Solo off-roading at the border between Namibia and Angola [S5 - Eps. 60]
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- In this episode I am following the Kunene river, right at the border between Namibia and Angola. The road is a little tricky sometimes but the scenery absolutely magnificent!!
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I'm confined to a wheelchair, so your channel gives me a taste of freedom, as well as showing parts of my country, South Africa, that I have never seen
Hi dear
One of my favorite parts of channels like this is reading the comments. I love seeing how people from all over the world are so similar in regards to the enjoyment received from and support for these videos. No matter where we are from we are all the same people with more in common than we have differences. Content like this just has a way of bringing people together. We all live on the same rock floating through space. ✌️
Hi mate! Just read your comment and I totally share your opinion. The friendly and wholesome support and interactions Noraly encounters all over the world is also highly reflected here in the comments section. If you approach the world with open arms and a big smile then that’s what you also get in return. Karma boomerang… Please continue to enjoy life and to take care of each other! Cheers from Sweden
Not heard by human voices, but a conversation among the dogs working the goats: Dog #1 "Hey look, it's Itchy Boots".... Dog #2 "Yeah, I recognized her too. I heard from a cousin in South America. He said she wasn't worth chasing. He caught her but couldn't bite through to her ankles. He calls her World's Toughest Boots."
Get real
Hahahaha....nice one
That's cute.
Namibia was a completely unknown country for me. Thanks, Noraly, for showing all these great places.
I turned 70 last february and you are making EVEN me restless! That's NOT a complaint, please keep doing what you're doing and I wish you many fun and safe adventures. We'll all be right here with you this side of the camera :)
Wow this is the most amount of people you’ve come across on the road. Thank you for identifying the differences of the tribes in this area and explaining the drought situation. I like that you took the time to analyze that small River crossing to avoid dropping Savannah. People forget that solo travel means you are responsible for rescuing yourself when things go wrong so Catastrophe Prevention is critical 👍
Completely agree. I only ride solo but I’m never anywhere so remote that I can’t walk to help or use my cellphone to get help if I ever needed to. Even still, I have to take extra care to avoid unnecessary risk and to make smart decisions. 🤙
ALWAYS wanted to see Africa but never could. I'm 83 and you're showing Africa to me. Thank you so much!
Love seeing another 83 year old riding on the back of Noraly’s motorcycle see the world through her eyes and mind!!!!
The best serie we can find about Namibia with videos , blog about geology and perfect drone views . Noraly you are the best and deserve to be honorine citizen of Namibia and always queen of the sand !
Just a joy to watch your videos Noraly. Takes me back forty five years or so when I did a lot of motorcycle ridding over sometimes similar terrain in what was then Rhodesia now Zimbabwe in the Mozambique border area. Ridding those distances over that terrain, and then editing these wonderful videos not to mention uploading them is great credit to you. Thank you.
Many riders, including Noraly, could blast through those river crossings. Few riders are wise enough to evaluate their risk exposure and cross safely. Admiration continues to go up.
Noraly is a strong woman who inspired many . Her adventurous spirit is a great motivation, not to mention the good heart that reflects through her vlogs
Well said and completely agree 👍🏽
I completely agree with you 100%....she has a good eye and a very strong woman!!
@@jhoxihum3230 you obviously have no idea what it takes to do something like this.
@@jhoxihum3230
Jealousy produces stupidity.
Now go back to MAMA !!!!!!!
@@jhoxihum3230 She's brought National Geographic live to my laptop!
I love the way you just talk to us as though we are there with you.
Superbly managed through the sand!
I had hoped for a tour of my own this year but you are helping me through
Namibia is so empty, but in a nice way.. Brave lady crossing the Ondoto river ❤️❤️
Good morning from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Happy Wednesday Internet! It's been 5 months since Noraly bought Savanah and began her epic South African journey. Her travels and adventures have taken her, and all of us to many great locations. Now that she has reached the northern end of Namibia along the border with Angola, what's next? Where will she go next and where will she end up is the question? The next destination remains unkown, but wherever it is, I am sure it will be another fantastic Itchy Boots adventure! Let's go!
What a great morning for you too. Congratulations for 200m Olympic gold medal 🥇.
