Motorcycle adventures in Ecuador BEGIN!! |S6 - E5| 

As a kid growing in Quito, I took my four wheeler down that same path to Mindo. I was 13 and having the time of my life away from parents and school. Now I live in Florida USA and I miss the mountains.......these images made me tear up a little bit.

So good to have you back in the saddle.This soon to be 78 year old man is truly enjoying "riding" with you via the internet. I watch closely for all you videos and wish you the very best.

I lived in Ecuador for 10 years as a youngster and into high-school. This brings back SO many great memories. Thank you for helping me reminisce! Keep up the great work!

I'm so glad you are finally in Ecuador. I spent almost a year there in the late 1980's working on a dairy improvement project that took me to the northern border with Colombia south to Riobamaba and Baños and loved almost every minute of it (did get caught in the middle of a couple of protests in Quito and was tear gassed!). Seeing it through your camera makes me homesick to get back there. I would love to tour it on a bike. Thank you!

Noraly, I can absolutely see the difference in your riding post rally experience. You ride with a completely different level of poise and confidence. So excited for this next journey with you and Alaska.

It's good to hear Noraly give her usual cry of excitement now that she is back where she is her happiest.

almost 1 Million subscribers, that's say's a lot of frustrated riders living through you, show them your full potential!

I admire your optimism, spirit, and your thirst for adventure Itchy Boots! Thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the ride. 🤙 Stay safe

I've been staying with my 85 year old mother who has been fighting cancer for 7 years and is slowly getting worse. I set aside this time to stay with her to keep her at home as long as possible and have no regrets in doing this for her. It is confining though and I"m used to being out so for me that part is difficult but small compared to what she's going through. All that to say that i happened upon your channel not long after you started your tour of southern Africa and followed it through the end of the rally and season 5. I am thrilled that you're back on the road again and really looking forward to your travels through the Americas. Looking at a long winter here in Ohio USA your video adventure is a very welcome get away to places I'll likely never see. Safe Travels! And have fun!

Stunning country, nice people, excellent riding and good food at the end. That´s one perfect day - and makes a perfect video. For those of us who can´t travel for whatever reason - thank you for taking us with you!

Wouldn't be a proper South American adventure without being chased by some dogs! Perfect intro to this series!!

The difference between Noraly trundling along bitumen in the Netherlands winter and Noraly rocketing along dirt roads in the Ecuadorian summer is like night and day. It's wonderful to see you, and hear you indeed, so happy and bouncy again!

Planning my first adventure across West Africa on a small cc bike. And Noraly keeps inspiring me to go for it and never stop. Thank you sister.

Nice to see you on the South American roads! The lady at the B&B was so kind and appreciate of getting to take your photo! The excitement in your voice tells us how happy you are to be traveling again.

My hope is that some day, like 20 years from now, when Noraly isn't riding any longer, she will be traveling the world doing presentations talking about all of her experiences. I believe she would pack auditoriums around the world. I would be first in line to get a ticket!

Love that you're doing this on an affordable bike. Shows me that it's not money that holds a person back from having adventures! Can't wait to see more!

Your excitement for being back on the road is contagious, Noraly. I am so happy for you. Yes, the scenery is stunning there! Thanks for taking us along.

This helmet camera position is perfect its like the viewer riding. Your gear looks really good. Cant wait for more!

Your joy and enthusiasm for being back riding and exploring is so infectious, thank you for sharing with us.

As a woman your videos motivate me so much, that a woman can do everything! Thank you Noraly! Also the quality of the video is so good I feel like I'm there with you ❤️

Next year marks my 45th anniversary of riding motorcycles. I've had some people early on say, "Do you have a death wish or something?" In reality, it's 180 degrees backwards. They don't understand the absolute joy of riding, like the joy you displayed in the mountains. The sun pops out, temperature is not hot, not cool, just perfect for riding. That's when the joy soars! Be safe out there.

Love how the story has been unfolding with the crazy world(maybe returning to normalcy?) I'm not going to miss a single episode of this new season. All the best Noraly!

So many of us live vicariously through people like you. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us and also inspiring us to go out and live our own.

