still believe the universe was made in 6 days and that God rested on the 7th ???
Sorry that you had to leave Namibia, as you really liked that landscape. But it was not wrong to start a new chapter in this journey. Already enjoying the new scenery. Keeps it fresh
Noraly, I am shaking my head, LOL and smiling. Your wonder lust amazes me. You are kind of like some of the historical travelers that roamed this world like few others. God be with you. Look forward to seeing your travels. Thank you for all that you have shared with us.
The drone views always give such a wonderful idea of the overall landscape. It was a fascinating scramble over the rocks to see the paintings, even if it didn't turn out as hoped. I especially liked the first rhino with those ears sticking up. A bit whimsical and very nicely drawn.
Even through your little bit of disappointment you can still find joys in the little things like all the maneuvering fun around the potholes. The children all waving is so fun to see and I’m sure seeing you was fun for them. Every country is so unique...looking forward to what Botswana has to explore. Have fun Noraly!
It is simply a joy to watch Itchy Boots on her adventures.
Yes ...lovely roads...lol. When we were at Tsodilo Hills many moons ago the guide took us for a walk/climb into those rocks...I nearly died..Yes enjoy Botswana!
Pothole dodging extravaganza! Every episode is an adventure. Thanks, Noraly!
Thank you for bringing joy to the ones that can't do what you do, but really want to. I wish you the best on your jurneys. Greetings from Norway.
Thanks for showing me a place I have always wanted to.visit! I was in Maun and the Okavango delta area, back in the days when Botswana was still called Bechuanaland. This video reminded me of the roads which were mostly deep sand tracks back then. “ Lost world of the Kalahari”, a book by Laurens van der Post has a great description and provides background on the Tsodilo Hills. Love your videos, narration and your music.
Wow, how it has all changed in 20 years Noraly. The road out to Tsodilo was one of the most challenging 4x4 sand tracks in Botswana, even the road from Shakawe to Toteng. Glad that you do not have to struggle with those conditions. Pity you were not able to have a more rewarding experience at Tsodilo. Safe travels.
Thanks for sharing your life and positive demeanor.
Always look forward to your adventuresome episodes.
I like the way u look at your disapointment and then put by all the other experiencies
I’m looking into buying a KLR 650. I live in Southern California with all of Mexico just 2 hours down the road! With a surfboard, fishing rod and needed gear, thanks to Itchy Boots for the inspiration, I will disappear from time to time, indulge my passions and enjoy the meditation that travel like this provides 🤙
Such a pleasant personality:)) Happy to follow your adventures ..
Namibia was awesome! Happy trails in Botswana
Well the scenery in Botswana doesn't disappoint enjoy every moment. 👍
Love Noraly's attitude. Always taking the positive and moving forward with a sense of joy and adventure! Love and peace to all x
We'd all be full of joy earning 300,000 a year from you tube while traveling the world 😂
That was like driving in Costa Rica back in 04. You drove wherever it was smooth. Too bad you don't have a polarizer for the GP 8.
Listening to the story about the GoPro audio issues, I have to chime in. Sitting here watching your adventures and how things break, I'm watching this episode waiting for parts. Everything behind my seat has to be repaired or replaces, I've done some LONG HARD riding over the last two years, over 19,000 K. How you stay positive is beyond me. One positive side effect, I get to re-watch Itchy Boots from S-1 E-1 AGAIN. LOVE everything about your channel. Many happy and safe miles to you, Noraly. From Nevada, USA
Wow, this road in the drone shot looks like a way of light through these golden sceneries, an absolutely gorgeous view!
On my first trip to Botswana (80's) we were able to fit two Landovers into one pothole but the road to the hills has definitely improved since I was last there. Thank you Noraly for another awesome episode and the reminder of many fond memories.
Fun day in Botswana! Very pretty and lots of history at the UNESCO World Heritage site!
I so much look forward to, and love, your posts. Thank you.
Its a good start for your adventure in Botswana! Wish you a huge pile of fascinating and awesome experience in the forthcoming rides!
Sigh...
just another "boring" day at the office for Itchy Boots..... Sigh again... just another "ordinary" day in the life of Itchy Boots 😊😊😊. So many more awesome adventures to explore and experience in Botswana 🙌🙌
Travel the world and make 300k a year doing it! Dream job
Noraly, you really have become a savvy traveler. Researching your interests, creating videos and editing them on the fly, so they flow seamlessly. You make it interesting and educational so it makes very good sense. I don't see how a guide would have made much difference. A Big Thumbs Up for your channel Noraly, you are doing a fantastic job of factually revealing the things you discover and making me feel like I am right there experiencing it with you. Yes Yes Yes. Thank you for such a professional delivery. I hope this never gets old for you, and you ride on forever. ben/ michigan
Thanks for this. Very inspiring. So much to see. So many wonderful people to spend time with.
Please be careful, out there , you still have your whole life ahead of you , lady Noraly .
Once again you ALWAYS pick the PERFECT soundtrack for your visuals!
It's always fun to ride with you Noraly. I'm enjoying it every time....A big thank you.
As always, great adventure to start the visit to this country!
