Your host/guide brought you to an isolated outcropping of rocks to show you a rare and well preserved rock painting. Perhaps in the past 5000 years only a handful of explorers would have found or noted it's existence. What an opportunity and pleasure to allow us to look at this precariously standing rock painting.
Seeing the painting on the boulder at 18:50...just wow! I doubt that rock has moved in a few thousand years and I could just picture the artist sitting there working at it. And you shared it...and that artist is still with us because of you and Basil sharing it. Thank you.
Nambian directions (like any country): turn left on the dirt road after the fence, when you cross the sand wash stay right, at the third Boab tree turn left .. .. .. if you see the Quiver Tree you've gone too far.
Yep!! And keep going 'straight straight, straight' till you come to the second cactus growing by a rock, then turn left from there. Question: How far would that be? Answer: (with a hand gesture) Oh! not too far..
🤣🤣🤣 until the day you arrive in a tiny village, in the middle of nowhere, where not a soul speaks English. You ask for directions to the next town. Everyone frowns. Chitter chatter erupts. Suddenly, half the village points in one direction, the other half point in the opposite direction. 🤔 More chatter chatter. More frowns. One bright spark on a bicycle starts riding, indicating enthusiastically to follow him. You do. And, so does all the villagers, laughing loudly running alongside the land rover. Oopsie, you end up ploughing through their freshly planted fields, bouncing over rocks and stones ... suddenly a road appears several meters away ... who was right, who was wrong? They were all right, some pointed to the road around the back of the village that lead to this road, while the others pointed directly to the road on the other side of the fields ... true story! Much laughter was had by all. Africa is full of "roads" leading nowhere, but somewhere in the back of beyond ... and, with the right attitude there's always great big smiles and much laughter to be had by all ... just keep driving, a colourful journey eventually leads to your destination 🌀🌈😎
Naraly, I am so happy that you went to Ocean Conservation Namibia and made us aware of the work they are doing. I have subscribed to that channel and find it absolutely amazing. I knew there was a lot of problems with hurting the fur seals. Thoroughly enjoy everything you do. Thank you
Yeah amazing technological achievements - meanwhile north of the Sahara they had already done advanced mathematics, writing and building pyramids thousands of years previously - and they're still standing.
@@roadwarrior8560 Europe, Middle East, Asia - it just so happens wherever great technological civilizations have ever existed - so did Neanderthals. Just a coincidence of course...
@@roadwarrior8560 Afrika has different climate, culture, mindset, but EU really copied everything from Afrika right, even Picasso had to admit he plagiarised African art, took him long time to admit his theft..
My uncle lived there in Uis. He moved back to Windhoek now to be closed to his daughter. He was a tour guide in Namibia for a number of years after his retirement as he grew up there. He knows the country quite well because my grandfather was a prospector after WW2 and the boys spent a lot of time with him in different parts prospecting for minerals or other valuables.
I started watching since the day you entered Namibia🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦 until today and I can't miss any episodes, it feels weird when I do. I visited so many places in your videos. 😂😂😂 Thank you so much.
"Good Morning Internet," that introduction to the day always sounds full of bubbly excitement and always lives up to the expectations without fail,in fact it all ways surpasses whatever we are expecting.Thank you so very much Noraly.
Very good to see you stayed at the Brandberg guest house. Basil is quite a character and I stayed there with a friend who lives in Namibia, 11 years ago. An oasis which serves good South African red wine, recommended by Basil!
It’s like you said on your live chat Noraly so many nice people in the world, the lady who showed you the white lady paintings and the guy you swapped bikes with ! Nice human beings 👍
15:02 the most interesting part when two adventurers meet and enjoyed a sticker ceremony and enjoying the nature, certainly will bring a lot of memories. All the best 👍👍👍❤️ and keep going 👍
Many people love Itchy Boots, but may not know how important her geology background is. I love it when she talks about mining and rock formations. Geology has shaped history, politics, and human culture. Geology is what goes through my mind mostly when I'm cross country touring.
“I’m doing a very slow Dakar without a road book,” could be a lifelong slogan! The rock paintings are amazing, and the old Africa Twin is way cool. And, as for the desert elephants, it is mind boggling how they manage to survive in that environment.
Unbelievable explorations. Thousand years paintings. Plants. It’s like walking into history itchy boots. It blows your mind. How can you take it all in. Amazing.
Basil is such a fantastic character! I would have loved to see more of him. I rode my friend's Africa Twin of similar vintage for two weeks whilst my own motorbike was being fixed. This was in Zimbabwe. Dankejewel - Ik ben ook Nederlands.