Wow! Brave Noraly. I’m not ok with heights, which clearly isn’t a problem for you. That dog scene chasing you was funny, and you were your usual self very calm. Thanks for the posts, even though I’m watching them in 2023. 👏👏👍👍

I cannot imagine how you got Alaska up those stairs to keep her inside Noraly. Alaska's first off road ride in Ecuador and the dogs first chance at chasing a Honda. Fantastic beginning of your adventure north, beautiful and ending with a meal to make everyone hungry!

Looks like Alaska is performing very well. Makes me want a 300L Rally! Also, the meal at the end looked scrumptious!! Great start to the new season!

I grew up in Ecuador and I teared up during this episode! I miss the country and LOVE the idea of riding it on a smaller ADV bike! I have ridden much in the Eastern jungle on old Honda CT90s and thought of taking one of those all over the country. I live in Dallas now and will be following your journey closely now that I have found you. (My 1st FB friend was a Dutch girl I knew from Ecuador!)

Muchas gracias por visitar mi querido Ecuador 🇪🇨💕❤️

Being a South African i could identify with a lot of the places you went in season 5, but now with season 6 i feel like a tourist and enjoying seeing different county and what it has to offer, so keep on riding as we follow you. drive safe.

We're off, on an adventure again. Fresh bananas, good food, and great scenery. Thanks for letting us join your ride.

The feeling of Freedom in South America is the best feeling. Glad to see you enjoying the dirt! We have plenty more unmapped routes if you'd like, we are happy to share our knowledge with you!

So excited to see her riding around my beautiful country!

Yay!!!! Itchy Boots back on the road!!! Wheeeee! This was a blast - so exciting to be riding with you once again Noraly. Adorable how that woman was in awe of you getting Alaska out of that maze of a building, then to take your photograph. She was so sweet.... Then hitting the road - how beautiful there! If you have even an inkling of a fear of heights, you certainly don't show it! I suspect you do not? I sure as heck do, but have ignored it plenty, as needed, lol. My belly flipped when you were on the roof, looking over the protesting, etc, then on the edge of mtns.. Absolutely fantastic, beautiful ride GF! We can clearly hear the joy in your all as you adeptly flew up and down, on the fabulous dirt road in their mtns - what fun indeed! You look healthy and strong Noraly, you sound over-the-top thrilled, Alaska is doing an awesome job w/your expertise at command and man - I must repeat - it is SO good to be riding with you again! I adore doggies (live with my canine hoodlums3) but hey dogs out there - Don't you be biting our Itchy Boots!! No bite! No bite I say!! ;D ~Blessings to you and Alaska, for safe travels and adventures, one moment at a time - all ways and always Luv. See you again soon; can't wait! =D

Great to see your excitement. As an old biker I understand that feeling very well. Just watched this episode , says posted two hours ago and already over 900 comments, and 51,000 views. I don’t comment very often to any videos. I also don’t want to sound negative but please be careful on what back roads you use. Ask locals which ones may not be safe for anyone to travel. Travel safe and smart. We all want to see many more seasons of yours. Thanks for making us all jealous!!!

Excelente video. Gracias por mostrar al mundo mi lindo Ecuador 🤗

Your joy at being back in South America, and back off-road, on a bike, is very infectious. I've watched a few of your videos and now I must subscribe, the vibe you give off when riding off-road is so happy, we all need some of that happiness.

Quito was a bit more than an Inca settlement, it was the second capital of the Inca Empire, and by the time the Spanish arrived, it had been already settled for centuries. I'll be honest, I'm feeling quite jealous of you right now, the chance to explore the Empire of the Incas, what an opportunity. Glad to hear you're starting out gently whilst acclimatising.

You know it’s a good day when you get an itchy boots notification 😃

Nice views, and it is really great to see you happy on the road. Beware for the dogs and ride safe

OMG! Now I realise why everytime I hear the word Ecuador, it sounds like ECUADOR!! it is so stunning!, this must be the best one yet!

Noraly your riding has improved 100% since doing the rally, I think that was the best thing to do to turn you into a professional off road rider 💥😎your confidence has gone to another level 😀

I wish I could travel around the world like you❤️❤️❤️

I am a new subscriber and so glad I found YOU and your many adventures. I am in awe of your daring spirit. No clue how you go day to day all over the world, be it pavement or dirt road/trail. I spent 20 yrs as an over-the-road Truck Driver and have seen millions of miles setting on top of an 80,000 lbs. big rig. You do it on a DIRT BIKE - OMG! Nothing but respect for your spirit/talent and pure guts bringing us ALL along to actually see/witness the beauty and wonder this World has to offer. Above all, be SAFE.

