You won't believe how genius this is. |S6-E29| 

I love how everyone in the comments are so respectful with each other that just reflects on the amazing personality of the owner of this channel i.e our Noraly.

Noraly comes alive when she talks about engineering or geology. I cannot say enough how much I admire this woman. Intelligent, curious, brave...a woman for the 21st century. I wonder what else she will do with her life when the Itchy Boots time is over. Will be fascinating to see.

Who else waits every second for amazing content by Noraly? Honestly gives 20 minutes of happiness to so many people indirectly. Thank you @Itchy Boots

My mom is lung cancer. I watch you in hospital with her. Believe me your world videos are very good cure for my mom. God save you.

Noraly is not just traveling or a traveler, she is also a historian. Thank you Noraly 😍😍

I can only Imagine the wonder that a geologist could feel in front of such a monumental project! Thanks for bringing us there with you

I'm from Russia. I didn't think it was possible to travel long distances on such a small motorcycle. I will plan my trip on a Chinese alpha moped. this lady motivates

This channel is not only entertainment for motorcycle lovers but is also very educational and brought to us by a very brave and educated woman who keep us exited with every new episode.The smile on Noraly's face is back after a very exhausted crossing of the Darien Gap.Thumbs up she get...

A history and geography lesson. Yeah!! Still watching in 2023.Thanks for sharing Noraly. Panama looks lovely. 👍👍

Wow, cried miss home. Great job on video! Has changed so much in Panama City! Love how they are still working on Casco Viejo. Cried when saw Miraflores and close up where to gates that led to control tower. My dad and I were crossing and the bell started to ring just as we were almost up to end to step up and side rails were going down. My Dad said, don't look down I did for a second. Then he pulled me up. Close call. Then got to go up in control tower and meet everyone and push buttons to open gates. Awesome time with my Dad who has been gone for over 10 years now. He worked first at Gatun Locks then Miraflores till he has his first heart attack had to retire. They moved to Titusville, Fl. He was in the name and his ship came into Coco Solo Dock. Went out with guys and met my Mom while she was sining in Colon Cabret. Fell in love got married then got job as locomotive operator. Move to Coco Solo not far from the very docks he used to come into. My brother and I later got to go on his ship when came. So cool! Have slides someone I hope still. Prayed to go home and take my Mom but never happened before she passed a 1 1/2 ago now. So, hope and pray to go soon with my kids and their families. Left pregnant with oldest and went back had youngest at Gorgas. My ex was stationed at Kobbe, then Ft. Clayton. We left in 1981.

Loved the geologic references in the Canal Building project. Slope stability was a huge problem, even for the Americans. Several times their massive steam shovels were buried by the tropical rain-induced mud slides. David McCullough's book "The Path between the Seas" is excellent. Itchy Boots again demonstrating why it is far and away, the best channel on the I-Net!

Been riding for 50 years myself. Logged 100s of thousands of miles. But itchy you take it to a whole new level, proud of you and your channel. Keep up the good work, hope to see you in the states one day, by far the best youtube channel!, be careful!!

Hi Noraly! Another fabulous video. Your travels have bought all of us to places we would never have seen otherwise. Your enthusiasm for travel and the wonders you come across is nothing less than addictive- you would have made a fantastic teacher. (I used to be one!). You are a fantastic role model for women and girls everywhere. Still going through your previous series (I'm in Namibia at present!) while waiting avidly for each new episode of this one. Your channel should be compulsory viewing for all students of geology, history, geography, motorcycling, mental health and more. You light up the darkest of days. Stay safe and stay awesome. :)

Awesome vlog, as always, Noraly. Thank you. 💯🎉👌🏽 I went through the Panama Canal three years ago and learned that over time 25,000 people had died in the construction, including thousands of workers from India and China. During the period of the US construction, some 5,000 perished, the majority of whom were African Americans. At either end of the canal there are some memorials to these casualties. May they all rest in peace.

Fascinating how you turn your life, passions, experiences into videos! This is so much more inspiring and captivating than any Netflix or TV stuff i saw so far! Creators like you make RU-vid such a great place!

Itchy Boots: my preferred “pit stop” regarding videos on motorcycle adventures. This is where our hostess is bold enough to cover continental distances on solo trips, and happy to share with us what she experiences along the journey. Always with a genuine large smile on her face.