200m gold. Yé 🇨🇦
There is still a large area of Namibia for Norely to explore, starting with the Etosha area. After that Botswana or Zambia?
@@basildavidson4597 Zimbabwe.
Very impressed with your navigation across the river bed Noraly !!
.....had a heart in mouth moment watching noraly do that water crossing!
@@drdr73 You should watch the torrent of water Noraly crossed in South America on Dhanno season two some time just before entering Peru if my memory is working.
At this point, there is no denying the skills of Noraly. What keeps impressing me is the resilience of Savanna. A terrific little work-horse and probably better suited to this type of riding than some of her bigger cousins. Keep ‘em rolling Noraly, keep ‘em rolling 😊
Million dollar bogan would tell you that a HD road king would be better!!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😎😎😎😎😄😄😄😄😄🏍
Yes, I quite agree with you. And yes, bigger heavier bikes would take a toll on you navigating through those terrain.................especially for a woman. But somehow, I feel Basanti or Dhanno would have performed quite well here. Trinidad & Tobago.
@@artmchugh5644 can you picture him doing this same trip! Good lord, we can only imagine the outcome!
@@Nedankinde93 You do know that Honda has a better reputation for reliability than BMW, do you?
Noraly. Are you aware that there is now a CRF 300 from Honda? No heavier, but a little more oomph from the engine. Another great video. Stay safe.
The best season so far. Namibia now looks more beautiful the way you show it. Thanks Noraly for being our guide and host.❤
Yes appreciate the trip I did not knew this with the Palm 🌴 tree.
I am amazed at how Noraly has managed to keep her phone and cameras always charged up. Surely a lot of places she has been may not have electricity.
Also, her navigation skills are at another level. It’s hard to imagine she always gets a signal to her phone to keep her navigation working.
I have gone through rural parts of Ireland and lost my navigation for 30 miles and got lost on little country roads.
Greetings from Vancouver Canada. Watching your videos is a great inspiration to me Noraly. I have previously toured in the USA and Mexico by motorcycle, and have now, thanks partially to you, decided on a big Mexico tour, once borders are open. Thank you for your consistently GREAT channel...!!!
Nothing like a pleasant run along a river road on a cool, sunny morning. This road has everything: steep grades, sandy washes, mud, water crossings. They hardly make roads like this anymore and a smooth throttle, not too much or too little.
The drone footage is simply amazing! Proper hill climbs and deep sand, cattle herds, what else can come along? Your adventure is always better than the previous! Ride safe Noraly!
Your tour of Africa has taught me so about about the country. Continue to be safe and enjoy your adventures. You should write a documentary/book of this journey. It’s amazing what the world still don’t know about Africa.
You know it's a great day when we can get an "oopah" from Norally. 😊
You constantly amaze and inspire me with your incredible adventure spirit, positive attitude, and love for this planet.
You are our “ African Queen “ Noraly. 👍
@@jhoxihum3230 sorry for offending you, my reference was to the title of the film no more !
I can't get enough from these beautiful images I'm seeing when you're riding through Namibia, just stunning.
Glad you had an easy and relaxing ride Noraly
Interesting information about the dead palm trees.
It's nice to see a "water crossing" puzzle solved.
Savannah did well as expected.
Ah! Coffee, scone, and new Itchy Boots video!... it's going to be a great day!
What a lady. Tough, cheerful and open minded. We need more people like her in this world
Opuwo roughly translates as :"that's it!" So when you said 'Opuwo,then its tarred,you kind of made a statement!😎
Your travels in Africa and utmost dedication to breakfast are noted and greatly appreciated!
Breakfast is very important to all of us travelers.
You have such a kind heart. Always checking to see if someone else needs help before you go on your way.
That should be normal .....
@@istra70 Yup, always in the bush. You just never know when it's going to be your turn.
What a wonderful series of adventures to follow along with. Her filming and narration are superb and really must take some effort to create. How anybody could give this wonderful show a thumbs down is beyond me.
@9:50 the dogs are less vissious here than in South America! I thought the exact same thing.
But this is much better 👍
Ah. The drone footage exellent ❤ what a landscape.
And what a nice relaxed ride. lovely!
