Naude's Nek Pass - worse than Sani Pass?? [S5 - Eps. 15]
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- In this episode, I'm scaling another South African mountain pass with my Honda CRF250L called Savannah! It's called Naude's Nek Pass and wow, this was some incredible scenery - did you know that South Africa was so mountainous and green??
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People of South Africa.....Your country is absolutely stunning. Your people are so warm and friendly. Everyone is happy. The hospitality is just awesome. So glad I’m watching these videos. Excellent work making them. Thank you.
Thank you from a South African. Your compliments are appreciated and very true.
South Africans are going through political issues but yes they are warm at heart.
Just think: what she is doing, does not even consist of 1% of South Africa. There are millions of places just as awesome and some even better.
Dankie man
Thank you from South Africa
For some reason experienced travellers often says South Africa and New Zealand are among the prettiest countries in the world. By watching Noraly's videos I have to agreed. Awesome series so far...
What they think about India??
agree
A few months ago I though the Netherlands should hire Noraly as their nation's "traveling ambassador of good will". Now I'm thinking South Africa should get their bid in for her services. She IS simply the best thing on UA-cam (correction, make it the best thing on the Internet as a whole!)
Agree wholeheartedly. This has opened my eyes to SA in a way that all of their official travel material could not.
Unbelievable and very attractive Noraley
Maybe the best thing in the world. Who does more to change the way people see the world for the better than Itchy Boots? Maybe Itchy Boots is the best of Noraly and the best of the people and places she goes but, her channel has given me a much more positive view of the world and humanity. It seems sad that we teach children about wars, conflicts and the ways other people are different than us. Itchy Boots shows us that people are people and they are good. Gandhi said, "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is really fear." Fear is the gateway to change, but we have to have the courage to face it. If we'd stop threatening each other to feel safe, we would be safer.
Yes, yes and well.........yes! My spirit human for sure!!!!
You are one hundred percent right! She is a superb human being.
It's interesting how we were all worried for her when she first arrived in South Africa, but she as always fearlessly flies around making friends. The majority of people are kind and helpful. Fear begins in the mind you can harness it or let it overtake you.
South africa is safe. Just stay away from townships and city. South africa has has dangerous areas so we just avoid it.
@@johanswart8116 Township's are safe, friendliest people in the world...
@@francoiswilliamsi work in townships daily for the city. Keep telling yourself that and see how far you get. Lol. I don't even want to tell what have happen to me in past 8 years and what i have witness with my own eyes. I am very positive. Just giving advise that could save a life or belongings. Like this channel a lot and don't want to be the sour guy. So use it don't use it. Enjoy.
@@johanswart8116 townships are much safer than the cities😂
@@roblucci2366 yes no looting. Lol
Noraly, I grew up in Southern Africa, and found the vast emptiness of the mountain scenery magical and uplifting. One felt so in harmony with the natural beauty. Perhaps you feel it too. From your comments on seeing no one as you ride I think you do. You have a very special gift for communication and that together with your professional filming makes itchy boots the deserved star of You Tube. Bravo!
That deep green valley shot, it was truly magical. It’s what we call Gods country here in the southern USA
Philip, where u live now? Myself am a transplant born in J'burg 1954 and now am north of Houston.
What can I say? Fantastic trip, and exciting too
3:01 - Anna the dog looking out over the view. Priceless!
Hi Noraly, it`s an important matter for me, to say
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FORMER BIG DECISION,TO RIDE ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA and to take us with you !!!
By doing your "job", SA got the best tourist embassador and advertising manager for their country, and all for free.
Anna the dog is having the best time of her life looking out at the view while Noraly narrates about the paintings on the rock face.
Thank you Noraly for making adventure possible for all us still on lockdown. ☘️
You just continue to impress don't you?
You know, a single female touring the US or Europe alone would be impressive and unusual enough, but the places you go are amazing. And you editing is outstanding!
Thank you!
When Savannah was waiting in the motorcycle shop for her new owner, she was certainly hoping for a nice companion like Noraly to pick her up and take her on the nicest adventures! I think she hit the jackpot, a dream (team) come true!