I'm a U.S. citizen, but lived in Panama for a year. This episode was particularly fun for me to see. My home there was in Ancon, right next to Panama City. This made it easy to eat my lunch at the locks and watch the ships pass thru. Even tho your motorcycle tour thru town was short, it allowed me to see how much it had changed since I was there. Big fun!

The best part of this episode was to see the joy on Noraly's face while she was describing the history of the Canal, while she is always passionate in everything she shows us followers, being able to show us the Canal brought the passion out of her even greater than usual! Such a wonderful episode!

How can anyone not love Noraly? wow, what a gem of a human being!

Der Kanal ist wirklich der Hammer! Auch die neuen svhleusen. ❤❤❤

Your narrating style - moving around & putting the jacket on while talking, etc - really makes for a very lively "show" of professional quality, matching your already professional footage. A pleasure to watch & listen to. Thanks (for the umpteenth time...)! (And should you ever stop travelling, I think you should do some National Geographic assignements... )

We were taught about the Panama Canal many years ago at school, but this video showing ships actually going through has been an eye opener for me!

ANYWHERE EVERYWHERE SHE GO, I WONDER HOW SHE MANAGES TO EXPLAIN IT ALL . SUCH AN INTELLECTUAL PERSON . Thank you Itchy, you’re Incredible

I love it when Noraly takes on the role of a history teacher ❤

Trust the Dutch to get excited about canals ;) Great vid, I've enjoyed the little documentary-like videos you've done along your travels, it's a nice change-up and your enthusiasm is infectious.

Of course we found it interesting, you could do a whole video showing us old telephone directories and it would still be interesting ! 👍

As a civil engineer I know what an amazing construction project the Panama Canal was, and seeing your tour confirmed all that from a new perspective. Also, you didn’t have to tell us that you got some good rest in Panama City, because it’s obvious from your presentation that you are now back to your old super positive self. Cheers!

The expansion works on the Panama Canal have posed an engineering challenge for a long time. At Sacyr, (Sociedad Anónima Caminos y Regadíos) we are passionate about challenges, and in 2016 we successfully finished building the third set of locks, a new maritime transit route that runs parallel to the pre-existing locks.

Your boarder crossing stressed me out just watching the video you have nerves of steel. You Go Girl!

I find her so intelligent and informed.Her accuracy and apptitude for facts and data is intriguing and addictive. In one video one can learn math,engineering,geography,history, culture,politics and anything in between...

I love listening to Noraly's talks and the way she is excited about the subject she's telling us about.

I really enjoy when you explain history and local environments. It really adds texture to your videos. Continue please!

Amazing! A well delivered history lesson-- much better than the one I remember on the cruise ship which took me through the canal several years ago. Thank you Noraly 😊

I like your videos Noraly! I'm German, my father was in Unilever Germany. In the early 50ies he brought 4 books home about Africa, South America, Australia und China, Japan. I was so delighted, that the little boy decided, to travel there. So to me the Panama canal was great and I became and intl. Consultant!!!! Soon I will break up to Africa again. ❤❤❤❤

Noraly.....I'm a 74 year old new fan in Florida, USA. I so enjoy all your video adventures and I truly admire you. Your videos are professionally perfect. I jump in on Season 6, so, I'll be backtracking at some point.You're a remarkable woman and please keep entertaining us. Huge new fan.......Ron Smith USA

REALLY LOVE THIS SERIESSS!!❤️ Extremely exciting!!😍 Thank you so much Ms. Noraly! I've Always discover and learn something new.. can't wait to see every episode 😁..God Bless and Stay Safe!❤️

Wow...the canal is absolutely mesmerizing. I can see why you could watch it all day. Panama City, both old and new is a beauty I never expected. Great place for a rest, I’m sure. I love the history you take the time to research and relay to your viewers. Really educational. Great video, Noraly!

I'm really sorry. I lived 6 years in Costa Rica and now that you will arrive there, I am in Italy .... know that I follow you with a lot of interest, Pura Vida!!!

Fascinating footage of the lock operations and history of the canal. Liked it a lot🤗 The skyline of new Panama City was in stark contrast to the Old Panama's historic awesome buildings.

I will recommend Noraly's Vlog on the Panama Canal to my Grandsons as an informative succinct account for any 'School Project'. Plus a fascinating guided Tour of Old Panama City.

I LOVE watching an episode when Noraly teaches us about history, or geology, or people! She is a natural teacher!

