Why is Table mountain in Cape Town FLAT?! [S5 - Eps. 28] 

I am originally from South Africa 🇿🇦, living in the USA 🇺🇸 for last 20+ years riding a Harley. Watching Noraly ride through South Africa make me so homesick and allowing me to look back and re-fall-in-love with the unique beauty of this Amazing part of the world. Noraly, thank you for all the trips down memory lane and for everything you do to promote riding, positivity, endurance and most of all South Africa.

I'm reminded of a comment a while ago. One fan said when he is old and suffering a bit of memory loss, he will be telling everyone of the time he visited South Africa and all the stan countries and Iceland. In reality, he was subscribed to your channel. Thank you for letting us come along!!!

I had no idea South Africa was so beautiful. Thank you for showing us the worlds beauty Noraly.

When a repair shop lets you in the workshop with a camera while they work on your bike you know you found the right place.

South Africa is one of your best trips so far.

Noraly, It is really noticeable that you have a MSc. degree in Geochemistry. You are so incredibly good at explaining things, such as the table mountain and the landscape, the origin of the mountains and the minerals of the earth and more. You are a wonderful narrator. All my love to you from Sweden. Best regards, Rolf. 💖💖🌹

I have been to Cape Town , I think it is the most beautiful city in the entire world.

Another excellent video! Excellent mechanic! It is sometimes painful for Itchy to talk about Dutch history but she does it with honestly and humility! Itchy is my person Geology Professor!

Noraly, always delivering content that is on par with high-quality TV productions. Thank you and stay safe!

Great video! South Africa is beautiful!

Another awesome episode. Educational, inspiring and stunning scenery from our premiere travel Vlogger.

Let's go! After riding up (and down) Sani Pass, I'm not surprised the headstock and wheel bearings were worn out! Savannah is a tough little bike! Keep on riding through these beautiful vistas Noraly. Stay safe out there.

Noraly "Savannah fell over when it was really windy". My bike too... because a foot enlarger makes a bike stand more upright when on the side stand. So take extra care now! Love the reminders of my visit to Cape Town and had to laugh at our identical table mountain experiences, same lady, same conversation, same disappointment, same alternative lookout spot.

It's a shame Itchy didn't take along some walking gear and take a walk along some of the easier walks along the mountain. It's so good to walk in nature with such an inspiring view. And even better with a little picnic hamper. Perhaps next time. Glad to see that she's enjoying herself though. I know all us Cape Town bikers want her to enjoy her time here.

They should give you an extension visa, because you are doing so much for their tourism industry cheers

It’s amazing what you show and what the news shows of Africa

By watching your videos, I`m "travelling" around the world, guided by the best lady in the entire world. And as written many, many times before, thank you for "having" you !!!

David is a good mechanic. Clearly cares about his customers and bikes. I am sure he was happy to have Noraly around to help out!

In the crowded field of AdvRiders/Travelers where everyone goes every known place, Itchy still manages to find a few hidden gems!, and we get not only the view but the geography, geology, geneology and everything...makes the journey so much more delightful. Thank you so much. Also, can you get on Patreon so we can regularly contribute to this wonderful channel.

As always, a great geology lesson! Beautiful scenery and seems that you found a very reputable repair shop to update Savannah! Ride safe Noraly!

I think season 5 has been the best so far. The views and adventures have been your biggest challenge. You are great at what you’re doing and God blessings to you and be safe . Enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one

The more of SA I see on your channel, the more I want to go there. Thank You for the great content and your sharing your zest for life

Nothing like fresh tires, city tour, views, and some uplifting/shale erosion talk!! lol.

Yay! My Friday morning coffee is poured, just in time for another amazing Itchy Boots South Africa adventure. Good morning Noraly, and Internet… let’s go!

The tourism and commerce boards should be paying you to stay!!!! You’ve done more as a volunteer good will ambassador than all the govt agencies combined! What an incredible journey... stunning videography and geology&cultural lessons thrown in too! ❤️

Namibia, lets go! I am really looking forward to seeing that geography from the back of Savannah.

"Such is life." A friend and I were at a family party in central Mexico a long time ago. We were the only English speakers there, and when we were introduced to a couple of elderly aunts of our host, there was nothing really we could communicate well. Then finally, one of the women looked up at us and said, "Such is life' in plain English. Apparently it was the only phrase she knew. GREAT video, Noraly. Your geological expertise comes in handy once again!

Its nice to start out my day with a cup of coffee and some Noraly giggles. 🙂

Delighted to hear you're going up the West Coast as well! 🤩🥳🎉

Welcome to my home city! Almost 30 years here and still discovering and adventuring!

Great service at the bike shop. Capetown is absolutely beautiful. Plus we got a geology lesson as well! Thank you, Noraly. Looking forward to watching you wear out the new tires and steering bearings as you continue your search for ‘the next dirt road’.

Wow, incredible views. Cape Town is in a beautiful setting.