So good to be back on a journey with you, I can almost smell the fresh air in the mountains and valleys

Wow is the only thing that comes to mind! The joy in your voice says it all. Safe travels.

I have tears of joy for what great vlogger you have become! The entire video holds the attention, so much beauty; you, Alaska, the places and views, the music, your words and attitude, it just doesn’t 🛑. Thank you so much for blessing us with so many videos of your day-to-day. You must be SO busy with all that is involved in your life on the road. We pray for you!

What a beautiful place! I could see myself being very happy there.

Thanks to this, I was able to see the nostalgic Ecuador. thank you

Great demonstration of why small, light bikes ROCK as you exited the Air BnB!

¡Qué felicidad verte rodando por Ecuador! Nuestra gente es hermosa y muy amable. Seguro te van a tratar bien. Me encanta verte en nuestras vías y paisajes. Espero que vengas por el sur. La ciudad de Cuenca te espera. Aquí hay una gran cultura por la motocicleta y si te pones en contacto con gente local, gustosos te llevarán por los mejores sitios. Por cierto, el ingrediente de la bebida que no alcanzaste a escuchar es "Hierba Luisa" (Lemon Grass), muy utilizado en el Ecuador. Es un diurético si tomas en exceso.

ECUADOR TE VA A ENCANTAR, ES UN PAÍS MUY BELLO.

Guau, eres muy valiente, por esas rutas solitarias. Gracias por tu trabajo, es realmente emocionante. Cuídate y que disfrutes tu aventura 😊

Apart from anything else I simply love the sound of this bike, as a huge fan of small bikes this 300cc Honda is for me the epitome of living the dream….just love it!!

The joy radiates from you. Have fun with Alaska in season 6. The engine sound of the Honda is beautiful. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Noraly you really come alive riding the back trails of mountains. You're in your elements with every bend & twist & turns. Big up

I’m fairly new to your channel but can now say I’m truly hooked! Your personable ways and the way you make the less interesting things interesting and the small things that make up a successful journey important. I can imagine using your videos for my own adventures, thank you for you efforts 😊

Happiness is a warm... motorcycle in the mountains and being on the road to Alaska again. The nice people, "So beautiful and kind" the woman said. And the rowdy dogs. The great food, the wonderous views. Thanks for taking us along!

Great to see you back on the road again. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey with all of us. Not sure how in the world you have the time to get three videos a week out to us...but I am so happy that you are so organized to make it happen.

I've loved tuning in to your channel so when it popped up you where in Ecuador I was both excited and surprised. I just got back from Ecuador 2 months ago. Oh boy. You picked the right country to go this time. I've been all over. It's amazing! It's worth a second trip. Anyway. So many miles and options. It's what the bike begs for. Incredible mountains and rain forest. Banos. Then for real adventure. A small fishing village called mompiche. You say "why did I come here" when it's time to leave you say "why am I going" :-) It's the perfect riding and cultural experience. Good episodes. The people there are just the best. And the food is not bad. hahahaha. Enjoy!

Noraly, experiência incrível no Equador ! As cores, as pessoas a comida ... tudo muito bonito.

Looks like it will be a scenic and amazing adventure...Wishing you and Alaska a good ride . On the side...When I worked for Kawasaki I always traded the stock tires out on a new bike because the ones on them were usually not that good and wore out quickly. Just trading the rear tire might increase your worry free travel a lot.

Just listening to your whooping, hollering and giggling running over potholes on a broken road is just what I needed on a Friday morning! Getting out of the city is the best thing about cities…I agree 👍

Incredible county and views, looking forward to following your progress 👏

That lunch looks amazing and the plantain chips are my favourite.

I can't believe you're in Ecuador now, only a few weeks after racing through South-Africa! Nice to see you on Alaska, and great to see Ecuador again; I was there in 1998

The road you took goes through some of the most bio-diverse habitats anywhere. I love the cloud forests up there.

