The road that destroyed all ... Malawi is NOT for beginners! [S7-E106] 

Itchy Boots is one of the few channels I always hit the like button before watching a new video.

Max from Ghana....🇬🇭 It just looks to me the one who created the world, knew exactly what He was doing. Theres no one place more special and beautiful.....some few weeks ago it was Madagascar with all those beautiful Baobab trees and rocky golden mountains.....and now Malawi is a whole different terrain, such beautiful forest and rocky roads......i mean the earth is just simply a beautiful place and we all have to proud that we live in it.....and to God who made it....we say thank you for such a beautiful place you made for humans.

casually drops "we went up mt everest together" YEARS after we started watching the channel..

I also traveled when I was young. This was a salvation for my psyche because I was not a favorite child in my mother’s new family. Strangers were kinder to me than my relatives. Travel and loneliness, books, eastern self-improvement systems created my character.

At 78 and still riding you make my day getting to see your great riding skill

Cool to see that Mandy has joined the legion of viewers who have been inspired to start (or return to) riding because of your amazing adventures.

My husband (RIP JERRY) and I hitched hiked from Miami Florida USA in the early 1970's to Cape Cod Massachusetts where we picked up a Honda 350. Added a back bar thing where we strapped on our sleeping bags and gear. Off we went heading west through the White Mountains making our way alongside the Erie Canal. Eventually making our way into Pontiac, Michigan where we wintered over. I was barely 16. Mid summer made our way back to Miami. Realizing we were doing it backwards we changed tactics and spent winters in the south, summers in the north . Did that for a few years finally finding a beautiful place in the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley putting baby roots there for a few years. Once you're bitten by the wanderlust bug there's really no cure. We ended up separating and I spent the next 30 years not traveling the world but living in various countries on quite a few continents learning different cultures and such. Now I'm old and you Miss Loralee have been taking me along. Love your excellent superbly done videos . Thank you so much. Keep riding be safe be free! 💕

Alaska never fails to amaze me, you put that bike through some of the toughest tracks possible and it just takes everything you throw at it. By far one of the best channels on RU-vid. Many thanks Noraly

It must have felt good to see a familiar face after all this time on the road. Thank you for all of your sacrifices to bring quality content

How wonderful to see an old friend again. Remember her from many of your other videos. At least the mirrors are holding up nicely. ❤

What, a. technical. road. I lost count how many times I was holding my breath! What. an. athlete. Noraly!!!

I saw exactly what was wrong with your holder. You did a hell of a job fixing it! You are no amateur my dear lady. Your parts just got popped out of the rubber grommets. It takes up a lot of vibration. Today’s video showed a LOT OF VIBRATION! I got tired just watching your arms. You have brought us the greatest views ever!!! 😁Hopefully you got a great lunch! Thanks Noraly, stay safe. ❤️❤️

I think the slogan "You meet the nicest people on a honda" is right for this moment. Mandy got her motorcycle licence, way to go mandy thats great. It was again a good video😃

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." By Robert frost, nothing could've described her better ❤❤

You and Alaska make an incredible and powerful combination: while you are as free as a bird, Alaska is as loyal as a dog in support of your free spirit. At the press of the start button, she roars to life, ready to take you to wherever and whenever your free spirit desires. Give it up for Noraly and Alaska!

Oh, it was a crazy 😬 road, but it's not hard for the strong girl Nouraly, to melt rocks with her charming smile as she does to us every Sunday and Wednesday 😅 ❤

You are incredible Noraly. A sigh of relief to see you reaching your accommodation in that treacherous road. Hope the next day is going to be easier. Wednesdays and Sundays will not be complete without seeing you. Your skills are limitless. Be safe and blessed.

I love it when you run into a problem and show that you’re good at fixing things and meeting up with Mandy was great keep it up I just got one of your hats i love it now if i could get you to autograph it maybe someday ❤❤

It’s cute how you keep encouraging and cheering Alaska on. “C’mon Alaska! You can do it Alaska!” With you, it can do it!

