The long way round SWAZILAND [S5 - Eps. 10]
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024
- In this episode I am riding from Kaapsche Hoop in South Africa to Pongola. The most logical and interesting route would be to ride straight through Swaziland. However, it means finding clinics, getting two covid tests and waiting several days for results. On top of that, Swaziland is a very small country and you can't really count on borders to remain open nowadays anymore. I don't want to risk getting stuck in a very small country! So, I'll just have to come back to Swaziland another time, and for now... ride the loooong way around Swaziland...
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The guy in the Toyota who showed you where the lodge is , is a friend. He has the Yamaha dealeship. In Pongola. Gert Annandale. Nice guy. He knows the area very well. If you want to know where to go and explore ect. Northern KZN is beautiifull. Hope you will go to St.Lucia . Its a beautifull coastal town.
With lot's of hippo's :-)
Small world!
Please thank him for us for being so kind & helping "our" Noraly !
Wherever she dines it's clear it's not America
He deserved a dinner date with Noraly :))
From the Netherlands to South Africa for a haircut! New world's record!
Brilliant, Noraly. Seeing just normal driving and events as interesting as anything. I think you worry too much about having to film exciting adventures. The routine episodes are interesting enough for your true fans.
I agree, anything to get our "Itchy" fix
I concur! Keep 'em coming!
I second that, was totally in the zone again while Noraly does the driving. Total fan here
I loved the atop for the haircut. Taking care of everyday mundane necessities is interesting too. 🤔
well said
8:27 Norally's experience: "Are you lost? no. I'll show where you wanna go, if you want. "
My experience: "Are you lost? no. Get lost! "
Thanks for showing me there's a flip side to people :)
There is never ,"nothing to see" we love coming along for the ride.
The best part is just sitting on Noraly's handlebars seeing the world. There's always something to see just Cruzin along.
“Nothing to see” is hardly adequate. These videos are wonderful, especially if , like me, your riding days are long past. RUclips allows me to ride the best bikes in the most beautiful places with the most wonderful people anywhere. Enjoy the ride, forever!
I see several messages suggesting you visit the Cape for its beauty. Whilst the Cape is beautiful that statement implies that the rest of the country is not beautiful. The beauty of South Africa is that every province is equally or more beautiful in its own way. KZN has the beauty of greenery, beach, midlands and mountains, The Transkei has unspoiled natural beauty and a rugged coastline. Eastern Cape has mountain ranges you cannot miss. Karoo has dry wide open vistas. Northern Cape has the Kalahari. Free State has flat open spaces and the friendliest farmers. Don’t fall into the trap of most tourists to South Africa experiencing an airport in Gauteng, Kruger Park and Cape Town. The whole of South Africa is spectacular, beautiful and friendly.
Hi from south-west of France! I became so addict to yours videos, Basanti, Dhanno, Ronin and now Savannah! Through your eyes, I discover areas of the world in a so professionnal and so passionate way, largely better than TV channels! Thanks a lot, and take care of you!
Those are my thoughts, also, Luc.
Moi pareil !!!!! Je me suis remise a la moto grâce à Norali. Comment ne pas l'adorer ??????
@@marie-pascaleleonetti1555 C'est vrai. Je suis aussi très surpris par sa simplicité. Elle est vraiment très sympa!!
...Le bonjour d'Allemagne!
Il fait bon dans le sud ouest ?
Just crazy how this channel made me establish a kind of life goal I never tought I would have. At the moment saving to get my first bike.
Best of luck, keep saving. You will love riding and the adventures you will make. My best wishes to you.
Yep im thinkin the same,but I'm gonna start in north sweden,so much here that I haven't seen yet that you cant do with a car
@@spiritwolf7 best way to experances your own country and others is by Bike. The sence reel in the sights an smells, an exilleration of pure FREEDOM, best of all the people you meet. All the best for YOU Spiritwolf. G'day from Oz 👍👍
@@mathewcridland1084 which bike you gonna buy???
@@surojitpal3948 I have 3 bike mate. You can't have too much of a good think,, lol
I never considered South Africa as a place to visit but you're changing my mind. Beautiful place.
i went there and it was great never had a problem ,,,
Exactly i thought South Africa would be very dry but it contains very scenic drive ways ... These 10 episodes changed my mind. Added South Africa to my bucket list
South Africa is great... super country do visit it
I hope that she went to (or drives to) Cape Town. Because that place is really out of this world!! Seeing the Table Mountains was one of the most impressive events I have ever experienced in my life. :))
Like anywhere else, In the wrong place at the wrong time, Personally I would be more nervous travelling as a single women in Australia or GB come to think of it!!!