Yes, and altough she step down in terms of cilinder size, from 500 to 250 cm3, this bike is much lighter an agile, so, much better for Noraly. I'm sure she doesn't notice to have less power on the highway...
Yes, Savanah is having a great adventurous time, and being cared for by an owner that is meticulous with regards to maintenance. Live long and prosper.
Love how the dog just sits on the rock with the best view of them all and just seems to enjoy the view...
I am acquainted with SA from my childhood as it is a cricket playing nation. But I had no idea that SA is so beautiful. Thaank you Noraly, for introducing beauty of nature at its best. Today's journey is awsome.
With love, from Bangladesh.
You make me smile on every ride Noraly, thank you for sharing your adventures:). At 71 with some digestive issues that limit me a bit (part of what would disallow me doing what you do) but not enough to keep me from having a great family, do remodeling work I enjoy, ride my street motorcycle occasionally, still downhill ski and am trying to get back into photography while staying fit by exercising. I really envy you and in a "different life" would love to do what you are doing. I just want to say a special thank you for taking me along on your journey, showing me the world, educating me, showing me other cultures. your personality and enjoyment doing what you do is the "icing on the cake". I think I can say not just for me but for all who have been fortunate enough to find our dear Itchy Boots, we share your joy, thank you!
Cant say I ever get to visit those places in my life. Noraly takes me to the nook and corner of the world.. Thanks you..
true bro
@@sarathsarepaka4581 Thanks bro
yes thank you ,that is why the world has Noralies in it, great individuals that show us all living things its estate and sadly what our inabilities to manage ourselves might one day destroy if not carefull and do not learn or refuse to ,this planet is a true multicoulored marble drifting in a dark and hostile universe that is our only home.
Respect to you ... you are a true rider ... very rarely you find such true rider ... never seen you complain about your machines. No matter whoever you ride . It’s the ride that you enjoy . ✊✊
i love how Anna was enjoying the view 3:00
I'm thinking Anna lives the ... BEST LIFE.
Agree! It touched my heart to see her just chilling and taking it all in. I also felt protective of her on that rock ledge and laughed at myself for worrying about her. 🤣😉
So many travelers head straight to South Africa's coast via a main road and miss out on the unbelievably stunning interior. So glad you have not done this. Thanks once again for another brilliant video.
Wow.. season 5 is so awesome.. ❤️❤️
Lovely shot of Anna looking over the landscape. Also there needs to be an award from UA-cam for your videography...those drone inserts are just wonderful.
So glad this lady came to my country...South Africa...to show the world what it looks like..She is so friendly...what an Ambassedor for the Netherlands....het parents should be very proud of her. Now let me continue to the next video. I am seeing quite a few things that I have known about South Africa but not seen before.
The BOOTS IS ROUGHING IT AGAIN! Beautiful country , and great music!👍🆒😎
❤️🇨🇦, Wow I never realized how beautiful South Africa was, also did not know they got cold temps in some parts. Your the best thing on the Internet Noraly , thanks for doing what you do.
I doubt that you would think it is cold
@@Schaapkraal LoL, I guess it is all relative.
Funny "it gets up to minus 10" 😂 (very relative,), the song "blue skies 🎶" kept on in my head. 💪
@Tom Young thanks for the compliment regarding South Africa.Its been a dream of mine to tour Canada.The open wilderness you have is amazing,not to mention the Northern lights.Greetings from Johannesburg south africa 🇿🇦
@@larrysouthafrica1474 I hope you make it here someday buddy, if you do, remember Canada is huge, to properly see the whole country you would need at least 6 weeks , more if your able.
So far (and I have watched a number of your lovely videos) every place you have visited, I have done so too. I lived in South Africa for nearly 40 years, and travelled extensively - favouring these remote and hidden gems. We did our trips on bikes, cars and 4x4's - the vehicle choice determined by the terrain to be traversed for any given trip. Watching you ride these paths brings back many memories, and in a lot of cases I recognise the very place you are in.
