I entered an underground gold mine in Nicaragua |S6-E48| 

Unfortunately the calculation of 125 grammes of gold against the current gold price, divided by 6 people per week, is NOT the correct math to calculate how much the people working underground make. The workers do not even make the slightest fraction of that :(

No ordinary tourist. I like the way that you get to know the people, understand their situation, showing both compassion and admiration for them. Your videos are unrivelled.

Noraly, at the age of 80 I know my travel days are coming to a close. Your adventures have filled a big void.

You say it's humbling to see how hard some people have to work to make a living, but I think the way those same people seem to be so welcoming and happy to share glimpses of their lives is even more so. More and more, these videos you are posting are not only vlogs but significant documentaries. Truely fabulous watching. Thank you.

Some really charming people in Nicaragua god bless them all

Noraly, you are a such fierce explorer on this planet. You’ve proven you’re not just an explorer on a motorcycle. You are a world class explorer and such an engaging diplomat. Being dropped into a mineshaft on a tattered old rope had me anxiously sitting on the edge of my chair worried for your safety. I confess I cheered when you made it out safely! Thank you Noraly you are a perfect example for the world to follow.

I spent most of my adult life in mining. It ultimately ends up the same: dig rock, crush rock and use a liquid to separate the heavy stuff (the valuable metals) from the rock. Is it worth it? Only as long as society puts a value on those metals. I just returned from taking a dozen geology students on a field trip and explained Noraly, the geo-chemist, to them. Now they'll know why I always give her that 'beeeg thumbbs upp!'

If we had a few more people of Noraly's calibre this world would be a far better place. Noraly has a way of getting on with almost everyone that she meets. Noraly you are just inspirational. Keep on riding!!

According to Wikipedia, the municipality of Muy Muy was named by the Matagalpa people, who were the indigenous group native to the area. In their native language "muimui" translates to "the best" (sp. los mejores).[1] Translated to Spanish it's "very very", and in nawat it translates to "otter", which were once found in abundance in the region.

I appreciate your respect for those that are working in such harsh conditions for so little return. Too many people do not have an adequate respect for labor. Those miners are doing what is necessary for their community of families. All of them are honorable people.

Big respect for people for doing what they do, for what we take for granted in our every day life. Thanks , Noraly, again for showing us.

You are truly amazing. Your curiosity has no limits and your psyche no fears. Not only do we travel with you but we are constantly learning. You are so adventuresome and so without any prejudices about people. It is humbling to see how so many people from other countries live as we learn that they are just like us. You are so trusting and comfortable everywhere. I really admire you.

This video was a lesson to all those who have watched it. It shows how some people are living in a hard and difficult manner. Life for some is not rosy and Norally's exploration shows them all.

OMG..... what a hard hard life. I am amazed at your courage to go down there with the frayed ropes and filming the whole time. That had to be hard to watch and yet the geologist in you was probably in your element. Thank you for showing us such a radial difference in lifestyles from what most of us know.

Noraly, gracias por visitar nuestro hermoso pais Nicaragua, tiene bellos lugares; Isla Ometepe, Granada, Leon, Ocotal,Somoto, Chinandega, Corinto, Esteli, Mazisos Peña Blanca u otros. Cada lugar tiene u magia. Bendiciones

Thank you Noraly for showing the humanity in each and every individual you meet. It is a honor to know you and meet the people you meet. The respect you show for everybody is so touching and translates the outstanding human being you are. It was so noble of you to show the harsh life of this family working in that mine site. For me you are like Norman Rockwell, the great American illutratior, who used to portray the ordinary folks in such a compassionate fashion. Noraly, your sensibility is so boundless. You are a rare kind of person. Unique in so many ways! All these videos are the most precious storytelling about the human experience in this planet. You always, always uplift someone's day. That is so beautiful! Thank you so much for taking us with you!

Never fail to have a class in geography, biology and humanity with Noraly.

My 92-year-old father taught me to ride a motorcycle 50 years ago. Today, 50 years later we are experiencing motorcycling in a very different way. While he does not get out much anymore, we travel the world together because of you. Thank you for what you do & congratulations on your success!

How lucky for a geologist to stumble into a gold mining cooperative while looking for a place to stay overnight. Thanks for showing us this labor-intensive operation. I so appreciate your real world experiences, Noraly.

Noraly's eyes at 28:52, priceless. Like "I'm really really really happy to see the top and get out"

These people not only have to work very hard, but also in what appears to be potentially dangerous, unstable conditions. It is as you say a humbling and eye opening experience in this day and age. Makes you appreciate how fortunate most of us are . Thanks Noraly for another amazing video. Cheers and stay safe. Dan. ✌️✌️🏍🇨🇦

A half hour of Itchy Boots-what a treat

Agree, that was totally nuts, and yes very humbling to see someone working so hard in such horrible conditions for so little pay... just mind blowing. Thank you so much.. Sta safe!