Wow, South Africa is so wonderfully scenic.
Pongola is my hometown, welcome 😁
Tell me what that prison fence around the accommodation is for. It looks like camping could mean certain death!
It's burglar defence. I have not been to SA yet, but not the only country/region where it is common. You can see it in her previous two stops too, by the way.
You should invite her to lunch or dinner in your home
What's not to like - great hair. Compulsive viewing - keep it up. Dutch national treasure.
God bless the good man who showed you way to stay.
Good old Afrikaner hospitality
I'd say Noraly added one more 'itchyboot' fan to her ever-growing empire. What a top bloke !
As a frequent visitor to South Africa, I am constantly surprised at how being polite and hospitable is not merely requested but demanded in the culture. It was always very nice.
That Afrikaans guy that helped you ( of course he finds you special ) is concerned for you safety and I vouch for them and I fought a war with them
What a kind man 😊 Going as far as escorting you 🔥🙏🏽👏🏽
I’m quite impressed with South Africa, the scenery is great.👍🇬🇧
I'm hoping she heads down through the Drakensburg mountains. To me that's the most beautiful part of SA
It's beautiful. But wait for the coast and then Cape Town
Scenery is some of the best in the world! So is the crime , and when it goes wrong you usually pay with your life .
@@c-teamtrading9690 What absolute crap. usually? No dude, not true at all. Stop spreading BS on this lady's inspiring channel.
Everybody a BIG APPLAUSE for that cool helpfull guy with the white 4x4
Love how she says about to drive through nothing that interesting and proceeds to drive in such breathe taking landscape! Haha 😍😍🏍
And then plays the video 20 x faster and we can't see anythibg.. That's a great pity
I was sad that she didn't add some of the breathtaking scenery of some of her journey through the plantations. I can reel that route in my mind, even though I've not been that way for a decade.
@@craigsymington5401 i was also dissapointed400+ km n south africa the is so much to see, but it seems like noraly only shows us what she"s interested in
Noraly, you find the most helpful people wherever you go. I’m always praying for your safety.
One of the things that I appreciate from Noraly is her willingness to share parts of her rides that aren't perfect. Noraly didn't find the hairdresser immediately; she had to double back to find it. Noraly, you are amazing!
I must say South Africa is such a beautiful country. Thanks for having us with you :)
beuatiful land but not the people in it
@@mohnish7653 There are plenty of amazing people there !
What a beautiful country 😍
Hi Noraly love your channel so interesting and the sense of adventure... I had to laugh at you telling the hadidas to shh. Just watched series 7 so exciting you make me want to go out and explore the world.
Everybody seems so relaxed and laid back, and surprisingly helpful
We are good like that here ;-) Seriously I think that is true everywhere in the world. Helps to be polite.
Your new cut looks fabulous. South Africa is quite beautiful. Keep shining your LIGHT NORALY. 💖🙏😁🕊️
What a beautiful country! The blue sky with puffy white clouds makes the video so inviting.
Nice comments all, cheers from Arizona!! Been a fan since late Season 1 - lots of channels with riders filming around the world but what makes Noraly unique is her explanations, courage and most of all her endless optimism, very addicting in these troubling times.
You are a great traveler who talks kindly with children and animals wherever you go on this planet at any time.
Thanks Noraly, as long as you don't show new videos I'll watch the "old ones". LG from Germany
Noraly South Africans are super friendly and always up for bit of banter - Would be good to see more of that in the videos. Love this series, you’re making me homesick. My last trip got cancelled because of Covid but this is helping.
The prison fencing around the accommodation is clearly for serious protection. Everything has high fences what happens when night comes?
@@daymaker5460 ...........the dogs are let loose !
From the little I've seen the people are nice. But check out the walls, fences and locks. Then try to tell me it's save and peaceful. I'm not buying. The evidence says otherwise.
@@mikeparkerson1497 nobody said it’s safe and peaceful. There’s a reason I live in England now. It’s going to take decades to create financial equality in South Africa but I’m hopeful they will. As a tourist as long as you are sensible and keep your wits about you it’s no more dangerous than America. Like everywhere, it’s the few that spoil it for the many but that doesn’t take away how beautiful the majority are.
@@parthasur6018 Agree!... the interactions are something Noraly should be doing ( even talking to the hairdresser in the salon would have added a great deal of understanding to the way people are living in that town ) so absolutely yes, the videos need that inclusion.
Ps I suppose one of the reasons why she isn’t doing that may be issues related to her personal security, but if talking with white Afrikaners, she would be very safe.