Love those Africa Twins, along with the Transalp 600s they've aged so fantastically well. I don't know how they are elsewhere in the world but they're starting to get really expensive over here in the UK as the numbers dwindle and the retro lines age in nicely. Great guy you were riding with too, very knowledgeable about his local area. I bet he'd be good for some campfire storytelling.
Yup. I had to cross almost all of Bulgaria until I found a really good Transalp (tested 12) after watching Freddie's video on them. I did end up buying a 650 instead of a late 80s 600 though. I really love it. It's still a full-size bike that's also good for touring but not anywhere near as heavy or tall as the big boys.
What a lovely mountain Brandberg is in its setting. Wow - thank you so much for taking us to the rock paintings! The sight of them, with the fascinating explanation, as well as the animal traces and language clicks were so special to see and hear!
Dear Noraly, I hope you will read this. People asked you if they can join you on your travels. But in the live-chat you said "no". I just want to say that I totally get that. I totally agree with you. I totally understand ! It would ruin the magic immediately if you had to drag someone with you, discussing destinations, explaining your decissions, arguing about navigation mistakes, holding you back or pushing you around. They might as well put you in jail, right ? I watch your video's and in my mind I ride with you. Thanks for the adventure. You're living the life we dream of. You are an inspiration and you do your thing perfectly. And stop whining about the haters already ! You have 800K lovers ! What do you want more ? :P
Alone is how I mostly roll. I enjoy riding with others when I am just along for the ride and am not participating in decisions. I would never impose my will on someone who has organized the adventure. When I am alone, I am free to spend 3 hours having a personal tour of a museum, or riding 6 hours straight, or stopping every 45 minutes because I drank that extra mug of coffee. To be totally free, one must travel alone.
@@johnmortison5763, I don't know where you picked up that saying, but I like it. Just googled it. From the movie Vertigo. Of course Jimmy Stewart responds with "I don't think that is true" Obviously two or more can wander as long as there is only one leader and the rest are followers.
I really enjoy the fact that we just ride along with you on your adventure. Your thoughts are always so interesting and illustrate the surroundings. Thanks for sharing and ride safe Noraly!
For all the times NORALY goes on random off-beaten paths, I marvel at her ability to trace her way back. The biker guy was so cool, his love for adventure is reflected in the fact that he drives a 1988 Honda Africa Twin. NORALY is going to cherish this experience forever.
There is a marathon we do in that area. "Rhino run and ride". Epic scenery especially the other side of the river close to the Brandberg White lady lodge.. My profile picture is from that event.. Thanks for the cool videos Noraly!!
Awesome video! Paintings were unbelievable. Amazing how something can last sooo long in right conditions and that the artists knew exactly where would be the perfect place. The African Twin May have been a little bit too cumbersome for you eh. But, it’s so fun to ride different bikes! Thanks for the ride along!🏍🇺🇸
I stumbled onto the Common sense show and listend to Hodges talking about ITCHIBOOTS. I fully agree, dear Noralie, you are indeed a WORLD AMBASSADOR. As a South African grandfather I love your escapades even though I am fearful for you at times, such as being totally alone in the vast expanse of the Namib. Be careful, my lady. God bless you.
How fun! Surely will watch later. I'm off on day two of a twenty two day tour of the Western U.S. National Parks with my family. I am riding my 21 CB500x. Death Valley today. Hot hot hot 🥵. Ride safe!
Oh my gosh!!! I know I am so far behind, but anyway… I thought your riding pal was Anders Duplessey from the BBC show ‘Wild at Heart’. It is so good to meet wonderful people when you travel. Wishing you many blessings and safe travels.
What a nice chap. “We came to camp, in the evening we Bri in the morning we go to work. “ You are a great philosopher and fans of itchy boots salute you.
The White Lady and other rock paintings were a lot more vivid in years gone by, but people threw water on them to make them stand out better for photography. Thoughtless vandalism of the highest order! Good to see that they now have someone to guard the rock art.
The paintings are amazing. The thought that was put into finding materials to create the paints and colors long ago exemplifies human curiosity. I'll bet your ride on the Africa Twin was thought provoking. The bigger bikes do have more power and improved suspensions but they are also cumbersome and heavy in awkward situations. Sometimes less is more. A 250cc or 300cc machine will conquer many challenges.
Itchy, how do you manage to always keep your kit, bike and your personality so fresh, you look like you've just gone out for some milk 🥛 rather than a epic journey through deserts mostly off road. 🤔😎 Brilliant chanel 👍👍👍
Thank you Basil for taking care of our Norally and showing us much more of beautiful Namibia. I hope business business increases as much as you want/can handle.
I like the way when you really done know what track/road to go into and then your instinct kick in and then when you take that particular road that road turns into awesome scenery.
Those rock paintings were amazing--such detail for so many thousands of years ago. And that female lion on the boulder (that Basil "discovered")--fantastic.