I’m a Costa Rican who loves Nicaragua. And I can tell my love is even deeper. Such a humble RU-vidr-explorer. If I was someone important for you I would love to say I’m proud of you!

What to say? The hard labor, the poverty.... still the people persist, They live and love, learn and grow old like people anywhere. We may feel thankful that this is not our lot, but there seems little real reason that life has to be this hard. Especially in an age where so many have so much; where so many seem to never have enough. You said recently that, "it's not all romance" on the road, and some of this is hard to see. But it's something we all need to see; need to be reminded of just how well off we are and just how small some of our "problems" really are. Thanks for this gritty video about life in much of the world . We need to see both the beauty and the pain, and to appreciate both. Happy trails!!

And here I am complaining about leaves in my swimming pool while sitting in my air-conditioned home in the U.S. Thanks, Noraly for a reality check. We need to be more appreciative of what we have and tolerant of other cultures and people and not rush to judge or stereotype because their lives can be so very hard. Much respect to you and them.

Grateful you are able to bring us these scenes from your travels, unseen otherwise, thank you

You’re a star. Bringing real life from other cultures straight to our eyes. Unfiltered, caring and with a lot of respect. These guys are really hard working to find some gold. Maybe 6 grammes per ton, that’s 20 tons in bags every week to reach 120 grammes. Working long hours in harsh conditions. Respect. And good for us to hear Alaska’s humming again after last week. 😊

If only people knew how other people lived and survived around the world maybe there would be more compassion in the world . Thanks for opening the eyes of the world maybe it will help us to be better humans and appreciate what we have . It has for me . Thanks for the video. See you soon :-)

Noraly, you are amazing! You are willing to go into a sketchy mine, not only to see from a geologist point of view but to learn more about the locals. HIghest RESPECT! Be safe! Ride on! 🏍🤠

Every time Moraly “Ms.Geologist” laughs I laugh with her no matter how bad day was happened to me I think I attracted to her laugh especially her smile. Many Thanks for your videos it’s mean a lot to viewers

I love how your recent videos explore the lives of the people on your travels . . . I know that you have done this over time, but I still enjoy this combination of travel and exploration more! You are evolving so quickly into a travel journalist before our very eyes . . .

Thank you for taking the time to tell all of us about what happens in these remote mines. You're right, it is eye opening what they go through just to put food in their stomachs.

What a special 30 minute treat for us. Alaska got to play in the mud, as always after a bath. Our brave Noraly took a rope ride into mine tunnels where people worked hard for a living. They didn't realize that Noraly is the golden woman of adventure around the world.

I had no understanding of Nicaragua before watching this. (Just Daniel Ortega.) Aren’t we all simple humans at the end of the day. Great to see the friendly folks humbly trying to make a living and support their families and small towns. Peace all from SoCal. 🇺🇦

Watched many of your videos and can't figure out for the life of me, how a major television network hasn't picked up your channel! Always excited to see a new video, Greetings and safe travels from Germany 🇩🇪!👍🍻

I do appreciate how compassionate you are with these hard working people. You're just right. Much respect to these people. Thank you Noraly 💓

“Taking a little bit of a shortcut,” made me smile, ‘cause we all know how that goes.

Your off-the-grid adventures are truly enlightening. It is humbling indeed to observe cultures who work so hard for the things we take for granted. I am an adventure motorcycle rider but confess my adventures pale in comparison to yours. You're a remarkable lady and I anxiously await each episode of your travels.

Hallo Noraly, mijn zoontje en ik kijken elke ochtend naar jou 1 a 2 filmpjes samen, persoonlijk vind ik het fijn dat hij ook leert andere mensen te kennen in andere landen, en daarmee met veel respect om te gaan. Zelf ben ik persoonlijk een grote fan van jou. En heb diep respect voor jou en je motor Alaska, dat je ermee de wereld rond reist. Echt heel uitstekend gemaakte filmpjes om heerlijk naar te kijken. Ga vooral zo door, wij blijven alle filmpjes kijken 2 a 3 per dag zodat we snel in de buurt komen om elke dag te gaan kijken. Mvg mij

The Bolivian silver mine immediately came to mind while watching this episode. Yes. Honest, hard working people are worthy of respect, and admiration. We In the US have gotten quite soft, I’m afraid, but having a glimpse into other peoples of the world is a valuable lesson, on many different levels. Thanks again, Noraly, for another great episode! 🤙🏼

Good afternoon Noraly, David from Namibia 🇳🇦 and we are celebrating our independence today

Hello Noraly; what a good adventurous spirit of traveling you have.. This soul is great, traveling, shooting at the same time, giving and educating us on the places she's traveling to.. The most lovely part of this woman is the confidence she has, taking risks and crossing all those borders perfectly... Noraly please we are waiting for you in East Africa ( Kenya) we want to this person..Best endeavors in your plans and in everything your planning to do.... KARIBU KENYA

Estabas Noraly en una mina artesanal. De personas humildes que extraen el oro sin maquinarias grandes. Sin apoyo del Gobierno. Admirablemente. Personas que luchan combatiendo su pobreza. Felicitemoslos.