One day, I will travel to SA and to Cape Town, and then on to Overland Motorrad and meet David, just to say thank you for taking care of Savannah! :-)

We have "Tablelands" here in Newfoundland, Canada... you would enjoy the geology. Love all your South African series!

Almost like the mesas in Colorado. It's windy here too. 🎶🎷🎸🎹 Downtown Cape Town sounds like a boogie tune from the 80s. 🎶🎷🎸🎹 Thanks, Noraly!

So Glad you got the often overlooked steering bearings.

When you drove up Adderley Street and turned right at the top at the entrance to the Gardens, I got goosebumps all over! That is one of my most favorite places places in the world - lots of memories as a child feeding the squirrels and exploring the Gardens. And you were right - the mountain on the right of Table Mountain is Lion's Head (Leeukop) with Signal Hill further on.

The sidestand plate was a good idea!

The way how you explain about geological modelling is amazing😉

You riding through Plumstead is great, I grew up there. I learned to ride there on a friend's Harley Electroglide if I remember the name correctly. I was 14 then and am 66 now. Still riding on my Honda NC750XD.

I come here for several reasons, such as motorcycle tours. But geology classes make my heart warm. Thanks!

I had a Sertão for 80.000km, the bike that was next to your bike in the workshop, excellent bike.

Honda never puts enough grease on those parts. Good finding a mechanic like that. Great job as always.

Pay attention here more possible test questions if your going for the Itchy Boots geology 101 credit. Love the channel. 🇺🇸

Savannah's day at the spa! My bikes always seem to enjoy their spa days and make me feel so much better.

The beauty of our Earth is so majestic that touches our very souls. Thank you for sharing these videos and your knowledge.

Thank YOU, you are an excellent tour guide...

Such beautiful and scenic the areas are in Cape Town Thanks 🙏

Great service from David, a true professional

Let's see if I have this right....bike mechanic...tour guide...history professor...geology professor...just a day in the life of Ms. Boots

It's actually great that she tooks up recommendations from fan on the foot enlarger,Be blessed Noraly

I love the geology lessons. Crash guards on a 250 on/off road bike, cool. I'm a maintenance nut, I like how that shop in Capetown looked after you.

Hi Noraly, I went to Cape Town in 1970, I was 21 and with my new wife on our way home to Australia from Germany, we were on a ship as in those days flying was far to expensive … anyway we went from Canary Islands down to Cape Town, I knew about Table Mountain & wanted to see it from the top. As soon as the ship docked we were off & got on the first cable car of the day ( they were just big metal boxes I remember ) when we got to the top we were reprimanded for travelling up with some of the staff ( who were black, we had never experienced apartheid before. ). After only maybe half an hour the cloud dropped but we got some photos, no one else got to see the view that day because of the cloud ! On our way back into town we saw the massive black / white division that was in South Africa in those days ….. I really want to go back and see S.A. & Cape Town again …. From your video it looks amazing …. Thanks for showing places in such detail and un-biased perspective …… your travels are an eye opener ….. cheers from Australia ( p.s. I bought my first motorbike in 40 years after watching Itchy Boots for so long & yes it is a RE Himalayan …..

Such happy excited eyes when talking about geology :)

To the SA Tourism Ministry: Let me tell you, until Norally, I never thought, SA has such a beautiful landscape, which I believe is kind of giving Swiss a run for it money! SA is my next destination for visit, pending approval by Covid-19. SA is a heaven which was grossly under promoted compared to many other places on earth. SA Tourism, stop Noraly leaving SA and request her travel a bit more in SA itself! It is unpaid advertainment for you! :-)

The landscape is magnificant, especially the umbrella shaped tall trees. Good call on all the maintenance items you did to Savanna, she is so important to your safety and ability to ride.

Thanks Noraly for the ride 👍🏻😎

you have done a fantastic job of promoting south africa, many thanks🇿🇦🇿🇦

A very enjoyable video..beauty, history, and educational. Glad you girls are sharing all this with us. Stay happy, have fun 🏍🇺🇸

You can extend your visa - people do it all the time. The mountain is Lion's Head (for pretty obvious reasons) - the body of the lion is called Signal Hill, because that is where they have a signal gun.

i like when they let you film in the garage to see what's done to the bike. i'm just watching this in 2023 and went to look up this shop, sadly i saw on their facebook page that Davis was in a big motorcycle accident end of 2022 which he still has to recover from.... 🙏😢

With all due respect to you Noraly.....those Blue eyes of yours could cure the planet of all hate and distrust we are experiencing at this time ......Thank God for you......

Another awesome video of our country and our people. Snow Report South Africa made us aware of your channel, well done to them. Next time you stop behind a pickup, or as you know by know a:Bakkie in SA, and it says Isuzu on the back, her name is :Suzi, one of the pet names we have for our vehicles. Kind regards, South Africa

See folks watching this video, not just because Noraly is such a fantastic looking female but she goes out of her way to tell us about the geology that she rides amongst and what better geology than old Table Mountain herself?

Doesn't knew about the Malay descendent in Cape Town. Thank you Noraly for the info. BTW I'm Malay too.