Amazing scenery. And what lovely people. Everyone seems so friendly and helpful. S.A. defo on my top 5 places to visit list!
I miss the parts when you stop for lunch. And what your having for dinner.
Haha yep same, and accomodation :D
yep, same.. and breakfasts ... °_°
How many of us subscribed, all because of her first seasons intro? The time, what's fir breakfast, and where were going?
me too
Noraly some of us are big time "foodies" so we do enjoy seeing a nice meal once in awhile. Love to see what other countries serve up. Keep on truckin'!
This took my breath away!!! Beautiful!!!
I want to spend a few years of my life in South Africa now
Just another day in the life of Itchy Boots, we all wish!
Aaw you went to my hometown Pongola! Yay.
Only came across this channel yesterday and I’m so hooked. Great content! 🙌🏾
This was so awesome!! South Africa truly is stunning. If you're ever keen on seeing it from the sky, let me know! I'd love to take you on a flying adventure! x
I also watched all your flying adventures. You people from the Netherlands are really putting South Africa on the map.
Hey Bambi, heard of Mark Hensman? How about you get a flight with him? He's the Unlimited Aerobatics champion and if you like that kind of thing a flight with him might make great content. I know him from Zimbabwe and he taught me how to fly gliders, amongst other instructors. He's the most talented pilot I've ever known.
Bambi, you enjoy this channel too? Nice to see you here too. You guys could have spoken in your native language at 8000feet msl. Regards from Port Elizabeth
p.s. I'm delighted I found your channel, Bambi/Rosita. You and Noraly are fantastic RUclipsrs and even more so being Dutch.
I really like the scenery of Pongola. It must be very cool to live in there
"there is nothing to see on the way to pungola". procides to drive through majestic south african scenery.
Well, having that kind of environment around you all the time raises the bar, I guess.
The scenery is not what I expected to see. I thought I'd see more savannah and less woodland. Of course she has spent more time in cities than open country. Maybe South Africa isn't on Planet Earth....
Kaapse Hoop is such a quaint town with beautiful vistas. Was hoping to see some local exploration.
I am hooked...
Can't stop having a smile hearing you say at 10:20-10:30 : "I think I memorised the directions, get out and turn left". After that: you got out and turned right.......must be the thoughts of an adventurer.
@@deporbert Aah, so left and right are switched too😅
I am really impressed with the way you are presenting this part of the world in such a positive light and you are right, those hardy dah birds can be very loud!
(from Bolivia)
my black cat, my wife & i enjoy your new season. Nothing to see = still interesting to many of us . Thanks
Hi Noraly. That noisy birds is called a Hadida. A long standing joke in SA is that the Hadida is so noisy because they are scared of heights. 😅😅😅😅 Godspeed.
SA obviously inspires humor. Maybe I should go there some day. I find humor indispensable.
@@mikeparkerson1497 come on over, we have good beer too.
Saying too high, too high
@@criaan if ever I get to S.A. I'll hoist one thinking of you!
@@mikeparkerson1497 She has gone where few South Africans have totally traveled and I have traveled most of this land.
I just watched your Zoom interview with Baldy. You talked about not really knowing why people subscribed. As I mentioned before in early comments I can say that I'm attracted to watching every episode because of the fact that you are exploring the world in the way I would if I'd ever followed that path. You are open to everything and everybody. I like your consistent format. But most of all it is such an amazing way to see all the world and its people. We learn to understand each other better with knowledge of each other and the worlds other people life in. Your sharing of your adventures is a valuable educational tool. Thank you for enhancing my life.
As a South African and recent follower am loving this series thank you
Good attention to the mirror with that truck coming up hard and fast behind you! We all need to remind ourselves to be vigilant in that manner.
Beautiful ❤ omg south africa is like heaven on 🌎
Really? Everything seems to be behind walls and locked/security gates. Does have great scenery though. Beautiful.
We have a beautiful country yes, the problem is the government.. They are corrupt as hell!
Looking forward to seeing you explore my home province, Kwazulu Natal...some of the best scenery in the world!
Yikes! A geologist skipping the Barberton Supergroup, some of the very oldest rocks to be found anywhere on the planet! There's a good museum in Barberton as well.
If you are swinging by Vryheid, try Petra's Country Guesthouse. The Mr 'Petra' has a cool personal museum with lots of battlefield curios and they are just lovely people - plus chickens, dogs, and the rest!
And we have the Bushveld Igneous to the North West as well! Also of immense interest to a Geologist 🙂
How old are these rocks?