"Oi.. that's no good." - Another classic Noraly quote. Love ya girl! 🦊😍
Hallo❤🌹🌺 you want to this tipe journal of love😘❤ and experience❤ beautiful😍✨❤ girl
@@mr.zenedin1735 ? ? ?
You are the reason why my parents let me go wherever I want on my bike alone... thanks😀
Hi bro we can be telk plz😘🌺
Steep hills, sandy riverbeds, Puzzling route across rocky terrain. 🤔
No Problem for the Trusted Steed. 🤗
Go Savannah Go! 🏍🏍🏍 🥰
Your dirt bike skills are getting you out of predicaments that used to befuddle you. Congrats moto-master you rock!
What an extraordinary, placid, beautiful, Noraly Lady.. and the scenario ! It cleanses our soul.. I was born in the middle of Ngola.. this place, I understand ? still surprises me ?, it is me ?, in a sense.. Well done, dear lady.. your Dutch accent is too precious ( Wish I had met you, I am now nearly half blind.. ) 💞
I'm absolutely loving these videos. As well as getting to see some amazing parts of the world, we are vicariously living the experience of a lifetime here and getting educated about the world as well. What's not to like? This is what the interne is for, isn't it? Noraly, you are doing a wonderful thing. Thank you so much.
Destroying a 50 year old palm tree just to get boozed up is rather short sighted!
Thanks for posting Noraly.
@@jhoxihum3230 I'm Namibian and If your planning on visiting Namibia you better not come with that mentality. Or else stay where you are.
@@Romes761 I agree Romeo. This Hum person is a real pain in the but with continuous pessimistic comments.
Hello Noraly, wonderful drone shots, incredible landscape and scenery. Stay save and healthy and as always keep the rubber to the road, greetings from Germany.
I'm sure glad that it was a relaxed ride for you Noraly, but that small river crossing sure looked tricky to me. I love all of your videography and especially those stunning drone shots!!!
I can't believe. Every video you always fresh, positive and always looking relaxed. You are One in a million. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Regards
You have mastered riding through sand! Fun to watch.
There rides big-hearted Noraly, aka Itchi Boots. Moreover, she makes us feel that we are also riding with her. That is the magical quality of it.
Your natural positivity and goodhearted nature shine bright in this episode. As always, the journey, the video work, and the music are entirely enjoyable and elevating. Thank you.... again!!! 🏍❤️🏍❤️🏍❤️
I watch your videos and come away with the feeling that things are not too bad with the world. I think you are doing more good than you realize, Noraly.
Noraly. Just a few tips from someone that was based at Ruacana.
1) When riding on the border please keep a eye on the vehicle tracks. Fresh tracks are normally a sign that there a no mines that was not lifted or forgotten and the track you are on is relatively safe. Do not stop for everyone.
2) Kunene had a desert lion problem in 2017. You don't want to get stuck with a puncture and have no logistical support, dont ride at sunrise or sunset. Not a good idea,
3) When nature calls -lol it does happen, don't venture to far from Savanah and walk back on the same tracks you made going in. Do not wander around. As said already there are still mines left behind.
4) At Kunene river there are still crocs and hippos.
Be safe please.
Regularity is definitely a quality of your channel: I'm always looking forward to the next episode - super happy to see it appear and never disappointed by the content!
Could not agree more.. This is addictive stuff 😁😁
Never disappointed, never!
Never disappointed she found a road to travel on, after many choices she found the road. Very difficult I would say. Keep up the good work Noraly.
Fantastic riding skills. All that sand must play havoc with the chain and sprockets.
A shorter episode, only 200 km of desert. Crossing a river and meet some troubled vehicles. An ordinary trip for Noraly!
Thanks to share your travel with me.
Ciao, Edoardo
Another great episode what Noraly calls a relaxed ride leaves me quite exhausted Never a boring episode Stay Safe Noraly xxx
Thinking back aren't you glad you did those courses on motor-cycling in Holland, as that river crossing looked hairy but shallow, so easy enough. Cheers Noraly fro sharing.
Like the sunshine at the start of the video, you are a real ray of sunshine yourself. I've been watching your video series from the start from the beginning of this year after discovering your channel and you're taking us all on an incredible journey. Thank you so much, looking forward to your continuing journeys.