Não tem jeito de entrar aqui e não deixar um like. Que vídeos lindos. Ainda aproveito pra treinar meu inglês. Muito obrigado

I'm very glad that you like to arrive in my country Ecuador. My country is beautiful I hope you enjoyed it

У нас в Петербурге минус 15 градусов мороза и снег))сижу и смотрю на природу Эквадора)Зелень и Солнце)

I am so glad you're back, after the last couple of years I can enjoy your journey from my home, being an old fart it's unlikely I could do the same but I can live the adventure through your eyes, you are an absolute star, and I think I speak for alot of folk like me, much appreciated 🤗

Itchi Boots I love you. Gracias por haber visitado nuestro país.

El meyor camino a Mindo....EXELENTE...ADELANTE...HEROE...👏🗺💪👍👋👋

Love seeing Itchy in her natural habitat, by that I mean being chased by a dog. hahaha. So good to have you back. Love the choice of bikes, mine in the 2020 crf250l. Just getting started on some gravel roads at the age of 67. Thanks for your inspiration. 73, Mike

Enjoy Ecuador, it is a fabulous place, I've been 7 times, including a couple of visits to Mindo for the wildlife, birds and insects.

I love the way you meet every problem with a laugh and a smile

I spent some time in Peru years ago but no where else, so I'm looking forward to your adventures in Ecuador. If the folks there are as pleasant as the Peruvians were you will be well received. Safe and happy journey.

Noraly, it looks like Alaska is well suited for your type of riding. It sounds more powerful than your last one. Glad to see you out and about again. Safe travels.

Felt emotional for you Noraly when you hit your first dirt road, so excited for you, back doing what you love, and i can't wait for you to share your adventures with the world. Safe travels from 🇬🇧

So glad that you are back on the road! So excited for this episode. Your riding skills are awesome, and so is Alaska.😍 Stay safe and have a great journey!

Noraly, with respect, I feel compelled to mention that, just as 2% milk is not better quality than 0% (it just has more of a certain ingredient) a higher octane gas does NOT indicate better quality. It is a popular misconception regarding octane that ''higher = better.'' Everyone should use the octane level that their particular motor was engineered to use. Using too high of an octane can cause engine knock or worse! Keep up the inspiring journey. Happy trails!

There are 2 kinds of days in a week. There is Mon-Wed-Fri which are great because Noraly posts a video... and well there is the remaining part of the week during which we wait for the next day ;-)

On the road again and all the tension of motorcycling with Noraly is back, wonderful!! I am also interest in how Alaska is performing.

The brave lady is back new season South America with one of the best dual sports bike love to watch her adventure.

Hey Noraly, I felt your joy when you got on the trails amongst the jungle!!. And I'm trying not to be too jealous!.so great to be back on the road!! Cheers, Steve 😊

We can feel your happiness!!! Ride long, Ride safe!

Congrats on your new bike... You in Quito... The land of forever SPRING 👍👍👍 Awesome👍👍👍

What a pleasure to follow along with this "beautiful and kind lady". Keep the shiny side up!!

Your riding and videos have evolved into perfection compared to season one. Of all my videos watched, you are the one I look most forward to . Stay safe and enjoy!! 🥰🥰 🙋‍♂️

On your way and you look beautiful. The sound of Alaska, is different than Savannah. Sounds like a low RPM torque motor. Good luck and good weather to you, looking forward to this adventure!

🇺🇸You made such a Wise choice of Motorcycles 👍🏻 Hondas are Soooo reliable and the fact you got a New Bike is even Better ‼️

Beauitful city !!! Love love love all the history in all the beautiful old buildings

It's so neat to see Noraly's off-road riding skills improve with each season. Especially after the rally in SA! The CRF300 Rally is the perfect bike.

Yes, on the road again! Don't forget, Noraly, many of us are interested in your thoughts on how Alaska is doing. Ride on, dear Lady!❤️

So nice to see and hear a happy woman on her motorbike. I like to see you back on the road Noraly.!!

2:40 absolute gremlin chuckle, love it!

Your riding skills are on a completely different level now! Very fun to see. Plus the bike seems very competent as well. And Ecuador….well, incredible.

The excitement and joy in your voice as you ride is so heart-lifting. It is great to be on this journey with you.

It’s thrilling to see you in adventure mode again! Wish your GPS was not taking up so much of the view😂 PS: The two Itchy Boots hoodies we ordered arrived today, here in Fredericksburg VA.

So happy to see you back on the road. Enjoy Ecuador! Ride safe!

Yes, finally! All the best Noraly. Have a safe journey.