Noraly shows us that she not only knows how to drive through dangerous terrain full of rocks but also knows how to solve the problems that arise with her technological instruments, she is 4x4 ❤

Noraly: “Okay Alaska, you can do this, you can do this, don’t make me say I wish I was here on the KTM” Alaska: “Challenge accepted!” That hill climb was quite the endurance test, and why not throw a few chickens into the mix halfway up! Lol. Well done Noraly and Alaska!

Does this woman know how much we love her ?

Listing all the places you and Mandy were together. You are living a wonderful life, Noraly. Thank you for sharing it with us!

In the US we use ‘baby heads’ to describe smaller rocks and ‘milk jugs’ to describe larger’. Those were milk jugs for sure. And much of them were wet which is extremely challenging. And thank you for the explanation of why you were not standing on pegs.. for the folks sitting on the couch criticizing- I am certain Noraly knows much more about technical riding on a fully loaded smaller displacement moto….

So nice to see your always smiling face at the start of each day's adventure.

Noraly the Mechanic has been the Grand Finale of this perfect (as usual) video.

What a treat to get to spend a little time with your best friend! ❤ Nothing like seeing a familiar person while out and about in unfamiliar places!

Each time I view her video, her face appears to glow brighter and brighter. She must really love her travel adventures.

Great to see Mandy again and with her own bike!!

A long time ago me and my then girlfriend, now wife of 30+ years, came down that Livingstonia / Khondowe switchback road in the dry season on a 50cc enduro bike with a backpack each in the dry season. It was very bad then and we definitely weren't going to get up it. Extremely brave of you to attempt this

What a blessing to hook up with a with a friend while you doing your thing and they're doing theirs. I appreciated that very much. Fix it up young lady, I know you can get it done. NO question. Love the channel!

Alaska will never let you fall out of love and run off with KTM!! Shes the little bike that can! Choo-choooooo!!!

Thanks for sharing the rare reunion of besties. What a treat that must have been for you both.

Cool to see Mandy again! And also cool to see she is riding Alaska’s little sister!! WOW it felt like Alaska was in rally mode!! Seems both were ready for some rocky roads! Well done!! Noraly, you have hit the jackpot again with your accommodation!! So charming!! It’s so fun to see your excitement and giggles!! Hugs and cheers from Texas USA❤❤

I'm 3 minutes in and I'm tearing up with excitement! Your bestie got a motorcycle, too! what a joy to share this adventure with her!

It's Itchy Boots coming around the clubhouse turn, and there's the sign: 15km to Livingstonia. This Road Not Maintained. Experienced Enduro riders only. And Noraly busts right thru the impasse and lands safely at the Mushroom Farm. Alaska only suffered minor loosening of nuts and bolts. Noraly, do you know how to use a "jam nut" or double lock nut? You get the first nut where you want it, then tighten another nut up against it. Once you have things exactly where you want them you hold the inner nut run the 2nd one up against it and really put the hurt on the outer one. It won't come loose until you want it to. Even those elastic top lock nuts with loctite won't hold like a double locked "jam nut." Big Shout Out To Mandy!!! Thank you for taking us along. ben/ michigan

We love the joyfull smile on noraly face after meeting her old Friend

As a long time fan it warms my heart to see Noraly so happy.

Wow, Malawi gave Noraly and Alaska a tough ride proving once again that Noraly & her faithful Alaska rise to the challenge. GO ITCHY BOOTS, GO ... 🏍🏍🏍

You were laughing and I saw the chickens and it just looks like you were in a video game having to dodge every obstacle. LOL😅

"The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end - you don’t achieve, you don’t come to a conclusion. It is an endless river." Noraly keeps inspiring the masses. Thank you for the great content.