What a cool episode! Your confidence to find the right road and tracks is admirable. Someone else would be freaking out with that lost feeling. And that pipe takes the biscuit! What a guy! Craggy like the dirt. I mentioned in another episode that you should ride an Africa Twin - a newer one though!
It’s as hot as hell in the UK at the moment and travelling on my bmw rt is murder with all the heat. I just don’t know how you do this day after day. Much respect. I loved the paintings. History is my thing and to imagine someone some 2000-6000 years ago carefully painting the rocks is just something else. I put my minds eye there and I almost project myself there, what a different world it was then. Keep up the great logs. They are very much appreciated. It’s a little ray of sunshine in an all to dark world. Thank you Noraly.
Hysterical. I saw this pop up and got straight on the video. I was the 2nd person to start watching it. Result for me, could do better ;) Within about 30 seconds hundreds of people had started watching it. With good reason this id a really well followed channel!!!
I started watching when about 1500 people had watched/were watching it. After 22 and half minutes, the count is over 9500. 802K subscribers now. Looks like the million isn't too far away :)
Them Africa twins are a fortune in the UK, they are becoming a classic bike, excellent video, great to see you riding a larger engine bike to compere, sometimes more power is required it helps dig out of sand better, and on rough terrain over the bumps the ride is smoother. Stay safe and happy riding 😊👍
My husband and I are planning our first MC trip together - we are starting out only from south Danmark to middle of Sweden - peanuts to you , but an adventure for us ! Best wishes from Denmark 🇩🇰
Noraly, it is amazing to me that when you get off the main track you have this knack for finding your way back. No problem!!! I really enjoyed this video adventure and getting to see the very old rock paintings. Very nice of the gentleman to switch bikes for a fun ride!!
Oh my Noraly! riding the legendary Africa Twin 750. Always a special day. Even more special for you, doing that in Namibia + a piping guide ;-)) I love how your off-track journey through Namibia excites you (and us), it surely is a very special place & people. Enjoy.
Cool a local adventure bike rider showed you around to some interesting sites, places and things you would not have seen otherwise. A good replacement bike for Savannah would be one of the new CRF 300 Ralleys. Still lightweight where it is easier to handle in the sand, rocks and washouts and to pick up if dropped when you are alone but with a bit more power and a little larger fuel tank..
Wow! The Namibian definition of 'track' really needs a good dose of courage and imagination!! Africa Twin! My dream bike. I would be willing to trade in my Tracer 700 and fabulous Dominator for a good one. One day..... Happy Trails Noraly!
Love your blog,down here in n,z, we dont experience such harsh conditions as you take us through, but are in constant amazement as to where does the water come from,or is it all in plastic bottles. We love the geological knowledge you supply us with,keep it coming,,keep safe.
You have really entertained us once again with a very informative episode Noraly, Thank you very much for the exposure to the area you are exploring. Basil is an awesome person......totally fantastic 🤩
I have an Africa Twin. Heavy bike in the sand of Fl. Stick with your CRF 250, or look into the new CRF 300 :-) much easier to pick up when you drop it ;-)
@@markmark2080 thanks, will check out. I think she thinks the faster she goes in that sand, the more the wipeout is gonna hurt, and she's right, lol. She has the biggest gonads of anyone I ever knew doing this all by herself. She probably has a Satellite phone and a map of hospitals with choppers. I hope anyways.
Ich bin Motorrad und Gespannfahren, verfolge Deine Serie mit großen Interesse und bewundere Deinen Mut so lange und vor allen alleine unterwegs zu sein!
That guy reminds me of a TV character (Dupree) in Out of Africa which used to run on Sunday nights here in the UK. Nice to see more rock paintings, proving there were artists even in monolithic times. Cheers Noraly for sharing.
Greetings from oregon usa sis you are a true motorcyclist adventuer always take the back boonie road yes i live for the back roads i want to ride namibia what an amazing diverse country im very thankful you are there to show the world this country that no other vides have ever shown be safe
Your friend rides to make time, you ride to take in what is around you. Nice relaxing day through interesting country side. Glad you had a relaxing day.
I once read a cartoon in a very old copy of The Times. The caption was, 'When is it time to stop motorcycling? The answer which still applies today was, 'When you beard catches in the back wheel'.
The Old XRV650 Honda is the grandmother of all Adventure Bikes. I am ridding a 2000 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin around Australia been on the road for 6 months and 24,000K's I've gotten from Melbourne to Tasmania back to Victoria, NSW now in Cooktown far north Queensland. so much more to see. My year off has turned into 2 years!!!