Lovely views. Another excellent episode. Thank you for cheering me up after a loooooong week. 🙏
Just love the spectacular cloud formations, in awe!!!
i enjoy the experiences watching you do all the things you do, thanks for bringing me along .stay safe
What an adventure,, highs and lows…thank you for your perseverance every mile is a joy to tag along with you..🇬🇧👍
Wonderful that you are in Botswana. Hope you have a really great time traveling in Botswana. Wishing you problem free riding. Your Honda 250 should be perfect for the riding. In deep soft sand, open the throttle to get on top of it and go! 😊
Good morning Noraly. New country, new adventures. Looking forward to sharing it with you. Stay safe. Cheers, Dan 😃✌️🏍🇨🇦
Sure love your shows young lady. Thank you so much!
So glad you made it to Botswana. Hope you see plenty to inspire further discovery and traveler joys.
I love Botswana, thank you for sharing your experiences there
Great episode!
Itchy - Thank you for another extraordinary archeological site.
Got my Noraly fix early today. 😁 Breakfast. Coffee. A little Botswana. Thanks for sharing!
Noraly i really enjoy your outlook, attitude and relaxed approach to life's issues, you have taught me a great deal in this season 5 to not stress under pressure or when the going gets tough, as Noraly says 'it's life', part of the great adventure, thank you for being an inspiration.
Some of those potholes were 50,000 yrs old! Hehe
Great video Noraly. May the good Lord bless and keep you. Cheers to great new adventures.
Thank you, Noraly! Thank you for making my life brighter! You are truly amazing woman. Rere breed
Again the superb drone footage with well chosen complimentary music. Thanks Noraly for another awesome video! Be safe….
I’m new here when I first seen this channel it was on S6 So I had to back track all the to the first season I am loving this channel so much thank you so much,
You are an inspiration x
Amazing journey
Paul was a really decent guy but he actually underestimated Norali without knowing that this girl means business 🤣 and she does extensive research before going to that particular place! Anyway barring the exact age of the paintings we watched what we wanted to and enjoyed it to the fullest👌🏼👍🏼💖
I recently read in a book on human evolution that the first humans appeared 200 000 years ago .Could they have painted on the rocks 100000 years ago? Quite possible I suggest.
@@davidbrand6633 🤔
@@davidbrand6633 David, Yes you are right. Quite recently it was discovered we are vastly underestimated how long Homo sapiens have be en around
@@davidbrand6633 Yes, the Homo sapiens finds from Omo in SW Ethiopia are 200-190 thusand years old. There are at least two finds with possibly older Homo sapiens finds; The Florisbad skull (South Africa) and Jebel Irhoud 1-5 (Morocco). There are two problems with these type of human skulls. They are all intermediate forms between Homo sapiens and older Homo species, so it's mainly about how many traits do they need to share with modern humans to be counted as Homo sapiens. The famous Turkana Boy (a.k.a. Nariokotome Boy) from N Kenya is at least 1.5 million years old, and his body is almost identical to a modern human, so the only major difference is the skull with a much smaller brain. His species is called Homo ergaster (a.k.a. African Homo erectus). The other problem is the reliability of the datings and that reliability varies a lot. I recently saw a video with Lee Berger (Paleoanthropology professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) and he was very sceptical to the reliability of the dating of the Florisbad skull.
Back to the question if humans could have painted things 100,000 years ago. At the moment the oldest known painting is in a cave in Spain. This painting is at least 64,000 years old and was probably made by a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis a.k.a. Homo sapiens neanderthalensis). My guess is that within a few decades we will find art that is dated to at least 500,000 years ago and made by humans that nowadays are known as Homo heidelbergensis.
BTW, I am a retired archeologist from Sweden with an interest in Paleoanthropology, but my main subject professionally has been the Scandinavian Neolithic.
@@GunnarCreutz Agree. But Rock art dates in Africa are yet to derive. The oldest in Africa is Blombos( Shell, OchreEngravings). 100 K is Difficult. These are 50 K max to Recent Times. As in the Videos, you can clearly see Super Impositions ad Different Epochs ( White Paintings) However the Culture here gives Quite Earlier Dates ( Stone Tools, etc) Paintings goes with Cognitive Development and Social Structure. Hence I will Put Art with Neanderthals and Sapiens Sapiens. I am a Rock art Researcher from MNHN Paris. Nice to talk to you! Am a Student of Denis Vialou!
Beautiful scenery/place.
A treat each week, can't wait to see what is next
I 💗💗💗 the 🗺! You can show us how far you go,it's amazing Noraly,it's amazing how far you go Noraly!!🙌🙌 well done!
The potholes made me miss home. I gotta go see my family, its been a while. Potholes even make me nostalgic.
I especially like the children singing in background to your videos. I have so enjoyed your travels and hopefully they go on for a long time.I have learned so much about Countries that I will never see. The videos show that we all the same people. If you are positive and look for good you will always find it.We look different and dress different but we all have the same life plans.
I never have seen you have a depressing day. But this may be close. Hopefully your next adventure will be more fulfilling. I loved the scenery regardless and the beautiful blue skies.
Very interesting video Norely!
itchy boots is so cool. i feel like i'm riding right along with her. i love it!!!!
Good video as always👍 Thank you, Noraly😊