🇮🇹 Here WE are, folks! Gooood Afternoon, Noraly, Internet, sisters and brothers, let’s goooooo, as usual! 🇮🇹

I won't be wrong if i described Noraly's voice as musical at times. Her glee is so evident in her voice when she shares her joy of impending meeting with Mandy , her best friend. Music to the ears. Anyways it's always heartening to see friends meet up. And it's even better watching Noraly wrestle with the rocky track up the mountain. This video has ample proof of her physical strength because controlling the handle bars on that ride needs a lot of it. Atta girl !!! Deservingly Noraly gets to stay in a cool tent with great views. And us viewers are excited to see what's coming our way in the next vlog. Keep it up Itchy Boots , great going in Malawi.

Приятно что Noraly радует нас, продолжением на африканском континенте! Так держать Noraly, у тебя всё получится как всегда, на высшем уровне! 👍👍👍

Malawi… definitely a long treacherous track. Alaska did it! You found a nice place you stay too. Glad you got your tablet reattached and it looks great! Another beautiful day of riding! Ride safe Noraly!

By far my favourite RU-vid channel. Actually, my favourite show on any streaming service or TV.

It always amazes me how much your riding skills have progressed over the years. While watching this, all I could think was how much you and Basanti would have struggled with that track. Although it was obviously a tough ride, you and Alaska made it look easy. Thanks again for taking us along and as always, ride safe.

I love how Noraly continues on where others would turn back.

What a ride that was! I think I broke something gritting my teeth! Alaska didn't let us down and you never do so ....😊

Sani Pass Malawi style! What a ride! I love your little bag of misc. stuff. Something for everything. Who else is looking foward to what’s coming in June? I really am proud of both you and Alaska for this day. So glad you could enjoy a little time with Mandy as well! Great video!

Ooh, ooh...pushing Alaska's buttons by threatening her with the KTM. She accepted the challenge, though. 😁Good on her!

Hi itchy boots thank you for the beautiful content I can watch you all day, live to ride and ride to live. Thank you so much.

No matter how tough the going gets you keep going with a smile and a laugh like it’s nothing,awesome as usual.

Noraly I am so happy you got to see Mandy! I had been thinking about her off and on during S7 and was going to ask about her but didn't want to be nebby. So proud of Mandy that she got a CRF 250! Glad to see she is doing well. I remember when you visited in SA and that she was supporting you behind the scenes during the Rally's and it was comforting to know she was there. I just happened to re-watch S5 E14 Sani Pass yesterday and aside from not being as steep, this was every bit as rocky, loose, and rutted! Strong work reattaching the tablet! Thank You Always! Peace! ❤❤❤

Fascinating to see that yellow satnav move while Noraly has only eyes for the road. But we all know that difficulties always bring out the best in her. What a fascinating channel, what a positive attitude. Günter/Nürnberg

Watching this track has inspired me to treat myself to a couple of dips of Rocky Road ice cream.

Noraly, You are a true inspiration for many people! Keep on being awesome and most importantly have the best time 💪

It's so impressive how Noraly creates her videos that the new video is better than the last one hey!🙏🙏🙏

I’m such a fan of your explorations. I eagerly await each new post. After rewatching some of your older adventures, it reminded me how I often make a distinction between living and merely existing. I’m a former airline crew member of 17 years and I’ve been to several cities and countries on every continent and I’ve visited only 22 countries in Africa for instance. With the direct way you experience people, cultures & places largely unseen by regular tourists, you, my lady, are LIVING!! (Thank you for taking us with you on your trips and giving us ‘first hand’ experiences or views.) ROCK ON!

Noraly you are one tough lady. That rocky terrain is absolutely brutal. The focus you need to have is exhausting as hell. Anybody else on earth considers another path but not our Noraly. Noraly your endurance is beyond legendary and all of us are in awe of your daily work load. Thank you for bringing all of us along on another incredible adventure!🙏❤️🙏

I'm too old for a motorcycle but I bought my first drone because of Itchyboots. Thank you!