It amazes me how many girls on RUclips are trying to copy you: bike, hair, clothes, etc - I think you should be flattered! Most have no valuable information included, so your #1
Vincent, it is dry. Very dry in the Karoo too. About 7 yrs last it rained. The old Government made plans and canals was build to get water to the towns...(or so I was told and the house prise went UP). In Natal/ Kwazulu-Natal it rain nearly the hole year, but just look what happend there last week. ABC News said that over/ about 200 malls was burned down... (Where R my old Irish bus- driver of Jan. 2000? He was strong supporter of the ANC in Ire.)
The day I ran out of options, I actually started to live.. Life became really simple for me. Raising the family, supporting my friends, looking after the nature, all became so easy. This helped me to ' Make time '...Now I have plenty of time for everything.😁 Your videos is what I like and what I connect to, personally I don't know you, so will never comment on your life or your living. Just follow your soul, one day you'll find what you're looking for. Live Long n Prosper 🙏
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Your host/guide brought you to an isolated outcropping of rocks to show you a rare and well preserved rock painting. Perhaps in the past 5000 years only a handful of explorers would have found or noted it's existence. What an opportunity and pleasure to allow us to look at this precariously standing rock painting.
I wonder how Basil found that painting. I could ride by that rock a dozen times without ever noticing it.
It was really beautiful. I wish I could have had a closer look at it. What a treat!
You found motorcyclist Gandalf! Achievement unlocked!
You shall not pass!!
hahha lol on point :)
Gandalf in a video with a storm Trooper
You nailed it 🤓🤟🏼
I was going to mention something like that myself
Seeing the painting on the boulder at 18:50...just wow! I doubt that rock has moved in a few thousand years and I could just picture the artist sitting there working at it. And you shared it...and that artist is still with us because of you and Basil sharing it. Thank you.
Basil is quite a guy, as tough and rugged as the land he lives on, what a class act!
Taai Boere
i was thinking it was him that did that lion 2000 years ago
He really is a real biker, still carrying a 35 year old bike and still running smoothly
Great episode & nice to see a legendary old Africa Twin still doing it's thing. Basil seems like a legend too ..
Nambian directions (like any country): turn left on the dirt road after the fence, when you cross the sand wash stay right, at the third Boab tree turn left .. .. .. if you see the Quiver Tree you've gone too far.
Exactly! "can't miss it.."
Yep!! And keep going 'straight straight, straight' till you come to the second cactus growing by a rock, then turn left from there.
Question: How far would that be?
Answer: (with a hand gesture) Oh! not too far..
🤣🤣🤣 until the day you arrive in a tiny village, in the middle of nowhere, where not a soul speaks English. You ask for directions to the next town. Everyone frowns. Chitter chatter erupts. Suddenly, half the village points in one direction, the other half point in the opposite direction. 🤔 More chatter chatter. More frowns. One bright spark on a bicycle starts riding, indicating enthusiastically to follow him. You do. And, so does all the villagers, laughing loudly running alongside the land rover. Oopsie, you end up ploughing through their freshly planted fields, bouncing over rocks and stones ... suddenly a road appears several meters away ... who was right, who was wrong? They were all right, some pointed to the road around the back of the village that lead to this road, while the others pointed directly to the road on the other side of the fields ... true story! Much laughter was had by all.
Africa is full of "roads" leading nowhere, but somewhere in the back of beyond ... and, with the right attitude there's always great big smiles and much laughter to be had by all ... just keep driving, a colourful journey eventually leads to your destination 🌀🌈😎
@@bridgetedwardslivelifefully So very well narrated... same is true where I come from. Cheers!!
Except in Africa you can say, "if you get to the pyramids you've gone to far." : )
What a Dude you swapped bikes with. The pipe just belongs to him! I would love to hear the stories he can tell...
You just know that if you sat by a fire with a brew, this guy would amaze and entertain you all evening.
Yes, Basil has the best stories!! 😋😅
@@ItchyBoots I expect he is equally fascinated by your travels.
I was there in 2019, fantastic place, awesome area to ride a bike in and I can listen to Basil all day long.
@@ItchyBoots Can you interview Basil?
Naraly, I am so happy that you went to Ocean Conservation Namibia and made us aware of the work they are doing. I have subscribed to that channel and find it absolutely amazing. I knew there was a lot of problems with hurting the fur seals. Thoroughly enjoy everything you do. Thank you
“Very dry for the last five years” and we complain about five days with no rain. Thanks for another great video. Your riding buddy is priceless.
I liked Basil's comment about how the ancient rock paintings have outlasted most other human efforts.
Glad to see you having such fun!
Yeah amazing technological achievements - meanwhile north of the Sahara they had already done advanced mathematics, writing and building pyramids thousands of years previously - and they're still standing.
@@LondonSteveLee Art as technology and ignoring the word, 'most'? Now that's a techie achievement.