What is particularly pleasing about your presentations on South Africa is that you show not only the beauty of the country, but its people too. Many people have a distorted view of South Africa - but your travels show its true character - friendly and peaceful people.
Living in New York City, and always getting caught in the hustle and bustle of daily life here, well until a year ago- anyway it is absolutely majestic to watch your videos. It keeps me humble to see the magnificence of the earth thru your eyes- thank you!
Try the Adirondacks !
The boy and I culled a dozen kangaroos (roos) last night. Bagged a coupla other nasties too, feral cats etc. Tomorrow the wife and I fly our plane out of Merimbula as the weather is great. Blackie is coming over later to get the boat ready for tuna fishing on Friday. Before breakfast just now I’ll feed the cattle and open the gates to let the new bull through to do his work (he likes his job!). NYC seems a little dull. Australia.
@@glennllewellyn7369 leave them city dwellers alone it’s where they grew up and all they know ,keep it country ya muck savage
@@MrDonkeyoti Picking up a new dirt bike as we speak!
Heh heh heh...
@@glennllewellyn7369 NYC dull? Bro you have no clue what you're talking about. 😂
Noraly....from one retired geologist to another...thank you for what you do. You are beyond a shadow of a doubt the BALLSIEST woman I have seen on the internet. The travels that you have done solo on your bikes would be difficult for the vast majority of men in the world to attempt! Enjoyed my own memories of South Africa and South America from your videos. If you like great grilled seafood I highly recommend Die Walskipper restaurant just south of Jeffries Bay on the coast. The ambience is great when you sit at their picnic tables on the sand next to the beach. With your geology background, another must visit is Namibia. The landscape there was really amazing to us when my brother and I visited it 15 years ago.
Watching about 20 minutes of IB-journeys always makes my day (here in depressing covid Germany) ending in a great joyfullness. Thank you, Noraly 😃👍.
It sure looks like Noraly made the right decision to get the hell out of Europe. I am in Canada, and it feels like we have all been robbed of more than a year of our lives due to covid lockdowns.
@Holymolie.
Tell that to the ones that lost loved ones to Covid 19.
All of us that did not catch the virus, do not have to complain about anything. I know some people that survived the virus, but after upto a year of 'recovery' they still are unable to function. Some lost their lives and others survived but sort of lost their lives as well. So, do not complain about some minor sacrifices that have to be done.
@@erikloupias7511 I'm not making light of covid, so quit making assumptions. I live 1000 kms away from my own family and not seen them, or been able to hug another human being since Christmas of 2019. I also know people who have gotten sick and others who have lost loved ones.
@@erikloupias7511 Oh stop that please. People can have their feelings and having their very legit, rather normal feelings does not then mean they don't care about those who have perished or those struggling. Why on Earth are some just sooo willing to jump on others w/such righteous indignation WITHOUT even knowing that person is beyond me. My goodness.
@@Nexus-6 I hear you. 😉
Hi Ms Boots, I remember my geography class when I watched this episode. Thank you Miss Boots for your teaching skills. Respect 🙏👏🕉️
Getting treated for Covid over last nine days in hospital here, I had nothing else but hoping to see your magnificent coverage of SA. That was the only positive thing I was looking forward to... Thankfully I'm off hospital now. The two passes were absolutely gorgeous! Looking fwd to lot more action
Good luck and good health! We wish you a rapid recovery. Geode gezondneid!
Hope by now you are fully recovered.
Anna has the best seat. What a view.
Some interesting conversation at petrol station. It's so interesting that you caught on camera. The man who stay in one place works in place versus our Noraly who is Itchy Boots never stays in one place and works while riding her bikes. God bless you Noraly.
Shes a geologist
A cheetah is called a 'jagluiperd'.
@@janhenning9664 wich is "jachtluipaard" in dutch. Languages separated in time and space, still so close.
@@maartenvanderwerf4704 Our English accents are also similar, that is why the the petrol attendant thought that she is Afrikaans.
I am so in awe of how amazingly beautiful the landscapes of South Africa are.