Tech tip for Noraly, if there had been large metal washers on each side of the rubber grommets the unit could not have come off even if you had lost a couple of bolts. As it was, once the fasteners came off one side, the whole unit just came loose. Great job, none the less.

Every kilometer you run, every degree of beauty you climb. Thanks NORALY for share with ME your fantastic travels

I've been holding my breath as she rounds those corners with sheer drop offs on the side!!

Those of you who have not driven with a camera should know that what you see on video is much nicer than in reality. So Noraly is an incredible motorcycle driver

A sudden change of weather, then a sudden change in road condition... And yes, that road would have been easy for the KTM, but Alaska had been to a rougher and rockier road before (kudos to Alaska) and did great. But yes that's an insane road you just rode. Excited to see Livingstonia on Sunday. Thanks heaps Noraly

One thing i like about you is that no matter how hard or pain you going through you still put that beautiful smile on your face ❤❤❤😂we love you so much 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

Seeing your best friend was like watching two siblings who not seen each other for a long time.. that laughter was real! Following the GPS can lead you in harms way… talk to your locals as in the past… enjoy your adventures!

Noraly is an inspiration. The determination and sheer effort tell all . Has a great personality who goes for her dreams and is powered by energetic soul.

The 'best solution' is the one that works! So glad you negotiated that rough road without a 'tumble!' ... Thanks, as always, for sharing these adventures with this arm-chair adventurer.

Me too. One of many things that I like about the way Noraly does her videos is her attitude even in times of adversity. It is like she really enjoys what she does. I am retired and think back on my career "is that all there was to it?". I hope you have many more adventures in your life that you can share with your fans. I watch them over and over. I am currently in season 5 for the 3rd time. Keep safe and healthy Noraly.

Noraly, your friend and all the women in the world you are an UNSTOPPABLE FORCE

Noraly NEVER disappionts. What a ride up that steep and rocky slope. Respect!

11:24 No bueno. That stretch definitely was not for amateur 💪💪💪😘😘😘

Well... with this episode, we can once again see how BRAVE and DETERMINED Noraly is, but also see that the tyres she's using are amazing, because after so many rocks, she didn't have a flat tire. She's making me appreciate little bikes more that the big cc ones. I have a 321cc motorcycle, and time to time caugh myself thinking on getting a bigger bike, since it's most of the content that instagtam shows, but even though my bike isn't made for this type of riding, with Noraly doing all of this with a small bike, she makes me love my bike and apprecite it even more. Thank you Noraly.

Who followed "Itchy Boots" from the time of Basanti, the Indian Himalayan like I did?

In my hazy memory, this may be the best riding episode of the entire season.

Good Lord. Miles and miles of baby head gravel. So exhausting! I’m wiped out just watching. Good job, Noraly! 😃

From the sandy tracks on the beaches of Madagascar to the rocky road to Livingstonia Malawi; it takes a brave and resilient person. Hats off to you Noraly. Keep going.

Oh look how pretty Noraly looks this morning. I don't know how you do it but you manage to put a smile on my face the minute I see the new video notification. My number 1 channel. Seeeee...I had to edit my original statement. Now THAT was a "real" rocky road. A lesson on how to make a tough ride look easy while lookin' pretty the whole way. HA!

Noraly, you never cease to surprise me, I see many videos of traveling motorcyclists but none of them show what you show, incredible and remote places. Separate mention, your positive attitude, always solving everything in the best way. I congratulate you, take care and good luck!!

literally a Rock'n Roll episode. ;)

This must be one of the toughest trails ever... and you're calmly and happily chatting with us uphill the track of stones. Impressive riding skills.

Seeing Noraly working the tools to make a fix is not usual and it is great!