This was my favorite video. If you want perspective and to know the history of the Panama Canal read "The Pathway Between the Seas" by David McCullough. IMHO the Canal is the greatest achievement of modern man. A long but great read. I would have been sad if we didn't get to see the actual canal, but with Noralee's background there it was almost guaranteed. Thank you!

I always wanted to see the Panama Canal and you have given me the chance to see it up close! It is amazing and I am thrilled I got to see it through your eyes today! Thank You!

I love how intelligent and informative this chanel is

Thank you Noraly for educating those of us who did not know the history of the canal! Thank you also to the French for starting and the United States for continuing and finishing this ingenious concept of ship movement along with the Panamanians! As an American, I am very proud of what the engineers and builders had conceived and produced to allow Europe and Asia to traverse the Americas so much more quickly and to make sea travel more efficient and safer! This is what has made America a great nation to the world! Respect to mankind's genius!

Please take a long long time to reach Alaska, I never want this series to end! So inspiring. Cheer from Bariloche 🇦🇷

When i've watched the first episode, i thought: "She belongs to a special kind" Now i know i was wrong. YOU ARE YOUR OWN KIND! 👍👍👍

I love the science and engineering segments. Thanks for taking the time to explain some of this stuff. I know about these places, but you make them relatable and real, like I actually visited there once. Maybe someday. Keep on rollin'!

Seeing the ships pass through the locks was thoroughly enjoying. Thank you Noraly! And thank you for your videos.

Oooooooh, you missed an awesome thing about the locks. The water is not “pumped”, it all works with natural flow of water, which makes it even more awesomerer 😉

Itchy Boots is a entire documentary film crew rolled up into one person! The engineering of the canal system is truly impressive. Old Panama City is so much similar to Old San Juan here in PR.

I broke out in a huge smile when you said "I am feeling much better now, its good." You have changed my outlook in life and when you are happy, I am happy.

Panama has soo many similarities to your home country of The Netherlands. Both of countries know how to manage water❤️

Thank you Noraly you are providing me a chance to see much of the world that I will never be able to see on my own, you see I am a dialysis patient.❤

This is why I watch her every volgs because every volgs contains knowledge and facts only Noraly can explain it properly. Thank you.

In this day and age, where overseas travel is far more complex than before, I am fortunate to experience such beautiful and picturesque locations like Panama albeit vicariously through this wonderful explorer named 'Noraly'. Thank You!👍👍👍

Your enthusiasm is amazing. Keep living the dream and sharing it with everyone, Safe journeys.

This series and season is an absolute joy to watch🔥

I quit commenting months ago, figuring you had so many comments already that you couldn't possibly read them all, let alone respond to them. I figured, why burden you with things you hear daily and said much better than I could. But, during this episode, seeing your beaming smile and gentle, lovely face, blessed with such good nature, I realized that there is no one who could ever do this as well as you, or have as many admirers. You are distinct and very unique, not only among womankind, but also among mankind. You are a very special person, to be sure. I wait to see your videos impatiently and I am never disappointed. Your videos are full of interesting facts and places. A delight to the mind and the eye, and you, Little Dutch Lady, are the epitome of a Dutch woman. Your wonderful blue eyes, your lovely blonde hair, your pearl white teeth, and your complexion . I can just envision you a hundred years ago in traditional Dutch garb. I am 69 yrs old, and American, and all my life I have seen the Dutch in books and such, with their wooden shoes, windmills, tulips, damns, and traditional clothing. But, you are the present and the future. A bold, intelligent woman, representing the Netherlands around the globe. Holland must be very proud of you. I am ! I absolutely LOVE your videos. I look forward to them so much. I love you too, but not in a creepy way, but as a cherished friend of whom I can accompany on her travels visually and verbally, if not in person. I worry about you and wish I were there to help you at times when things get difficult for you. No one else on this planet of ours could do what you do, the way you do it. You are so precious to US , your viewers. Thank you so much and please take good care of yourself for us, Your Admirers . Your friend in Tampa, FL USA, Jimmy

Old Panama City seems to have its own old world charm. It looks like a place that could easily become gentrified.

Completely enchanting! Everyone has heard of the Panama Canal but Noraly has given us a wonderful and educating perspective of this engineering marvel; and a bonus tour of old Panama City.

Noraly, you bring bright moments three times per week into my cold, wet wintery french village (about as bad as the winter I spent as a student in Utrecht). Bon voyage chère intrépide !