You just never know what Noraly is going to get into. Always an adventure. Always learn something new.

You really go the extra step to show us these out of the way places, it’s appreciated, thanks Noraly. 👍

One thing about Noraly is that she never forgets that she's on an adventure! Sketchy at times, but definitely an adventure!

Noraly, no words l am deeply humbled hats off to you. Sincere, genuine and kindhearted 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Such a contrast between riding the beautiful open expanses and riding a rope down into very cramped and dark areas. A great video.

When you travel the way you do .... off the grid .... you find so many unique things that we are soooo thankful you share with us.Please don't change your style and keep sharing. We all love you

You are a courageous woman. You go where millions of men will not venture to enter. May the heavens protect, guide and be with you always.

Lieve Noraly, ik kan mij voorstellen dat je het weer heerlijk vond om er met Alaska er op uit te gaan 408 km rijden. Marktjes in de kleine staatjes, en ook een mooi landschap. J dat weggetje mooi👍 op te rijden dacht ik het, en jij zei het, tanken en slapen in Heel grappig, een goudmijntje. Het is wel hard werken, voor de mannen daar, voor weinig verdienste. Stoer, van je Noraly, vijf meter onder de grond te gaan om de gangen te bekijken.

Wow that's amazing. God bless those miners. It's humbling to see how good we have it here in America. I've done a lot of trenching in my lifetime installing water, sewer, gas lines...... and wouldn't think about getting into one of those mines. Thank you Noraly.

So impressed with your experience. Makes me appreciate the miners working to support us where I grew up in Montana. Such hard work and so dangerous. Absolutely heartbreaking how hard they work for such a small return. So impressed that you went down inside the tunnels.

These last few comments say it all. So grateful you can show us the life we don't know about. It should make us take a second look at what we have.

Noraly, you work just as hard as those miners, sure, it's a different sort of work, but still, hours of editing, the riding - and all it's inherent dangers- & filming by itself, it can all be called 'work'. The difference here is that so many people actually see your work. Keep up the good work!

Exit the shaft and say "that was nuts", couldn't agree more. It really put things in perspective when we see how some people work and live.

Noraly truly an eye opener . yes we can learn from hard working , humble people , and so hospitable to a traveler

Great adventure.Those people are so kind to share mine info.

HI Noraly te saludo desde ciudad de Leon el pacifico de Nicaragua ojala pases por aqui es una ciudad colonial con volcanes y playàs ya me suscribi sos increible e intrepida te admiro mucho muy valiente chica Holandesa😗

I really like the way you run the Chanell and how courageous you are . Beautiful 🌺

Wow that was crazy and amazing. I would have never gone down that rope. You are one brave lady

Underground like you are is my worst nightmare . I like heights , speed , underwater . Everything , but none of what you are doing down under the ground. Thanks for taking us all there. Greetz John.

Noraly, your closing comments pretty much summed up how I felt. It's a tough way to make an honest living. . .. When you figure in any heat, humidity, or bugs it just adds to the already demanding conditions. Thanks for sharing another side of life in this world.

Congratulations Noraly On 1M That a significant milestone. I have wathched your channel grow and am very proud of you. God bless you and keep you safe.

One aspect of travel is exposure to, not only different cultures; but also different economies due to the various geological, geographical and philosophical conditions which exists. It can be difficult to conceive how most people exist in the world when one has only experienced life in the U.S.A or Europe. Thank you for a glimpse of the real lives of real people. Noraly, you are so much baver than I.

THAT'S why you have 1M subscribers. You travel with passion and clearly you respect the prople and they respect you! !! !!! I am sure not many prople get an open invation to see their operation.

Leaving Bluefield, you were blessed with very nice roads to travel on Alaska! Visiting the gold mines was definitely a humbling experience. Noraly, you always find good people no matter where you travel. Thanks for sharing another day in your life and adventures within the Americas! Ride safe.