"So with Alaska now sorted…" **Peeep** 🤣 If you put Loctite on the nuts behind the washers, this really should last. 💪 Vibrations get all unsecured bolts lose sooner or later. I remember a friend of mine and his 250cc two cylinder Suzuki, how he drove away and I saw the license plate lose a screw and start dangling on the remaining one. 🥳 And: _Mandeee!!1!_ 🤗 The most frequent co-star on this channel! ☺ At first I thought her CRF would turn out to be the fixed Savannah. …that new way you wear your hair looks really good, by the way! 😍, 🤗!

It doesn't even looks a road.......feels a like a dried river bed......hats off to you mam..... really brave and strong .....a true motorbike legend❤❤

Noraly makes even the most difficult track look easy! You got muscles girl!

You´re so good at driving that motorcycle that you make it look easy, what you have done today is simply impressive, please take care of yourself and don't risk too much, we want Noraly for a long time to come.

How refreshing it must have been to meet up with your best friend! And super cool that she now rides and has a Honda 😊 Great job to you and Alaska on those rocky trails. Malawi is beautiful! Thank you, Noraly ❤

Wow! That road is a dried riverbed. But the experiences of Noraly comes in handy. Alaska and Noraly handled that road beautifully. Now, we can explore this place thru your lenses. Keep on and keep safe!

It takes a lot of skill to get a heavily loaded, underpowered bike upright through the terrain you were on this episode Noraly. Much respect!

Livingstonia - is living up to its name, and not surprisingly.. it's all rocks 😄. It reminded me of Sani Pass, only with a lot more vegetation, and.. I got this South African vibe in this episode especially with the fun meet-up with Mandy. As I always say - big thank you for taking us on this incredible journey! And, this time, a shoutout to Mandy for being an amazing friend and, I'm sure, a valuable contributor to the Itchy Boots channel. Keep up the fantastic work!

That was some skilful riding up that mountain track.The tougher it gets the more Noraly rises to the occasion. Not only that you have to give huge credit to Honda for building such a durable machine. Cheers Noraly.👍👍

Malawi with Noraly, East Java with Yan of Little Chinese Everywhere, Mongolia in winter with Eli from Russia. Amazing travels with legendary travelers! Thank you!

Ma questa Donna non si perde mai di Animo!E per di più in una terra sperduta...Fenomenale Noraly ❤🇮🇹✍️👍

I also ride a motorcycle here in Brazil, but riding with Noraly is a lot of adventure in addition to being very professional.

Hallo Noraly! Und vielen Dank dafür, dass du mich heute wieder mit deinen fahrerischen Qualitäten beglückt hast. Dieses Niveau möchte ich auch gern erreichen. Es war ein Genuss, dir beim Fahren zusehen und zuhören zu dürfen. Du schaltest Butterweich, quälst den Motor nicht und nimmst schön den Schwung mit. Das ist einfach traumhaft. Wie viele Stunden bist du auf diesem Trail gefahren? Du hast dein Bike nicht auf die Seite gelegt und auch noch deine Navi-Halterung selbst repariert. Mädel, du überraschst mich immer wieder aufs Neue. RU-vidrin möchtest du nicht genannt werden. Was ist aber die richtige Bezeichnung für eine so vielseitige und gebildete Frau. Menschen-Rechts-Aktivistin, Tier- und Naturschutz Aktivistin? Geo-Chemikerin und Geologin? Dein Geschichtswissen, sowie deine Sprachkenntnisse sind herausragend. All diese positiven Eigenschaften von dir, versetzen mich seit vier Jahren in Erstaunen und Begeisterung. Das Treffen mit deiner besten Freundin Mandy fiel jan nun Wetterbedingt etwas kürzer aus, was eurer Wiedersehensfreude keinen Abbruch tat. Schade, dass die Bootsfahrt ausfallen musste. Die hätte noch gut ins Video gepasst. 👍👍😊

I had to first observe Mandy's number plate since I got an instant memory of Savanah after seeing a similar CRF 250L. It's been good to see Mandy again✌️

What a road ; I will never complain about pot holes again 👍👍

Nice to link up with a dear friend!