Noraly, it’s so much fun to have you “teach” us so much on our adventures together. Stay safe and as always, see you in the next video…let’s go! ❤️

I love following you around the world. I did stuff like this with my thumb and my trusty German Shepard named Hoss. We traveled everywhere together. I’m in Louisiana. We will feed you Cajun style and put you up for however long you need to take a break if you’re ever this way.

I don’t ride a motorcycle nor do I wish to. I am an avid traveler and Noraly takes me to places that would be inaccessible to me and my modes of transport. I just love watching her adventures and interactions. She is a classy presenter and cinematographer.

Your video teaching on the Miraflores Locks was perhaps the best I've ever seen. Good pictures, and sparse, but intelligent words. If you ever get too old to ride motorcycles, say age 100 or so, you could be a very good teacher.

Thank you so much from those of us who will never make it there to see it in person. Always an interesting tour as usual. Quite an engineering marvel but with an unfortunate human tragedies. When the French were attempting the job 20,000 workers lost their lives. Americas construction lost another 5000. Very sad conditions and circumstances. Very minimal if any compensation to the workers injured and killed. Thank God we have progressed beyond that.😔 Noraly keep those great videos coming👍🏍

GREAT history lesson. ANYONE interested in the building of the canal there is a wonderful book called The path between the seas. It's a very detailed account of the entire process.

I really try not to be greedy, but each episode could be an hour, and I'd still want more! Thanks again, Noraly, for who you are and all you do to bring us such entertainment. Best wishes and safe travels.

I dig people who like science and technology, and motorcycles, and travelling, and who are eternally in a positive mood.

Very cool. I used to work there years ago and seems like a lot has changed. There wasn't a visitor center with observation decks at the locks. You could just stand on one side and watch the ships rise up above you as they went through, which was pretty impressive. Old town seems more developed now. It was mostly empty shells of the old buildings then and was where the dire poor lived. There were a few restaurants and the national museum, but that was about it. The buildings often had someone in the front sitting at a folding table selling basic goods to the residents. I thought it was kind of strange that they had not rehabbed those great old European buildings, but I was told that culturally the people preferred the new modern buildings.

Noraly, you blow me away! Is there anywhere you haven't been before ? This is one of your best videos, extremely informative and you are looking much more relaxed now, the last few days bypassing the Darien Gap were very obviously very stressful,, How you were able to continue filming during that time is quite remarkable.

I have been to Panama City, old Panama and the locks several times; but seeing them through Noraly's eyes makes it as if seen for the first time.

Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle vidéo historique et les magnifiques écluses ainsi que l'architecture de cette ville incroyable,😍👍✌️

It's no wonder that the Panama Canal evoked such noticeable excitement for Noraly, who is herself from a country which widely uses waterway locks as part of its method of controlling water levels in the Low Lands.

Oh, look - here comes Amazon Prime - LOL - it figures. 😆 Absolutely riveting to watch the "mules" guide the ships through. I was equally mesmerized by the history/geology, etc of the canal, as well as the tour through the beautiful old city. You can really see that money is in Panama City, as well as respect for what came before. Thank you so much!

History with ITCHY BOOTS .. great class

it’s so much fun to have you “teach” us so much on our adventures together. Stay safe and as always, see you in the next video…let’s go! ❤️

hi Noraly, that had to be a great place to ride, big waterworks...

Hi Noraly your a Ray Of Sunshine ,here in Damp & Rainy SCOTLAND.loving you’re adventure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 :)

Back to a little normalcy and stress free riding. Fun fact: there's a canal in our area called the Hennepin Canal, built before the Panama Canal, and according to The American Canal Society, "...served as a training ground for engineers who later built the Panama Canal." Canals are so simple, yet complex at the same time. I wouldn't mind going to Panama City some year. You promoted it very well. Stay safe out there.

The Odfjell Tankers is the Norwegian ship " Bow Olympus" , 182m lenght, 32m wide, built in 2019

Thank you once again Noraly for starting my day off on a positive note. It was nice to have my morning tea and watch the next exciting episode of The Adventures of Itchy Boots. You make it all look so easy and professional but I know behind the scenes you must be working long hours and performing many roles to prepare these videos. If anyone wants to read more about how the canal was built, I suggest the book, "The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 Book by David McCullough God Bless and keep on keeping on Noraly. Let's Go!