@@browngreen933 2-3bn Check Wikipedia
I was thinking the very same thing. If only she knew
Glad to see you finally met our hadedas! 1:01
Hey there, my dad and I have been watching you for a while!... I see you’re making your way to KwaZulu-Natal. I stay in Scottburgh which is a small fishing/surf town in Durban in KZN. I recommend you drive along the coast, the views are amazing!! As well as visit Oribi Gorge. The drive is stunning. Maybe even do a bunjee swing. If you come to Durban please feel free to visit us in scottburgh! And definitely check out the beaches!
Safe travels 🙏🏽
Beautiful continent of Africa.
So good.....'good morning internet'. SO GOOD.. thanks to you... I feel so rejuvenated....
After watching most of your videos. You sure are one brave woman. Riding on a bike (Motor bike).
Must say the places you been to visit. And I say in S.A. I haven't heard before. Is a must on my bucket list. For when I get out on the roads.
I love like you seeing. How the earth changers from place to place. Never looks the same as you travel across S.A.
I am glade you enjoying yourself . You always laugh and smiling. You again 1 lucky lady.
I will keep watching. So you can keep moving.
Thank you for sharing your stories. Regards John
Just like the old videos; Time, Map and Let's Go! That has been missed in previous videos...Only thing missing is the Breakfast!
You have a gift for making boring rides entertaining with your commentary. My wife and I are enjoying coming on the ride with you.👍
Hi from East London, way south of where you find yourself right now. Try make your way to the Jozini Dam, near Mkuze, not far from Pongola...that will blow your mind. We're so pleased you are putting South Africa on the world adventure stage...
So am I. Despite the walled-in houses in the cities and the strange absence of foot traffic where she's been sleeping, I am liking the scenery and the helpful people. A little contradictory though. Not at all what I'm used to in Colorado. But...things are changing radically here.
Yes my Heart smile, when I see this, you ride and show us, beautyful Landscape / Area 😊
Far more beautiful then I ever thought South Africa could be.
South Africa is a beautiful but dangerous country
She hasn't even got to the best bits yet.
Plum Duff nailed it. As much as the beauty is world topping, so is the crime! Very dangerous !
@@plumduff3303 south africa is big and it is not dangerous everywhere
Always makes me homesick !!
Wow! That was some beautiful scenery for just getting from one place to another. Thanks for the ride Noraly!
One can see why the Dutch found South Africa interesting hundreds of years ago. Thanks for bringing it to life so colorfully.
my Friday just got a lot better, thanks for taking us with you, still in lockdown in the UK hope to be out soon.
I enjoyed it, thanks, it's an adventure !! A neighbour of mine says, "A bad day here on the farm is better than the best day in an office !" If you only knew how much I would love to have a boring 400 km ride in warm SA, instead of waking up to cold Vermont morning - then you would get how much this makes my day!
I never thought i would ever get to see Itchy Boots without helmet hair look!
Like she said, a hairdo can't live in a helmet.
Is there something more attractive than a lady on a bike? You'll know what you get... I've never woken up beside a girl with styled hair in the morning 😉
1059th comment to support Noraly 🏍 in this new thrilling trip to a new country visited infrequently
by others and most of us...
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its really interesting to follow your videos. It feels as if I’m together exploring the journey to many wonderful places. Amazing ! Stay safe 🛵
Hola Norely, quedaste hermosa y aún sana y salva. Eso es suficiente.ñ, gracias por mostrarnos esas tierras, descansa.
Thanx for the amazing video! Hope you felt welcome in our country, the police and traffic police in general aren't super friendly, but everyone else usually welcomes guests from other countries with open arms.
So, Noraly went all the way to South Africa to get a hair cut. That would be a good season title. 🤩
Adding the hair dresser was neat. It shows how life...just life. Take it all in stride.
Hi Noraly, my family and I have been following you from last year. It is because of you that I have now started with motorbike lessons with my family. Thank you for your videos. We're enjoying watching videos of our country, South Africa and appreciate our beautiful country even more. I hope you're passing our city Durban and tour our Mother city, Cape Town. We're enjoying the journey with you. Love your energy!
I loves to watch your vlog as you are very much humble and kind. Greetings from India.
Noraly, I have learnt more about SA watching you, than any other Travel Prog I’ve watched. The Real SA, and the peeps are so friendly. Inspiratial VT as usual. Big Thumbs up. You are amazing...
Yet another favourite! Pity you could not go to Swaziland but these are unusual times. 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The most unusual I've ever seen and Ii'm in my eighth decade. As to the world I grew up in...this isn't it. By far.