Enjoying the ride with Noraly as she always has a positive attitude and explaining her travels as she looks forward to the journey❤️
Those women walking their routine half marathons with whole treeloads of wood on their heads! Normal part of life all over Africa, but somehow it always amazes me.
@@jhoxihum3230 What's wrong with it?
Just assuming somehow you're right, just for arguments sake, surely it's at least no more stupid than other people who couch potate and dose themselves up with sugar and other carbohydrates, all the way through obesity to diabetes?
And as far as coming up with better transport technologies, how could it be more stupid than forcing everyone to live in car-dependent suburbs, and spend 2 hours a day commuting in slow traffic in fast cars that kill when they actually do go fast?
Seems to me stupidity is abundant at all technology levels/ choices of lifestyle/ adaptations to the realities people find themselves in? (As in not figuring out better ways, stupid. People will kill or die to keep things "normal", regardless of what that "normal" is.)
Fantastic scenery everywhere. These trips are just great for those of us who will never get to see these places in our lifetime. The different cultures you see and the hardships that a lot of people have just to get by every day, kinda makes my complaints moot. Safe travels Noraly.👍👍🇨🇦
Itchy - thank you for the education on Palm Wine!
Savannah is the perfect friend for those tracks !! Well done Noraly !! 💪👍Ride safe !!
One very brave woman to do those lonely dirt road stretches on her own. My mind wld always be saying what if I got a flat or if I fell & broke a collarbone or something. Which thoughts would be enough to stop the adventure before it started. 🙄
So here's to you & your courage Noraly.
Nice breakfast setting... makes me think of....somehow Itchy Boots is like my morning coffee: I enjoy it almost daily, find it wonderful, am looking forward to it every time and don’t want to do without it anymore!
10,30 a magical and poetic moment of the truck on the side of the road, and all the animals. The most beautiful "out of this world" music and the drone shots from above showing you riding in that breath taking landscape. Epic and very well done. 🙂
I think this is my favourite episode regarding scenery. The contrast between the wet and dry. Quite relaxing.
An welchen Merkmalen du die Stammeszugehörigkeit der Frauen erkannt hast, hat mich sehr beeindruckt. Das ist auch der grosse Unterschied zu vielen anderen Motorrad-Reise-Vlogs. Du düst nicht nur durch die Gegend und filmst die Landschaft, du punktest vor allem mit deinem Wissen, deinem Mitgefühl und deinem natürlichen Wesen. Danke. ❤
As I sit under smoke choked skies for the 3rd week in a row in British Columbia and similar temperatures it feels such a breath of fresh air to live vicariously through your great journey...stay safe and thanks!
That moment when one as viewer simultaneously with Noraly shout ‘come on Savannah!’
ITCHY,,ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS AND YOU NEVER GO WRONG,,AWESOME
I watched all your videos from season 1 to season 5 you are so amazing you inspired me so much, pls dont stop and dont get tired of doing what you love…
My dad introduced me to this channel yesterday and I’m in love. You are such an incredible and beautiful soul.
I'm so excited for you💋😘❤ in the same time adventure for your🤣❤ plz
Truly amazing the extent to which you are versed in the tribal history of the country, NORALY LOVE ♥️ YOU
Hats off to Savannah. She's performing suberbly through those dirty tracks. She's a fighter, just like you.
What a brilliant ride, such a beautiful place.
Noraly, Your journeys are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your travels on the motorcycles. I feel the itch to ride again!
Itchy i am 73 and the last ride in 2015 was from florida to Toronto on a R 1200 RT watching you is very enjoyable and reviving my spirits.GREAT TO SEE YOU.
Noraly is a really brave girl and inspiring to all ❤️
Another terrific video showing the amazingly beautiful and somewhat barren country. I had to laugh at the title “Solo off-reading …” like that’s not what Noraly has not been doing throughout her video series! Also, after negotiating a river crossing and some tough sand, she says, “What a relaxing ride!” Noraly is simply amazing. Thank you and ride safely.
There she is!! Always great starting off the day with a solid breakfast and great view. You're turning into a good dry river bed crosser. Drony out again, the sights are always amazing. Your reserve gasoline pouches are turning out to be pretty good. Once you get your larger tank, I'd still keep the pouches. Hope in the future palm wine looses it's demand where the palm trees have a chance to grow. Yes, a short drive, but good seeing you. Have a good rest, ride careful, stay safe...