@@LondonSteveLee wonder how come Africa never developed like Europe did?
@@roadwarrior8560 Europe, Middle East, Asia - it just so happens wherever great technological civilizations have ever existed - so did Neanderthals. Just a coincidence of course...
@@roadwarrior8560 Afrika has different climate, culture, mindset, but EU really copied everything from Afrika right, even Picasso had to admit he plagiarised African art, took him long time to admit his theft..
My uncle lived there in Uis. He moved back to Windhoek now to be closed to his daughter. He was a tour guide in Namibia for a number of years after his retirement as he grew up there. He knows the country quite well because my grandfather was a prospector after WW2 and the boys spent a lot of time with him in different parts prospecting for minerals or other valuables.
I started watching since the day you entered Namibia🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦 until today and I can't miss any episodes, it feels weird when I do. I visited so many places in your videos. 😂😂😂
Thank you so much.
Me too 🇳🇦🇳🇦😂😂🤗❤️💃
Me too
So you made it about yourself? Well I'm in SA and enjoyed her South America and India rides. It doesn't matter where she is
Me too
Damn its over so quickly. Could watch this all day.
LOL me too
Hey glad you met Oom Basil, he's a good friend of ours! Almost bought that 650 Africa Twin from him!
"Good Morning Internet," that introduction to the day always sounds full of bubbly excitement and always lives up to the expectations without fail,in fact it all ways surpasses whatever we are expecting.Thank you so very much Noraly.
Very good to see you stayed at the Brandberg guest house. Basil is quite a character and I stayed there with a friend who lives in Namibia, 11 years ago. An oasis which serves good South African red wine, recommended by Basil!
It’s like you said on your live chat Noraly so many nice people in the world, the lady who showed you the white lady paintings and the guy you swapped bikes with ! Nice human beings 👍
I'm digging Basil's African Twin as well as his Peterson pipe! Old school class.
15:02 the most interesting part when two adventurers meet and enjoyed a sticker ceremony and enjoying the nature, certainly will bring a lot of memories. All the best 👍👍👍❤️ and keep going 👍
Many people love Itchy Boots, but may not know how important her geology background is. I love it when she talks about mining and rock formations.
Geology has shaped history, politics, and human culture. Geology is what goes through my mind mostly when I'm cross country touring.
“I’m doing a very slow Dakar without a road book,” could be a lifelong slogan! The rock paintings are amazing, and the old Africa Twin is way cool. And, as for the desert elephants, it is mind boggling how they manage to survive in that environment.
Yah..felt sorry ...hope next season will be Raining 🌧...wish the Goods for them 🤲🏻🧡
Unbelievable explorations. Thousand years paintings. Plants. It’s like walking into history itchy boots. It blows your mind. How can you take it all in. Amazing.
"See? This is the main road. Look how boring!" Love your attitude, Noraly. Thank you for another awesome adventure ride:)
Basil is such a fantastic character! I would have loved to see more of him. I rode my friend's Africa Twin of similar vintage for two weeks whilst my own motorbike was being fixed. This was in Zimbabwe. Dankejewel - Ik ben ook Nederlands.
Love those Africa Twins, along with the Transalp 600s they've aged so fantastically well. I don't know how they are elsewhere in the world but they're starting to get really expensive over here in the UK as the numbers dwindle and the retro lines age in nicely. Great guy you were riding with too, very knowledgeable about his local area. I bet he'd be good for some campfire storytelling.
Yup. I had to cross almost all of Bulgaria until I found a really good Transalp (tested 12) after watching Freddie's video on them. I did end up buying a 650 instead of a late 80s 600 though. I really love it. It's still a full-size bike that's also good for touring but not anywhere near as heavy or tall as the big boys.
What a lovely mountain Brandberg is in its setting. Wow - thank you so much for taking us to the rock paintings! The sight of them, with the fascinating explanation, as well as the animal traces and language clicks were so special to see and hear!
Dear Noraly, I hope you will read this. People asked you if they can join you on your travels. But in the live-chat you said "no". I just want to say that I totally get that. I totally agree with you. I totally understand ! It would ruin the magic immediately if you had to drag someone with you, discussing destinations, explaining your decissions, arguing about navigation mistakes, holding you back or pushing you around. They might as well put you in jail, right ?
I watch your video's and in my mind I ride with you. Thanks for the adventure. You're living the life we dream of. You are an inspiration and you do your thing perfectly.
And stop whining about the haters already ! You have 800K lovers ! What do you want more ? :P
Only one person can wander. Two are always going somewhere. Noraly just likes to wander. More power to her.