Well done 👍🏻 Thank you for showing the world our beautiful and peaceful country 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
peaceful??
@@chrisjordan388 depends how you want to look at it. Yes peaceful.
@Chris Jordaan,agreed bro,peaceful se voet.
@@solsouth just cause there crime don't mean it's not peacfull south Africa is not a worn torn country and they not fighting nobody the USA has alot of crime and shootings yet it can still be a peacfull place same with England. Do yeah peacfull as in once you leave the cities it nice quiet not to many crime and so. You know what not peacfull the places where is is and the Taliban are.
@@larrysouthafrica1474 Very peaceful obviously...some wittes still hateful sadly...
Hii Noraly,
Writing in this video just cuz i binge watched the whole 15 episodes of your season 5 in one night...
The things that i loved the most throughout your journey were your bright ocean blue eyes and your laughter which is so pure that cannot be simply put in words.
You inspired me with your positivity ,your humbleness, your attitude towards everything that came your way.. The way you describe the scenery is simply magical...
I wish i could meet you in person and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do..
Keep exploring.
Keep riding.
God speed❤️❤️❤️🤘🤘🤘💪💪💪
If only my Geography lessons at school were as interesting as this! Learning and seeing so much - thank you for sharing!
Keep Going & Keep Growing..🇮🇳 .by Watching your vlogs i am in love with South Africa. How geographically rich country it is. Just wow
Itchy Boots =......”🌎 sweetheart”. She brings us the best of our planet through her brave and skilled videography. Yep I’m addicted and will always tune in. 👍🏼
A beautiful country with breathtaking landscapes ❤
A beautiful rider in a very beautiful scenery, What a view!;! Wooow!!!
That pass looked like a “walk in park” versus Sani Pass. And well deserved! 🤗
"Can't say that I handled that very smoothly." That's the phrase that typifies my entire life.
U have Lots of company friend!!
I might want that on my tombstone.
🤣🤣🤣
So much respect, I simply would not have the balls to do this. Incredible👍👍👍👍👍 And then the great comments and the super cute laugh. 👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃
I've watched you from India and on, and what an inspiration you are. I bought an Africa Twin last year and traveled 9000 km in BC Canada so far. Thank you Norale :-) The amazing green scenery in Africa with mountain passes was definitely not expected! I am so jealous of you, but can't thank you enough for showing us this amazing country. Well done eh 🇨🇦
Anna the dog reminded me of " The lion king" sitting on that rock. ♥️♥️🐕🐕🐕
Well done Noraly. I really like the way you put together or edit the videos. The transitions to the drone and the background music are perfect. You are capturing South Africa that I didn't know existed.
What awards can we think of for you Noraly. Best landscape photographer, Best guide to world's mysteries in Geology, Best goodwill ambassador, Best guide to be being cheerful in all situations, UN Ambassador for goodwill to all people in all Nations, A great role in a Holywood film, Best moor cycle rider in the world, ...the list is endless.
Be safe, Ride safe and be blessed. 🙏🙏🙏
"This was a laid back day!" -Well, compared to the extreme sports interlude at Sani pass, probably almost everything seems laid back.
Again: What a beautiful landscape!
I am impressed at how friendly the people of So Africa are. Mostly how beautiful the countryside is. I would never have seen it if it wasn't for you Noraly. Thank you for taking us with you. I am so impressed with your biking skills. Your strength, How well you manage all this. I wish i would have been able to see myself riding a bike they are so heavy I never even considered it. YOu are role modeling what a woman can do I so appreciate that for the younger generation. Today I may go to a art gallery where my friend Trinda love is having a show her paintings are so luscious. If I am not dizzy. Had a whole week of being dizzy rats.
Wife and I sitting here comfortable watching you and I am jellous as heck of you. We are very grateful you are showing the world these great places. You are so very beautiful.
Loved the Rock Paintings! Unbelievable history there. I have photographed the paleoliths in Arizona and they are simply stunning. 9000+ years old. Fantastic video Lady!! Wonderful drone footage, WELL done! Perfect motorcycle!!!!