Savanah is happy and so are we, Noraly. Now we know you are safer than usual. I know the Dutch history you shared is negative for that period, but it teaches us as we all grow and worth sharing, lest we forget. Just like the two wars in Europe. Too bad about no access to Table Mountain. Nice ride up to the main entrance though, and beautiful view on the way back. Love your constant on the fly adjustments of your plan where your positive attitude doesn't "paint you into a corner". Once again thanks for the geology lesson on the formation Table Mountain, opening our eyes to "what we DON'T see" and widening our understanding. Appreciate you taking us past Camp's Bay. Take care and ride safe. 🖖🏽🤟🏽

I always wanted to visit south africa...now even more...great journey. Great fun to watch you. thanks.

I liked the geology lesson about the mountain...

Thanks again, your videos with historical narration makes you not only a ADV pro but educator as well..

Your vlogs are beautiful,entertaining,educational and inspiring. Please keep them coming. Much love from Canada.

Another great video thanks for showing us round South Africa

Good day Ms. Noraly good to see you ride again with lot of enthusiasm 👍, nice vlog 💐

Totally engrossed in the tectonic formation and geographic formation of the earth, wonderfull explanation about what we don't see but rather the consequences of years of weathering that the earth has transformed into what we now see.NORALY LOVE ❤️ YOU

Parabéns ao David pelo excelente trabalho de mecânica que realizou na Savannah ... a motocicleta ficou praticamente renovada. Saudações de São Paulo - Brasil

Thank you Professor Noraly for the great Geology lesson of Table Mountain. Cape Town is one of the prettiest towns with that stunning scenery! Glad our girl Savannah got new shoes and proper TLC. 👏

Love the scenery!! Great adventure!! 😍

Hi Noraly, I enjoyed your explanation of Table Mountain. That makes sense. We say the same thing in radiology, sometimes it is what you don’t see is the significant finding. I’ll be there in Cape Town in several weeks, your travels are awesome to watch. Buen viaje mi amiga.

The little 250 Honda has done you proud Noraly! I am surprised to see how well the bike handles anything you demand of it. The maintenance after all these recent travels has been very minor it seems, consisting mainly of some upgrades, minor damage repairs and existing minor faults which may be expected with a second-hand purchase.

Very informative talk on Table Mountain. Thank you Noraly. Signal Hill is above Bo Kaap, then you get Lion's Head, Table Mountain and then Devil's Peak, the area where the fire was. Love watching your channel.

In southwest USA a flat topped hill is called a "mesa" which is Spanish for table.

David at Cape Bike Tyre/Overland Motorrad is fantastic, especially as his workshop is about 2oo meters from my house ! Very helpful and top class workmanship. Juanita is a lovely soul too. Glad you had a ride around our neighbourhood and enjoyed the sights we normally take for granted. Pity about not going up the mountain but yes, you will have to return to do it another time. Safe travels...

The water front area is really nice place to go, nice restaurants and shops, pity you didn't go look, I worked in Mossel Bay and used to visit Cape Town a lot..but still great video, keep up your great story..👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Feeling excited...

You are good at adding music that is always pleasant and well suited..

What a great feeling getting all that service work and upgrades to the bike! The Cape Town area is stunningly beautiful, so thanks for the look around. Happy Trails

The road to the top of Mount Washington here in the eastern US is often closed for high winds. The views after you ride down were super.

Lot of love and Respect and support from karnataka, INDIA🇮🇳

You have become one of my favorites. I really appreciate your efforts to research your locations.

Thanks for another wonderful tour around the Cape Town Area. I'm looking forward to your last two weeks in South Africa and the adventure that are to come in Namibia... Ride Safe...

Sunset on table mountain is a magi unforgettable divine experience ... hope you get to make it up there ... also a full moon trek up lion’s head is brilliant ...

Magnifique comme d'habitude. Bravo et merci !

Geee! You should become a lecturer. That was amazing.

Thanks for sharing your experience at Table Mountain. Had the rare chance to visit that place about 14 years ago. The cable car ride going up Table Mountain gave a very beautiful view of the whole area. Ok But nothing compares with the view from the top. The landscape, seascape and mountain ranges all around you .... simply breathtaking! Wow!

Thanks Noraly!! ❤👍👍👍🤞

Your eyes glaze over when you start talking about geology. Very interesting. Thanks.

I shall believe you are able to leave Cape Town behind you when I saw you go elsewhere. :op ^^) I always knew the surrounding of the city is gobsmackingly beautiful, I never realised what a charming and pretty city Cape Town itself was, though. A~mazing!!1!

Zo leuk om al die herkenbare plekken in Kaapstad te zien

As a high school teacher (retired now) of Geography (in one of the CT suburbs far from the mountain), I just love her going geology, landforms, weathering, erosion, etc. on us. Taking my Geography/Tourism kids up there was magical ... 💥💥💥

Lo que no se ve pero que existe es que has llegado a unas cuantas cimas de tus sueños. Eso es admirable. Gracias desde Argentina!

Good morning Noraly!