She doesn’t need anymore Argentina situations
Alone is how I mostly roll. I enjoy riding with others when I am just along for the ride and am not participating in decisions. I would never impose my will on someone who has organized the adventure. When I am alone, I am free to spend 3 hours having a personal tour of a museum, or riding 6 hours straight, or stopping every 45 minutes because I drank that extra mug of coffee. To be totally free, one must travel alone.
@@johnmortison5763, I don't know where you picked up that saying, but I like it. Just googled it. From the movie Vertigo. Of course Jimmy Stewart responds with "I don't think that is true" Obviously two or more can wander as long as there is only one leader and the rest are followers.
Definitely NO, nothing worse than dragging with a co rider! Stay solo girl.
Who in the heck gives these a thumbs down!! this one of the most wholesome, informative, entertaining, no BS, channels on youtube.
"I don't think a lot of people come here." Now there's an understatement!!
Riding an African 🇳🇦 Twin in Africa! How cool is that! A real testament to Honda quality that a 30+ year old bike looks and runs so well..
Good day to you from Atlanta, GA. Watched all of your videos, took me 3 weeks. Nice job on production.
I really enjoy the fact that we just ride along with you on your adventure. Your thoughts are always so interesting and illustrate the surroundings. Thanks for sharing and ride safe Noraly!
For all the times NORALY goes on random off-beaten paths, I marvel at her ability to trace her way back.
The biker guy was so cool, his love for adventure is reflected in the fact that he drives a 1988 Honda Africa Twin.
NORALY is going to cherish this experience forever.
There is a marathon we do in that area. "Rhino run and ride". Epic scenery especially the other side of the river close to the Brandberg White lady lodge.. My profile picture is from that event.. Thanks for the cool videos Noraly!!
Monika❤️
Awesome video! Paintings were unbelievable. Amazing how something can last sooo long in right conditions and that the artists knew exactly where would be the perfect place. The African Twin May have been a little bit too cumbersome for you eh. But, it’s so fun to ride different bikes! Thanks for the ride along!🏍🇺🇸
I stumbled onto the Common sense show and listend to Hodges talking about ITCHIBOOTS. I fully agree, dear Noralie, you are indeed a WORLD AMBASSADOR. As a South African grandfather I love your escapades even though I am fearful for you at times, such as being totally alone in the vast expanse of the Namib. Be careful, my lady. God bless you.
How fun! Surely will watch later. I'm off on day two of a twenty two day tour of the Western U.S. National Parks with my family. I am riding my 21 CB500x. Death Valley today. Hot hot hot 🥵. Ride safe!
Oh my gosh!!! I know I am so far behind, but anyway… I thought your riding pal was Anders Duplessey from the BBC show ‘Wild at Heart’. It is so good to meet wonderful people when you travel. Wishing you many blessings and safe travels.
Good what i like 😊 the most is when you laugh and say : i'm having so much fun even though ur having so much trouble on these tracks.
What a nice chap.
“We came to camp, in the evening we Bri in the morning we go to work. “
You are a great philosopher and fans of itchy boots salute you.
The White Lady and other rock paintings were a lot more vivid in years gone by, but people threw water on them to make them stand out
better for photography. Thoughtless vandalism of the highest order! Good to see that they now have someone to guard the rock art.
The paintings are amazing. The thought that was put into finding materials to create the paints and colors long ago exemplifies human curiosity.
I'll bet your ride on the Africa Twin was thought provoking. The bigger bikes do have more power and improved suspensions but they are also cumbersome and heavy in awkward situations. Sometimes less is more. A 250cc or 300cc machine will conquer many challenges.
Itchy, how do you manage to always keep your kit, bike and your personality so fresh, you look like you've just gone out for some milk 🥛 rather than a epic journey through deserts mostly off road. 🤔😎 Brilliant chanel 👍👍👍
Thank you Basil for taking care of our Norally and showing us much more of beautiful Namibia.
I hope business business increases as much as you want/can handle.
Cool bearded dude, smoking his pipe, almost as ancient as those drawings.
Captain Birdseye here in the UK, looks younger than me plus he is still riding and I sold my bikes 😩
@Muni Ramohan definitly
@Muni Ramohan YES! ahahah
I know him he is a good friend
no-ones asking what's in the pipe... ha ha !
I like the way when you really done know what track/road to go into and then your instinct kick in and then when you take that particular road that road turns into awesome scenery.
Good morning Internet. It's Wednesday and time for another fantastic Itchy Boots video. Let's go!
Those rock paintings were amazing--such detail for so many thousands of years ago. And that female lion on the boulder (that Basil "discovered")--fantastic.
Your getting Africa Twin for next series. It would not be surprise to see you in Dakkar. God bless you.👍👍👍👌👌👌😊😊😊
What a cool episode! Your confidence to find the right road and tracks is admirable. Someone else would be freaking out with that lost feeling. And that pipe takes the biscuit! What a guy! Craggy like the dirt.
