[S2 - Eps. 41] My motorcycle and me are boiling in the desert in Argentina
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- In this episode I am riding through a desert in Argentina and temperatures are soaring. The road is not easy and the hostel is closed - it wasn't one of my best days but that's also part of long distance motorcycle riding!
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Those two guys must have thought it was Christmas! A beautiful blonde appears out of nowhere and fixes their puncture. Their friends will never believe them.
Luckily for them (and us) exist GoPro and TH-cam!!!!
And the guy who sold her fuel at the filling station? Did you notice what he was doing when Noraly waved goodbye to him? He was engrossed with his phone! I am willing to bet he just dsdcovered Itchyboots' youtube channel and had just begun to watch it. Most people, like me, have no idea what the rest of their country looks like. Itchybooths' youtube videos is the only way to know some other parts of your country which you've never been to. Being alone in that gas station must have been a boring affair for the gas man. Itchyboots' videos would make his wait for the next customer a pleasant wait. An one day, if he can afford it, he'll take his family to a trip to those wonderful places in his country that Itchyboots has visited.
I saw the video, and I still don't believe you...
Noraly, you are the only lady I know that can complain with a smile and a laugh. If only all men and women had your outlook on life the world would be a better place. :- )
Paul I was just thinking the same thing. She is the only traveling content creator that I know of that is not complaining all the time and all negative. It's fun watching her videos.
Its on the border of insanity 😂 Sometimes, some of us reach that point...crrrazy
Noraly, those of us who have taken long distance journeys via a motorcycle, know of the temperature problems (both cold and hot). You are showing that you are human besides being a wonderful travel blogger!
Yep, some days are just like that but your worst day on the motorcycle is still better than my best day in the office. 😀
So nice of you helping those two guys out with the flat tire!!
all riders do that !
@@vincentlemaire4680 no they don't!
@@chriscameron4618 They do where I live
@@vincentlemaire4680 not all but most
Pays to carry a cycle pump and other supplies.
In 1972 I rode my air cooled Honda CB450 across the Mojave Desert at 49 degrees C or about 120 degrees F. I had anticipated some heat but was surprised by the intensity. I had replaced my engine oil prior to the journey from 15/30 to straight 50 weight oil anticipating the engine would run hotter than normal. I spent two days at that temperature camping on the way. It was totally exhausting and, like you, I could not truly appreciate the beauty of the topography of the desert and high mountains. The heat gave me a strong sense of my mortality and ever present danger. Truthfully I was ill prepared. It was experientially memorable in total. Thankfully I can appreciate the beauty of where you were through your video. Nothing was digital back then and I didn't even have a film camera. You will someday deeply appreciate the record you are keeping. Thank you for taking me alone for the ride.
True that. I spent three years out riding north America on my 1971 Harley. Did a buttload of dirt track on it. But the bikes can handle more than we can. Good looking out about the oil change ,I forgot to mention that.
Liked my 450 , should have kept it . but Had a different heat problem , too many tickets .
ok. ไม่เป็นไร ดอกครับผม เซม ๆ รัก คุญมากๆ Mss Itchy OK. ????? ***** H. %%%%%
Thanks for keeping it “real” and not sugar coating the experience. Happy 2020 !
"Smooth seas dont make skillfull sailors". A good proverb.
Thank you for this Vlog (again).
I know this was for Norely but I'm taking that proverb with me, thank you.
Good one 👍 thank you
You must be an adventurer in the highest degree. Definitely the best videos on TH-cam!!
Damn that was one nice F100, they've got taste down there 😎🤠
Royal Enfield was made in India for India, where is hot and due to traffic it is often slow. So I believe overheating should not be a problem.
Anyone else click on the video even though they don't have time to watch it and give it a thumbs up with plans to watch it later?
I typically watch while eating supper but I will click when I get a notice and give it a thumbs up! I already know it is going to be a good episode. LOL!
Those two young men must have thought you were an angel stopping to help them, so nice to confirm there are good kind people in the world! You are a wonderful person Noraly.
The way you deal with adversity is an example for us to admire and to follow.
Very pleased you found petrol and accomodation in the end.
Best wishes for a wonderful and trouble free 2020!
Good Karma always pays off
That's what motorcyclist do for other cyclists.
What a day !!! The road under this heat was hard to ride... and the stop at the closed hostel must have been a hard deception. "No other option" and Dhanno's sound when starting again showed it was clearly making an effort too... And the room you found was the "cerise sur le gateau" as we say... You're a strong person ! Wish you the best.