You only have to look at the skyscrapers in the new part of Panama City , to see the influences of the USA . That side of town looks like a mini New York . I enjoyed the little tour of the old part of the city ,the buildings are more interesting, have more charm & more in keeping with Latin America. This Argentina to Alaska Noraly (.Itchyboots ) adventure has everything & more to come & not to be missed 👍

As a Colombian I always have double feeling looking this videos. I was there in 1965 just after the incident with the american troops that shooted on students. And also remembering the Old Roosevelt who said " I took Panama". Noraly I admire you and I felt the joy with your description on how was built. First the French and late the USA. Ussualy you are in a continuos hurry but this time you took the time to ride and show this marvel of the 20 Century Engineering. I wish you a quiet travel in Central America.

I was fortunate enough to do a full daylight transit of the canal 3 months ago, in a small vessel. It was fascinating watching the dock workers throw lines for the mules, and hearing the bells that help the mules tighten the lines, etc. The ships are actually under their own propulsion, the mules merely keep them centered in the chambers. Thank you for your fantastic story telling, and be safe throughout your future travels!

Thank you Noraly from the bottom of my heart! I look forward to each and every one of your videos. The Darien Gap is No Joke! Your solution was both Hairy and Awesome at the same time! You are in my thoughts every day. I hope you continue to be safe and find those wonderful people that help you on your way. I was last in Panama just after Noriega was removed. The difference is astonishing to say the least! Take your time. The closer to the USA you get the more "Interesting" your journey will become. Things are getting weirder here every day.

Entertainment and a history lesson, thank you Noraly. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your travels with us.

I am so excited to watch this video (as with most). We help our granddaughter with her homework on the weekends when she comes over. Can't wait to have her watch this with me, and also introduce her to your other videos. You are a such an inspiration for everyone, not just young ladies, to see you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

"Amazing what humans can do". When she said that I realized this is no ordinary human. She is actually connected with what is in front of her. Ŕare. Gotta love her. ❤️

Aah... now that was exactly what i needed after this crazy Darien Gap and Crossing into Panama story: Relaxation, education, sightseeing, beauty! Thank you Itchy Boots 🤗😊👍!

I don’t believe there is a channel on the Internet that gives me greater joy. The history, cultural and geology tidbits alone are worth the price of admission. It surely must take much preparation behind the scenes to deliver such a seemingly effortless presentation that covers so much ground in a snapshot. I thought the old part of the city has an especially interesting look about it.

Noraly back on terra firma again is a good thing! Glad you're able to view the boats and the water from a distance now and not have to worry about Alaska doing a flip into the deep blue sea!

Once again you show your viewers the absolute best of utube viewing. I’m going back and watching these older videos while you recuperate and plan your future please be careful ❤❤

Nice job without getting political. It does encourage people to do more research. This is a wonderful channel.

Hi Noraly. So today I found out where you learnt to speak Spanish so well. Same as me, by living as an expat. It is the best way because you also learn colloquial Spanish and get a lot of practice if you immerse yourself. And you absorb much more of the culture.

Wonderful! The contrast from the last three tense gripping episodes with a tiny boat to the relaxed, civilised world of very large boats, is perfect. And we also had a person from the Netherlands enthusiastically celebrating canals. This series is almost like a symphony with the ebb and flow the narrative. All done by one person on the move. Thank you. It’s such a joy riding with you.

Just found this channel. Quite impressed with this young lady.

Excellent video as usual. Interesting fact: when at min. 05:25 you mention Ferdinand de Lesseps’ team challenges with malaria, it should be added that today’s understanding about how malaria is transmitted was all thanks to the building of the Panama Canal. Until then, it was thought that malaria was passed on only by “bad air” (“mal air” in French, hence “malaria”) or unhealthy/humid/hot climates - and the role of mosquitoes was simply not known. Due to the high number of malaria deaths in the Panama Canal construction area in those initial years, Ferdinand de Lesseps was accompanied by some epidemiologists who finally made the intuition that the parasite was transmitted by mosquitoes

It’s so interesting to see this in action. In college I read the book “Path Between The Seas” by the historian David McCollough. It is an excellent history of the building of the Panama Canal. I recommend it highly. You accidentally miss-spoke saying that the water was pumped. All the water lifting these massive vessels is provided by rainwater falling on the mountains, flowing down into Gatun Lake, and from there gravity fed into the locks downstream on either side of the lake. No pumps are required. The only power needed is for opening and closing the locks. Much freight is also moved by the rail line across the isthmus, connecting to, and trans-loaded onto ships on either side. Thanks for taking us along!