I mentioned in another episode that you should ride an Africa Twin - a newer one though!
Itchy Boots our true Overlander 😁🏍 Looks like a fun place to get "lost". Happy Trails!
It’s as hot as hell in the UK at the moment and travelling on my bmw rt is murder with all the heat. I just don’t know how you do this day after day. Much respect. I loved the paintings. History is my thing and to imagine someone some 2000-6000 years ago carefully painting the rocks is just something else. I put my minds eye there and I almost project myself there, what a different world it was then. Keep up the great logs. They are very much appreciated. It’s a little ray of sunshine in an all to dark world. Thank you Noraly.
Hysterical. I saw this pop up and got straight on the video. I was the 2nd person to start watching it. Result for me, could do better ;)
Within about 30 seconds hundreds of people had started watching it. With good reason this id a really well followed channel!!!
I started watching when about 1500 people had watched/were watching it. After 22 and half minutes, the count is over 9500. 802K subscribers now. Looks like the million isn't too far away :)
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Them Africa twins are a fortune in the UK, they are becoming a classic bike, excellent video, great to see you riding a larger engine bike to compere, sometimes more power is required it helps dig out of sand better, and on rough terrain over the bumps the ride is smoother. Stay safe and happy riding 😊👍
That Basil looks to be a character! The kind of guy that has stories and the kind of guy stories will be told of!
I love her Africa series!
My husband and I are planning our first MC trip together - we are starting out only from south Danmark to middle of Sweden - peanuts to you , but an adventure for us ! Best wishes from Denmark 🇩🇰
What does mc mean?
@@mouseclicksforu9724 MotorCycle.
Noraly, it is amazing to me that when you get off the main track you have this knack for finding your way back. No problem!!! I really enjoyed this video adventure and getting to see the very old rock paintings. Very nice of the gentleman to switch bikes for a fun ride!!
See that mountain cant get lost.
If it keeps you happy, then you're on the right machine, right path and enjoying life...Live Long n Prosper 🖖
One of the original Africa Twins, the 650. I had one of the first 750 ones, the RD04. Totally reliable.
Bazil Calitz is a LEGEND in Damaraland...
My Dad's cousin. And a good, solid bloke all round!
He is definately a wonderfull person with a beautiful soul.
Oh my Noraly! riding the legendary Africa Twin 750. Always a special day. Even more special for you, doing that in Namibia + a piping guide ;-)) I love how your off-track journey through Namibia excites you (and us), it surely is a very special place & people. Enjoy.
Nice one nearly bought an Africa Twin 25 years ago wish i had and kept it great bikes, hope you enjoyed your ride on one!
Lovely down to earth people. What a experiance to see those paintings and beautiful Namibia.
The funny thing is we try and find places, she tries and finds tracks 🥺… beautiful
Itchy B's.........such a relaxing day, and a great ride on the Africa Twin.........
A lifetime of adventure in one video. Just awesome
I love your adventures they are more interesting than most it's like your giving tourist a guide around the world
That Africa twin owner, with the beard and the pipe, looks like a sea captain from a story book. yet he's in a desert! the stories he could tell
Love your calm searching for the right track in an impossible mess of tracks
Cool a local adventure bike rider showed you around to some interesting sites, places and things you would not have seen otherwise. A good replacement bike for Savannah would be one of the new CRF 300 Ralleys.
Still lightweight where it is easier to handle in the sand, rocks and washouts and to pick up if dropped when you are alone but with a bit more power and a little larger fuel tank..
And it’s 1/3 the price
WOW, the white mountain quarry was beautiful! The host road his bike very confidently! He seemed very proud to share the area with you.
Wow! The Namibian definition of 'track' really needs a good dose of courage and imagination!! Africa Twin! My dream bike. I would be willing to trade in my Tracer 700 and fabulous Dominator for a good one. One day..... Happy Trails Noraly!
Not the Dominator. You'll only regret it.
@@goober650NX My thoughts exactly!! A lot of love went into bringing her back to life. It would be like selling a kidney!
@@simonthomas5367 The kidney would be cheaper to sell than the Dommie‼
Plus, you've got two of them and you only need one.🤔
@@goober650NX 🤔 Maybe I could sell a kidney plus the Tracer.... 😏
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I did and i regretted it.
Love your blog,down here in n,z, we dont experience such harsh conditions as you take us through, but are in constant amazement as to where does the water come from,or is it all in plastic bottles.
We love the geological knowledge you supply us with,keep it coming,,keep safe.
This guy is like an old sea captain with his beard and pipe, captain of a desert sled more like it. Awesome vid as usual.
POPEYE!