After binge-watching series 1 I'm nearly catching up on series 2 - I just love your journey. So inspiring and such an incredible attitude. Many posting that you should be sponsored by Royal Enfield - I propose you should be sponsored by the Mental Health Foundation. Exemplary attitude, energy, positivity, courage, application and relentless 'bounce-back-ability'. Just wonderful and an example to every human being. Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
De toute beauté cet épisode !
Even though you are alone, when the going gets tough, you still manage to laugh and smile, I just love your "can do" attitude. May 2020 be even better for you, and us, if that is possible.😎
You're good to 90c + with 20-50w oil...synthetic even more...shalom...
Oh Noraly, that was a tough day, well done! Really felt for you with the heat and the petrol situation.... It shows a tiny bit how much courage you journey takes. Thank you for sharing. Go safely ❤️
That was very kind of you helping those two bikers. It is called looking after your own.
Still loving your videos in 2022. Well done for being positive as is part of DNA. Onwards and fowards Noraly.
Actually quite pleased to see Noraly struggle a bit on deep gravel with washboards. She, PM, and MDB usually make it look sooooo easy riding quickly on gravel. My riding (of heavy road bikes) on gravel here in NZ has felt more like this with deep angled ridges, washboards, and sometimes extreme camber being the norm. Top half of gearbox seldom used.
Happy New Year Noraly! I hope you have as much fun in 2020 as you did in 2019.
"Are you alone? Yes." No, you are not. Over three hundred thousand people are with you.
11 Month later now and at 9.December 2020 its more than double ... WOW Noraly! (618.000)
@@beakittelscherz5419 December 14 621,000. Go go Noraly!
Dance dance Noraly, Dance!
1-4-2021 713K ok
Jan 12, 2022 954,000 Watching all of the videos from the start of season one!! Awesome stuff, awesome lady.
" when the going get tough, the tough gets going ".....Loving the blueness of the skies
You are truly an amazing person. So personable, daring going alone, and so upbeat with perseverance while enjoying your travels. You don’t get to know us but you have become a friend to share life with. Best wishes in 2020!
I just love the accent! My grandparents (and mother, lol) are Dutch. They came over when my mother was very young though, so she has no accent. My grandparents have both passed and I miss them and the Dutch accent. Safe travels :)
You keep smiling even a poor situation , that's the spirit 👏
Tough day. I hate sand! My first patch of deep sand in Morocco, only less than 10 metres long, I tried powering through it. It didn't end happily! Thankfully I was able to patch the bikeup well enough for it to complete the holiday successfully. (Looked a bit ratty). And no injury to me. Well done with coping with all those pressures today. You got through, and tomorrow will be a better day!
True bikers stop for others in trouble. I was driving north at night on the 395 in California when I saw a guy waving from the back of his car. He told me he & his 5 year old daughter had been stuck there for hours, but no one would stop. He just needed a tire iron which I do carry in my heavy kit. I gave it to him. Same thing happened in tne Mojave desert between Siberia & Bagdad on Route 66 during a hot summer day. This time it was four twenty-something's with a flat & no tools, tire plugs or water. They hadn't seen a car while they were there for two hours. I gave them water & repaired the tire. They were amazed you can repair a tire on the side of the road. Helpless babes!
I've stopped twice in rural areas to switch out my gloves to a lighter pair & women with children have stopped to see If I was okay. Once a woman with a nice new pick-up stopped to give me a ride to a repair shop. There are nice folks out there.
There are exceptions . . .
I don’t think a video has ever deserved a «like» more than this one
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", we feel the heat with you even when its cold or chilly outside where we are. Respect.
Love your attitude! I believe your attitude is the secret sauce to your success!!!
"Such is life"... Very few times I see such a positive attitude towards life in our world today. So many times I see you laughing & smiling in situations where others (myself especially 😆) would be wagging fist to the sky & cursing.
One of the many reasons I follow your travels Noraly. Your positivity is what I hope to emulate.
Thank you for the lesson you indirectly teaches.
It remembers me on my Trip 700km from Flagstaff AZ to LA CAL trough the desert in 1998.
Freaking hot.
Shared your fuel and accomodation anxiety from the comfort of an armchair in Cape Town! Grotty days make the good days even better ☺ Do Dhanno a favour and change the engine oil to fully synthetic (if you've not done so already). Aircooled engines take strain at low speeds in those temperatures. Compiments to RE, it never seemed to miss a beat. Have a better ride tomorrow. Happy Christmas from The Fairest Cape 😚
Well done you really are a determined lady, good idea to set off at dawn and do less distance each day, in such heat. Heat can be very dangerous when travelling by bike as it tends to creep up on you and you can lose concentration. Remember it is your journey and your enjoyment of it , that makes people follow you on TH-cam. Producing videos for us is a lot less important than your enjoyment and safety.