I have to compliment you on your natural ability to pick the right lines through the river!
I have done many years of enduro racing and I would not have done much different as far as the line you picked. Just a bit faster.
That stretch of road along the Kavango river brings back memories of 34 years ago,, patrolling that area during the Bush War. We did not appreciate the nice view then...
That was really a whole different perspective back then. I remember travelling along some of those exact same roads.
Cedric., You will be Blessed, for your Contribution 34 yrs ago. I recently heard of a Man, whose PTSD has re-Surfaced in Durban due to the Recent Atrocities there! Take Care.
Entertaining, exciting, informative, and sometimes so scary adventures. Noraly,I recently discovered your channel and immediately you got hooked, ride safely and keep these amazing videos coming. This is Amer from the deserts of Saudi Arabia.
Assalamu Alaykum
Loved the ride. God bless you. Stay safe.👍👍👍👌👌👌😊😊😊
Last time I drove at this road was 1974 from Angola to Namibia. Nothing change.
Noraly takes us from the edge of our seats with a tricky river crossing to the soul-soothing serenity of the desert in one trip. Who needs Indiana Jones when we have Itchy Boots! :)
Another wonderful scenic route video! Seeing a place from the back roads really shows more of a country's actual views. and Namibia looks stunning. Also the information you add during the ride makes the video even better.
Be careful and travel safely!
Much better than National Geographic because I'm driving the roads with her. Can't you just smell the dust.
The Drone Footage is Spectacular!
Honestly Noraly, you are such an inspiration... You make me think of buying a bike to do something like this. Never thought of Africa for bike riding until now.
Your videos are always beautiful and informative, You are always so kind to the people you interact with. You are so very gracious. Thank you for being you.
We here in South Africa follow you. We know most of the places where you are now. Have fun! What makes this nice is seeing all the unpaved roads.
For viewers who are not off-road cyclists this woman's skills as a rider may not seem special, but allow me to say she is exceptional. The ability to drive even a few feet in loose, dry sand is challenging , let alone for miles. The front tire wants to dig in and turn to one side, causing the bike to "dump". It takes skill, courage, attitude and athleticism to trek into the desert wilds, not to mention concentrating on the road while she is narrating! As an old itchyfooted dirt biker myself I find her adventures not just enchanting, but at times almost scary!
Thank you so much for the Namibia Video Tour Noraly. Namibia is a very dry and Desert-like environment but the people are very nice and friendly. You also noticed, on the animals, dog, and the porcupine where you made your observation. Take care and be safe.
Very nice indeed. Thanks. I spent many years in Mozambique and Angola (construction works) and I HAD TO RIDE BY CAR although my dream was riding by motorbike. Bedankt
There is another way of producing palm wine with out hurting the tree. It's famous drink in South India called toddy.
It is so nice to see your travels. I know I will never make it to Africa, so seeing the continent through your eyes is so nice! Safe travels.
Beautiful place!
The aerials/drone video is a great perspective
Peaceful dogs - what a relief! The piano was a nice touch!
What I like about you is the research you do about places eg the palm oil harvesting, mopani worms so precious!
Interesting to see thorn trees still used as a fence. My ancestors did that when they landed on South Africa 400 years ago.
@@parthasur6018 They were French Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who followed the teachings of theologian John Calvin. Persecuted by the French Catholic government during a violent period. I am a direct decendant of the youngest brother who fled via Switzerland to South Africa in 1688.
@Gerhardt Roos Correct. I can farm, but my math sucks. Perhaps I'm not that good at farming either. 🤣
@@parthasur6018 Godspeed to you too.
When we were young we used to go to school by foot for about a kilometer and a half on dirt roads like this.Seeing this reminds me of the quiet streets of the village and that was lost with the advent of urbanization. Now only paved busy roads..!
Ya, and kids don't have to go to school in snow yay deep, uphill both ways. (:
In India ppl extract the juice from the palm fruit. They will make a small hole and let the sap flow in to a clay pot and then it is fermented to make alcohol. Which won't kill the tree and can be harvested continuously during the season ❤️