You have really entertained us once again with a very informative episode Noraly, Thank you very much for the exposure to the area you are exploring. Basil is an awesome person......totally fantastic 🤩
I have an Africa Twin. Heavy bike in the sand of Fl. Stick with your CRF 250, or look into the new CRF 300 :-) much easier to pick up when you drop it ;-)
@@markmark2080 thanks, will check out. I think she thinks the faster she goes in that sand, the more the wipeout is gonna hurt, and she's right, lol. She has the biggest gonads of anyone I ever knew doing this all by herself. She probably has a Satellite phone and a map of hospitals with choppers. I hope anyways.
Fully agree! Have a BMW R1200Gs, which would be too heavy for some of the places.
"Somehow I managed" Your positive attitude makes things happen, like magic.
Enjoy your adventures, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Ich bin Motorrad und Gespannfahren, verfolge Deine Serie mit großen Interesse und bewundere Deinen Mut so lange und vor allen alleine unterwegs zu sein!
Another great video. The ride with Basil was also a great idea. So much to learn from the locals.
Owner of an accommodation and the first name Basil immediately reminds me of John Cleese‘s Fawlty Towers. 🤣
Lukely he is far more relaxed 😋
@@iwk315 😁😁😁
….Fawlty Towels ;) a classic series👍🏼
This Basil doesn't attack his bike, though.
@@vitameat I guess, it’s a little bit difficult to find a decent branch in Namibia in a very short time. the country itself is de-escalating. 😏
That guy reminds me of a TV character (Dupree) in Out of Africa which used to run on Sunday nights here in the UK.
Nice to see more rock paintings, proving there were artists even in monolithic times. Cheers Noraly for sharing.
Amazed by your ability to "sniff out" the track.
Greetings from oregon usa sis you are a true motorcyclist adventuer always take the back boonie road yes i live for the back roads i want to ride namibia what an amazing diverse country im very thankful you are there to show the world this country that no other vides have ever shown be safe
Old school Africa twins are awesome 👌
They just look so super cool!! 😎
new ones are great bikes too. Honda just seem to it right, despite what the specs tell you, Honda are the best.
New ones are Fuel Injected, much more Power even at High Altitudes...
Felt so bad cuz of the last 5 years without Rain 🌧...
Felt sorry for the people, animals. & Nature...
Thank Noraly for Sharing 👌🏻
The best bike ever made by Honda XRV 750 a real classic now 👍
Your friend rides to make time, you ride to take in what is around you. Nice relaxing day through interesting country side. Glad you had a relaxing day.
I once read a cartoon in a very old copy of The Times. The caption was, 'When is it time to stop motorcycling? The answer which still applies today was, 'When you beard catches in the back wheel'.
I am a fan esp. with a motorcycle riding person like itchy boots…..all the way from the philippines…..
Nice to see IB connecting with some other riders! Alone can be difficult sometimes.
The Old XRV650 Honda is the grandmother of all Adventure Bikes. I am ridding a 2000 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin around Australia been on the road for 6 months and 24,000K's I've gotten from Melbourne to Tasmania back to Victoria, NSW now in Cooktown far north Queensland. so much more to see. My year off has turned into 2 years!!!
It amazes me how many girls on RUclips are trying to copy you: bike, hair, clothes, etc - I think you should be flattered! Most have no valuable information included, so your #1
Thanks for sharing. What an opportunity! Enjoy the journey and be safe! 😊👍🇳🇴
Cant imagine 5 years and no rain here in Ireland it rains 5 times a day except at the moment we have a dry spell for 2 weeks.
Vincent, it is dry. Very dry in the Karoo too. About 7 yrs last it rained. The old Government made plans and canals was build to get water to the towns...(or so I was told and the house prise went UP). In Natal/ Kwazulu-Natal it rain nearly the hole year, but just look what happend there last week. ABC News said that over/ about 200 malls was burned down... (Where R my old Irish bus- driver of Jan. 2000? He was strong supporter of the ANC in Ire.)
Sounds very depressing indeed !
The day I ran out of options, I actually started to live.. Life became really simple for me. Raising the family, supporting my friends, looking after the nature, all became so easy. This helped me to ' Make time '...Now I have plenty of time for everything.😁
Your videos is what I like and what I connect to, personally I don't know you, so will never comment on your life or your living. Just follow your soul, one day you'll find what you're looking for. Live Long n Prosper 🙏
Every Africa Twin model is super Noraly 💪 Especially in Africa and in all deserts in Europe too :-) If you love changes - only Africa Twin ❤
Very interesting and fun day! Basil seems to be a friendly adventurer! Love that old AT!
"This is the dung of a leopard... so let's keep going." 😂😂😂
local exploring can be so much fun. paintings were way cool