Hey Noraly, I'll try and send you some English weather if it helps.....!, all part of the adventure, great stuff! Cheers, Steve
Going through all Noraly's videos again during lockdown. Watch till fall asleep. Haha putting positivities into my head before sleeping
I was traveling across the deserts of the American South West and the temps were over 110°F. I kept my Camel Back wet so my water was cool to drink. You did good in helping those bikers with your air pump.👍
What I love is your positive thoughts. Believe it or not this make all the difference Noraly. 👍👍Keep up the good work.
The only TH-cam channel where I don't skip ads ♥️
Same, although more 15 minutes of adds is a lot :P -... actually more than 20minutes, Jeez!
I was watching some performances of symphonies and became so exasperated with ads I finally sprang for TH-cam premium. Now I forget what it was like.
What a day. Don't know how you do it. You're a brave woman and you even complain with a smile on your face.
When you're in the desert or really hot weather, travel in the morning between 7 and noon. Then stay in a cool place with an ice tea between noon and 5. After 5 it will start to cool down as the sun gets lower. I have even crossed deserts at night to avoid the the terrible afternoon heat and sun.
We did Australia center and we got up between 4-4:30 am packed up out tent etc. And hit the road 45 min later. Travelled really slow (40km/h) because of wildlife until sunrise. Best time of the day.
night riding can be more enjoyable, but as she wants to record the trip so she is stuck riding when the lighting is good. have not been in a desert environment on my 1200 so nothing to compare it too yet, waiting on getting an 1800 before I do x-country trips.
@@ROTTK9 your right I didn't factor in the filming she wants to do... we did it on a 750 Moto Guzzi. 13 T km. 2up incl watercrossing, dirt road etc. And we are now on a Breva 750 again, 7000 km & 3 mths so far out of 9 mth. Good thing the bike doesn't stand out on the road, it gets noticed sometimes. Started in Chile, Peru & now in Ecuador. Before we going south after columbia. Leaving out Brazil & Venezuela.
After watching hours of videos (trying to catch up with all seasons) this video hurt my heart. When those young men thought a savior just came along that had the air they needed and then realized that she was so beautiful and it was itchy boots in person....well I think they’re probably still talking about it. When I saw all the struggling after that it pained my heart to watch but I had to because I knew it was going to come out ok...and always with a smile. Noraly is so absolutely amazing.
I admire your strength, 💪👊 strategies and knowing your own limits. I once hallucinated my way through the heat between Flagstaff, Arizona and Phoenix once. I would never do that again, I'd never survive. Any desert riding I will ever do again will be at night. Of course I was completely ignorant of hydration, it wasn't a thing back then. Be safe. Thanks for this 🏍 episode, Noraly.
Noraly, you needn't worry about what you called complaining. You are so strong physically and mentally that by comparison I would look like a whining baby. In those conditions I'm afraid that any footage of me would be an embarrassment for life most likely showing me in the fetal position, possibly whimpering and begging for mercy from the terrible conditions. Good thing I don't film any of my more challenging rides. There are no better vlogs. Even on one of your hardest days you have excelled. Happy New Year to you and your followers.
Noraly! I really felt the heat in this one. And your little “let’s go” towards the end almost made me cry. You are a beast. 🥵🥵🥵
My goodness you're so strong. You don't know how much!
Thank you Noraly @itchyboots on first day of new year we got an chance to see you I hope your journey continue through out the year with love and smile on ur face. I wish this year gives you all the happiness and plenty of success. Love you 😘❤️
It's interesting that each day you ride you set a destination and yet you fully enjoy the journey along the way, which I think most of us who follow your journey truly enjoy the most. And sometimes when we focus on the destination and become too familiar with our routine things can go astray and not go as expected. I emphathize with you about the heat and long day riding. Hopefully you restored your electrolytes. I rode in 40 C temperatures two years ago and remembered I had included in my panniers a package of very inexpensive painter's head socks (thin cotton blend covering). They cover your entire head all the way down the back and front to the lower part of your neck with a large opening for your eyes nose and mouth. I stopped and soaked one of them with cold water and placed it over my head then placed my helmet over top. This simple measure provided much relief! Thanks for all the time and effort you spend sharing your travels and thanks for stopping and helping those young men with their flat and reminded us all of the motorcyclist creed. Cheers from Canada.