Peace and ride safe! 🙌👏🤙👌🖖👍✌👋🙂🌹
This seasons videos show the real beauty of South Africa .thanks Noraly
I love the Kalahari desert. The only place where you can be in great peace with nature and little to worry about. Thanks a lot Noraly.
I never dreamed that Africa would be so beautiful. Thank you! I'm relieved this pass was so much easier than Sani Pass. That was Spooky ! I saw you using a rock to rest your bikes side stand on and I don't want to sound like a know it all, but, I want to recommend to you to pick up a side stand foot pad extender. I have one on my bike and it works great in sandy, loose soil, or gravel. I saw them for your bike on the web for around $10 US and they can be applied in ten minutes with three Allan head set screws. You'll love it I'm sure. Also, would you think about making available a poster of You and Savannah with a beautiful African background scenery ? For purchase of course. Something like 24 inches x 18inches ? That would be great !
Love the poster idea!
'Lovely ride Noraly! 'Adored your doggy friend Anna, she's beautiful. The scenery was breathtaking indeed! You continue to dazzle with your drone flying AS you are riding! It's awesome to be able to see you and Savannah via a bird's eye view - I love that so much! Thank you for you! Ride on sista - as always, I continue to ask The Universe to keep you healthy and safe, all ways and always - one precious moment at a time. You are such a joy and an inspiration Noraly!! See you soon!!
👋🙂👍❤🏍
South Africa best scenery yet.
Jagluiperd.
You picked your season well. This time of the year, up in the high country, it's "champagne weather" time (cool, fresh, effervescent, clear). As the Winter moves on it gets drier, and dustier. By August there's enough wind to make you appreciate this year's attempt by Spring to get sprung (even though it normally gets killed off by more dry weather, a bit more wind, and warming up with that).
I'd recommend asking about Nieu Bethesda if your itinerary takes you near Graaf Reinett (which is quite an attractive town - generally not something South Africa offers). Helen Martin, the "Owl Lady" created the Owl House at Nieu Bethesda. An entire house used for her eccentric art. That probably doesn't sound like a reason to go out of your way, but just the Owl House is fascinating enough, on its own. It's something you have to see to know why, though. And then there are fossils in the river there. South Africa has the most fossils of the mammal-like reptiles that died in the extinction that happened before the time of the dinosaurs. But don't take my word for it; ask around. Maybe someone in the comments can offer you some better reason to stop off at Nieu Bethesda. With its pitch black starry night skies ...
What a beautiful country, thank you so much for showing it to us.
Beautiful ❤️😍 paintings beautiful ❤️😍 landscape watching fr Jamaica
You make me smile when you talk about the ancient paintings and such. Your eyes light up and the geologist comes out in you. 😉😎
Good to see that one doesn't need a big engined bike to enjoy touring. I also think that with her size it was a good idea to get something as light, small and maneuverable as the 250.
I grew up in the Eastern Free state and that is one of the most beautiful scenic areas in SA.
I am really enjoying your trip to beautiful South Africa! Thank you for taking me along with you. It is the only way that I will ever be able to visit there. 😀
Your joy in riding, makes me happy to watch it.
Really gorgeous video ... dont know how much the music rights cost you, but they are worth every penny, this is easily the Travel Channel with the best scenic music that I've yet seen.
You just take us where we will probably never go without all the commercial nonsense that comes with anything these days so well done stay safe and stay beautiful !!
Such a beautiful country and the people seem very friendly, I'd love to go there some day. Another great video, thank you.
Hi Noraly. Very enjoyable riding along with you today. Stunning scenery. stay safe. Cheers. 🏍😀🇨🇦
An episode of my favorite Moto Queen 👸🏼 along with brunch is a great start for my day. Glad to see the drone back in action; thank you Noraly!
Naude's Nek provided some stunning beautiful views.
@2:52 Anna enjoying the beautiful scenery!
OMG!!! How beautiful South Africa is. Amazing.
Fantastic mountain ride with beautiful scenery! Savannah was the perfect choice for these mountain passes! Ride safe Noraly!