The scenery was mellow like the German Allgäu.. Smooth and Beautiful ⛰️...very much enjoyed that 😀👍
The left side driving gives me anxiety still😂👈🚘
Love the channel! You're living the dream. At least I get to experience it through your videos lol. Thanks!
Hi Noraly, it's been a pleasure to sit in my comfortable air-conditioned room and watch the latest video episode of your journey in two wheels roaming through the beautiful and vast wilderness of SA.
I admire your guts and courage as a lady doing solo journeys to all corners of the globe. Your hordes of fans from around the planet are eagerly watching and cheering your journey to the unknown.
I am one of your fan. I suggest that maybe you will agree to my idea of us contributing in a small way to your "Exploration Fund" since we know that most of your budget came from this RUclips and some products sponsors. This will be much easier than say purchasing of your souvenirs. Well, i am sure there are many who fans who are willing to skip a meal, and the money saved being used to contribute to a worthy cause.
It has been great following your tour of SA !
Cheers from 🇨🇦
It doesn't matter what kind of road you take, or your destination. I always enjoy the scenery. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
Looked like a pleasant ride through some beautiful country . Remember your in South Africa and that is an adventure in itself.
Happy Trails
This video was a treat to watch.. South Africa is a beautiful country. A beautiful country and a beautiful video ♥️
That nothing ti see was absolutely fantastic. You drove trough savannah and beautiful landscapes all day long
Hoi! Noraly, a light bulb just went off in my head, for no apparent reason, watching this esp, that why you would choose to start your journey from India from all other places, in this world. Now I know. The fact of matter is that whoever can ride on Indian roads can ride anywhere in the world. Very smart!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Beautiful scenery and people seem so friendly and helpful.
WHILE I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY BIKE TO SAY VROOM VROOM AGAIN, WATCHING U MY DEAR MAKES ME SMILE LIKE I WAS RIDING MY OWN, THANK U ITCHY.
Approx 200km to the west of Pongola is the town of Utrecht named after your home in the Netherlands. Was named so due to the Dutch settlers in the region.
Not to mention Amsterdam just a little bit further north.
@David Rosenberg What does that have to do with the names of the town's in the nearby area?
@David Rosenberg I'm not arguing that fact. I'm just confused as to why that comment was added to our discussion. It was very off topic.
Thats a very blue sky with white fluffy clouds!! So crisp & fresh. Refreshing indeed.
Fantastic scenery. Compared to what we have seen over the past twelve months it's absolutely breathtaking. Alan.
Ahhh, our real national bird, the Hadeda, makes its' debut in the first minute! Been waiting for that! XD
Nothing you do is 'nothing'. We love to be along for the adventure even when there isn't much adventure!
The only person/channel I don’t skip the ad!
This is what some can do.
😍🥰😍🙃🙂🙂
I dont see any ads come on this channel!! May be it is location based.
A big thumbs up from Pakistan.
Hi from Russia🙂
hallah wakbar
Really liked this video, NORALY LOVE ❤️ YOU
8:59 it's funny to see you turn around just like him :)
Reminded me of when we were in Peje in Kosovo. We could not find our hotel, so stopped and asked a policeman, who spoke a little English. Within minutes we were surrounded by lots of people all trying to help us. At this point the policeman waved his hands, walked over to a car and spoke to the driver. He came back and indicated for us to follow the car. The driver got us to our hotel about 3 kms away, then gave us a cheery wave before he drove off. Brilliant.
Reminded me of Kosovo too, in Sept 90,with petrol rationing (? fuel grade), they scooted me up the queue (Amway additive), another nice policeman Pec maybe 😂 Hair was low priority!
Noraly, I am convinced that you made the perfect choice in Savanna. The road conditions vary so much, it is nice to have a light and nimble motorcycle! Beautiful video as always! Be safe in your travels!
There she is!! 400 km's dirt road, tarmac, great scenery. Glad you didn't fall in the huge pot hole. Always nice seeing you early in the morning... this time putting your ear plugs and helmet on with music. Flowing with the spped up ride, music, watching the sky... Love it... tea, hair cut now on with the helmet. What I did miss a little your interaction with the people at the gas station, dive lodge, hair dresser.... only got the cop. Maybe the others had nothing interesting to say... remember there was 400kms to cover with Savanah..... Just talking to myself... Have a good stay, drive careful, be safe....
Noraly walking down the stairs with a new haircut and looking fabulous. Putting her helmet on and being even more fabulous. Lel.
Always informative always entertaining excellent music soundtracks....
Beautiful as always!
You have been truly blessed with many friendly people.