I was starting to feel panic when the second place was closed lol
Exactly !!!
For most motorcycles, an operational temperature range of 68C to 104C is normal.
Your perseverance is admirable. These temperatures are quite worrisome and your caution is not what I would call complaining.
👍👍👍This was a good vid and i wouldn't have wanted to miss it because it was different from the others....it is a true representation of a difficult day in a travelog and adds to the overall story. It makes the easier and more fun days even sweeter and "richer" in fulfillment. This is life...the ups & downs... rough with the smooth etc.. well done Noraly for expressing this difficult day to camera! Survival is key.. you kept a cool head.. 👌😉👍😎🏍🌎👢🌡☀️⛱🔥
Hi Noraly, what you could do with in the heat is a sun umbrella. This is an umbrella made with aluminised fabric. It provides good shade and, if not for you, you can use it to shade the bike's petrol tank to keep it cool (and the petrol from evaporating!).
Happy new year, my friend. Tough day! A rest, a shower and some food and you’ll be on your way. Keep on keeping on; you’re an inspiration to all your fellow riders, and all the dreamers who follow you!
The blue skies in this video are incredible. Big wide open country.
You have my utmost admiration, your drive and stamina are a real credit to you. Keep safe in 2020. Very best wishes.
Even your "boring" rides are entertaining. Here in Montana, we know to look for your videos at 9:00am every other day, but still, by the time we see them you already have 14,000 "likes". Don't change anything that you're doing. Be safe.
Viendo este video recordé cuando hice mi viaje en 2012, y también fue el peor de los trayectos, venia cubriendo 400/500 km y ese dia solo fueron 220 km , el calor, el viento y el ripio...mala combinación! Te quejaste pero te la bancaste,.. bien por ti.
Noraly, que pena no hayas podido disfutar más de tu paso por Malargüe, tenemos lugares espectaculares para rodar, te esperamos nuevamente y te brindaremos un lugar mucho más acogedor la próxima!!!!
Finding a fuel station was the highlight of the day! It's such a relief when your pushing your luck but on the other hand, when you run out, there is always a kind person who will help you out. Happy 2020!
Good call on salty snacks. Helps hydrate. Worked where temp. was 110F under ventilation and 150 to 160F where most of my log readings were taken every hour. Had salt tablets available to take. Keep you electrolytes up. Also with jacket when in hot areas helps slow down water loss from wind / evaporation of sweat. Ride a oil cooled Suzuki 1500 and no problem at all in hot temp.
Happy 2020 Noraly!
Bit of a rough day and you still give us a big smile in the end, priceless!!
Wish you the best this hot part of the journey.
Keep riding safe!
What a good deed for the day you did helping the young boys out with there tyre.
you did well to hold it together, tough with someone to lean on, even harder on your own. Also really glad you aren't tempted to ride without your gear i the heat. Keep at it....
The region between Salta, Santiago del Estero e Corrientes are very hot this time in the year. The ruta 16 is know as Chaco del Inferno and sometimes the police close the way/ruta/road until the end of the day to cool down the road and the air temp. Some days are difficult, its part of the trip. I broke 3 ribs near Mendoza e Uspallata and Las Flores in march 2019 but it was my best bike travel ever. And i will come bach march 2020. The ruta 412 near medonza is difficult too because there is deep ripio/gravel too. Very Nice video.
Hi Noraly, Happy New year. Thanks for showing us the tough side of your adventure, as usual you are very pragmatic and always come through with a smile. Ride safe.
Hola... Oye que aventura con el calor altas temperaturas, lo bueno es que eres guerrera aunque como dices te quejaste mucho.. jajajaja no importa así son los viajes en motocicleta.. exelente video, saludos cordiales desde la Ciudad de México...! 🏍️
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." ...... Actually, it is these tough patches that endear our rides even more, even though it is terrible then. Try keeping the heat level at a tolerable level (especially your body heat).
You are doing great, dear !
Talk about endurance and the himalayan is pretty rock solid. Just great how India manufactures these beauties to be so versatile.
Happy new year 🎈& in this video i liked best when you helped those boys,even when you are facing so many problem this is your good humanity 👍
Spot on , again this is why she’s the best !
Thank you for keeping it so real and sharing your experiences. It made my day today, even though it was years ago for you. The magic of videos. Thanks. - BB
Welcome to the new decade! Wow so hot for you and Dhanno, now water becomes as important as fuel ;) Rest well!
@Herman Greenfield, I see we disagree here, most would say we are now in the twenties, and call it a new decade, I understand your point, some will disagree, I doubt we will tear the fabric of time between us, happy new year friend.