Those Beautifull green Mountains/ hills an "savans" ! Beatifull Country ! WOW. Stay safe Itchy.
"The coldest place in South Africa, where it gets up to -10 degrees C, in the winter time." Or as we call it in Canada, t-shirt weather.. 😏 South Africa is spectacular. 🙏😊
Lol! Indeed.
Actually Molteno in the Eastern Cape has recorded the lowest winter temp in SA. −20.1 °C (−4 °F) was recorded on 23 August 2013. Sutherland , in the Northern Cape has the lowest average winter temperatures.
Southerland is the coldest place in South Africa :)
@@robhart3451 A normal January day around here...
Rhodes might be colder, there is no weather station in Rhodes.
I'm not usually so comfortable with videos in English, but you're being so good! You have a light in your eyes and smile, and South Africa is too beautiful. 🌎🇧🇷
This wants me to go to South Africa !!! Beautiful.
Noraly you are my hero!!!!! That was one hell of a ride! Good on you girl!
Once again.....total respect for what you do👏😎
What kind of drone do you use?
@@mattiasjanson6846 it's a bit out of tree question - but anyway answer: visit her homepage gear and equipment series, she uses DJI Mavic Air
What an exquisit view from the montain. The World is a real beauty everywhere.
It must be such an amazing sensation to be able to experience such vast landscapes without them being littered with houses. There are few places in the USA that you can go and not see houses or other buildings interrupting the scenery. Most places your lucky to go a mile without seeing a structure of some kind. Thanks for sharing your adventures! ✌️🤙
The equivalent for the Netherlands is 100 meters 😂
That view was the icing on your piece of cake!
This season is growing on me. Keep up the good work!
True
That rock art was so beautiful - thank you for sharing.
Thanks to you, i can escape my prison of lockdown isolation and get a sense of sharing your experiences. I´m deeply greatfull.
Very beautiful views in this episode...nice scenery! Easy Peacy !!
South Africa is stunningly beautiful and it is so much fun to be riding along with Noraly and Savannah. Thanks so much for taking us along.
Wonderful Noraly you make all of the days sunny no matter what the weather! Let's Go!
I came up to one of your videos by accident and since then I've watched almost all of your videos in less than two weeks! I should say that you are improving in all aspects (riding, filming, narrating and ...). Keep up the good work Noraly. Love from Iran 🇮🇷 ❤️
A great motorcyclist, Nurly💐💐💐💐
I can not believe myself South Africa is really BEAUTIFUL & GORGEOUS!
Yes, the landscape is beautiful, but the towns are not.
@@trevorjameson3213 Ha Ha :)
@@trevorjameson3213 ......depends what part of town you in......
Beautiful South African country scenes! ❤
I'm still....PASSED OUT....from the last video's technical anxiety!!! Loving these roads so much.
I know what you medan Omar, the last video was Technical anxiety.
Good one Omar. 😱🤣
Ha...funny you should say that..my old riding buddy and I were on pins and needles watching her climb that rock infested mountain...wondering how we would approach each obstacle, applying body english to help..exhausting..lol
Me too..
Ripping roads like that is a blast! I wasn't too worried, she wasn't pushing it, and had those dirt riding lessons last season.
Take care Noraly. Wild country, wild beasties.
Looks like you are truly embracing the concept of small bike adventure! Really digging it!
Big thanks, Noraly, that you deliver this beautiful area into my living room...
Love your drone work and background music selections. Always a wonderful video from Noraly; thanks for today’s.
Stunning and gorgeous S Africa and her neighbors.
One heck of a brave Dutch took this remarkable trip and made us enjoy her entire trip videos.
Thank you, madam.
You really treated us to another beautiful trip with awesome views today, thanks Noraly!
Another day made better by your adventure, thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍
Beautiful places. Thank you for sharing your adventures, Noraly! The image of Anna overlooking the river at 03:05 was worthy of a National Geographic magazine cover! As were your shots from the top of the pass. Lovely. Hello from Canada. 😎
You are one cook kid... despite knowing you were safe at this time, my heart was in my mouth for you... well done, my admiration.