Me ha gustado mucho que quisieras ver y mostrarnos el trabajo tan duro que hace esta gente y comprobar lo dificil que se ganan la vida pobremente pero muy honestamente y hacernos a todos mas empaticos y mejores personas con esta gente. Gracias

Such kind people to share their mine info with you.Great adventure.

Absolutely brilliant Noraly, I don’t know any mainstream broadcaster producing videos of this standard. Just superb. Thank you.x

Wow, that was a humbling episode. Noraly, I do believe your visit to these good people was a very welcome and heart warming diversion from their daily toils. Your sincere interest and positivity shines through!

Gosh my whole body was tense just looking at you going down that tunnel those people are so brave to work under those conditions for so little indeed very humbling makes me thankful for my little comforts So brave and daring as usual Noraly stay safe much love from Guyana South America

I started watching your program about a month ago. I've watched you travel through Central America, Mexico and Baja. You crossed the border into the United States through Tecate. I live 22 miles from Tecate. You were in San Diego! I feel like I'm riding along with you and experiencing your travels with you. You are an inspiration! I just left you in Blythe. Can't wait for the next adventure!

Noraly, je avonturen zijn altijd geweldig! We heten je altijd welkom in The Lemon Tree Coffee Shop

Great episode. Those jewels set you apart from other RU-vidrs. It really opens your eyes. All the best, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

that was great Norally.... that reminded me of being a kid in the 60s and my buddies and i crawling into tiny limestone caves in East Tennessee and not realizing how much we were putting our lives at risk.... great times.....also later in school going into zinc, copper and talc mines...and then later working as a coal mine in low coal seams

When you tell a story Noraly you really get "deep" into it! Really interesting seeing stories how people you meet really live and work.

I salute you Noraly itchy boots it just not an adventure ride it’s showing the world what it’s like to be here thank you

This season keeps getting better and better... Can't wait for more content.

Those were the biggest blue eyes coming up from the tunnel. You never fail to deliver some of the most interesting destinations and people on your travels. I keep wondering if you will find as amazing things when you get to the USA. You will no doubt have to work harder to find them when you get here. Thank you for the best moto adventures on the internet.

I believe I've only watched maybe 10 of your videos, all over time. However I just watched your interview with ADVrider / Baldy. I think the biggest smile I've ever seen is when you referred to telling your professor from India that you were not coming back! From CT, USA

This is why I advocate Travel. Yes, it's a lot of fun to experience new foods and sites, but its experiencing new people that is the real value of Travel. So many things that Americans take for granted are so often almost a luxury to others. Travel is what made me such a strong advocate for Clean Water. Thanks again Noraly.

Your guardian angles must take alot of valium lol, holy cow that was scary

Noraly i love your courage . Everywhere you are is an adventure. You open our eyes for people around the world and there living. Thanks a lot that you share it with us. I wish many many good impressions in the future to you.

You are such a kind considerate person. What an example for us in the USA!!!

I have just discovered this absolutely wonderful channel. I think I may be almost as tired as Noraly is after one of her grueling day rides. This binge watching is hard , I tell you!

That was rough to watch and important to see what is really going on. You are right. This life is hard. Thank you for staying real with your channel. Very nice Folks & Welcome of this Nicaraguan Family. I wish them well! 🌹👨‍👩‍👦❤️

What a crazily good adventure that was!! That deserves „goldies“ like 🏅🏆or 🌟! Thank you for another happy Itchy Boots evening ☺️😊!

I have had my eyes opened visiting other places like Cuba getting away from the resort crap and mingling with the people that live in the country side and seeing what poverty is really like . Great video you always have such a display of the differences in the world according to each country and it's culture great job my girl enjoying these videos emencly travel safe kiddo Wayde the Canadian

Thanks Noraly and Regards to all those hard working people.

Eres un ejemplo de fortaleza y buena actitud y ayuda para todas las personas que le seguimos. Un gran ejemplo para todos los viajeros al rededor del mundo. Una mujer maravillosa llena del don de gentes.

Really appreciated your work and dedication and bravery…. Totally salute to you 👏

Outstanding episode. And I hope you gave the miners some money because they spent their time for you.

Your smile from the tunnel is awesome.. those people who works are really great and courageous

Just incredible that people have to endure all that for so little. Thanks for sharing this with us!

It is interesting for me to see how there is alot of similarities between South American/Caribbean countries and most Sub-Saharan Africa countries, from towns and rural areas and nature in general.

yes...i appreciate your educating me / us about this mine, and the Bolivian mine, and lifestyles. What a life! What a tough life!

Honest humility shows great wisdom. This you are teaching to many. Thank you. Mikel

Amazing experiences you are having Noraly and what an insight on how people scrap a living working hard and in dangerous conditions. We in the West have it so easy in comparison. Thanks for sharing this with us.