You can be proud of yourself today Noraly. You were so calm about the petrol situation, the heat of the day and the closed hostel. I am following you from Scotland where it is wet and cold most of the time as it is winter. Do ride earlier in the day if you can and keep on biking. Gx.
Happy new year! You are living the dream. An inspiration to all! Well done! May 2020 be an even better year than the last one!
You are an inspiration to many Noraly. Safe travels!
Happy new year and buy yourself some light colored long sleeve T-shirts (as one of the motorbikers with the punctured tire was wearing). This black color looks fashion but isn´t adequate for the tropics, imho.
Sometimes you get exhausted and it looks like the end of your trip will not come. It's natural to loose bits of trust in a good ending. Just then it is difficult to keep on going. You said you were complaining. I think you did'nt, because I know these feelings from hiking in the mountains. They looked the same to me. It is part of your yourney. It is part of your feelings in that precise moment. You made it. You kept going. You trusted your feelings in that moment. And that is a great thing. That is survival. xxx
Happy New year Noraly! My name is Ian and i'm from Argentina. You may be wondering way so many places looked deserted or abandoned? well thats it because in some regions of my country specially in Mendoza people take long naps or "siestas" as we call them because of the high temperatures. It usually goes from 12 pm up to 6pm. Also people tend to go to the petrol stations very early in the mornings as they start their labouring day. I hope you have a wonderful trip, wish you well. Ian
could not help myself, at the end started humming 'hot in the city' by billy idol, what a ride!
Another fantastic day, thanks Noraly 👍 💚
My soul comes alive watching your videos Noraly! This is so inspiring!🌍🤩🔥
Great video Noraly! The landscape looks very similar to our western United States. You are doing so well, hang in there! I have ridden across the Mojave desert several times so I know how the heat can drain your strength. You will be revived after a good night's rest. Thanks for sharing your adventures! I will watch you to Alaska.
I feel your pain - stay strong and thank you for taking us with you on your journey. :)
Happy new year! Such an eventful video. Noraly giving the finger, I have spare tanks HA! Noraly thé savior. Helping out by thé side of thé road.Noraly complaining but who cares when its done with a smile and a laughter. Well such is life indeed. And you are a tough lady, no problemo 😎 And once again you aced the music..
Your never by yourself...you have all of us
Your travelogue of South America is entertaining. The countryside is indeed beautiful. I wish you a safe journey on your daily travels.
What a day, Noraly! Ugh. I would have been reduced to tears. 😪
Happy New Year anyway! Be safe.
A nice day to ride and helping other rides with flat tire and heat making your day a little worst but finding a place to sleep makes everything ok
You are such an inspiration Noraly. I take off my helmet to you!
Even when you are a bit down, you shine! Cheers
Voor jou ook Noraly goed nieuwjaar! Met veel veilige kilometers, ! ;)
Well done, Noraly. I’ve had testing days like that on a motorbike and you sometimes wonder if they will ever end! Good perseverance and great attitude from you.
Wow... I haven't seen a line like that to a gas station in years! I'm glad we didn't have to wait in line. Well - I would have waited for you. 😉
Have an incredible 2020 Noraly 🏍
all my best wishes for this new year Noraly, if you did not have time to make videos on this difficult stage, we could attend your courage, once again, and I imagine what was the surprise of these young people broken down on the side of the road, to be helped by a pretty blonde, each time, it amuses me a lot, especially since the Argentines are very macho !!! here is an event which they will certainly not boast much! lol !!!
Happy New Year Noraly. You rock.
In the immortal words of the Allman Brothers, “ the road goes on forever”. Keep tearing it up
❣Few days back I randomly saw a video in Nigeria , Then I am Like what?? Who is this lady having guts to conquer the world all alone. Then I immediately searched ITCHY BOOTS Season1 Episode 1.....VOILA .. Guess What, I finished Season 1 Just in 2 days, Till Episode 125 back Home to Netherland. Right Now watching Season 2 Episode 41, Its Like I riding Myself around the Globe. Your Smile make a magic every time you do. Keep Smiling, Keep Riding, If Possible come to Nepal, A beautiful Himalayan Country with Your Himalayan Dhanno. Much Love...... & RESPECT🥰❣
Happy new year noraly, reading some of the comments there is some great advice offered by your followers. Keep up the good work. Your positive attitude is fantastic and you’re always smiling, you make me smile every time I watch your channel.
You motivate us to go out there on a motorcycle. I have never left Brazil, but I intend to visit South America. What a beautiful continent!