Itchy Boots

Interesting commentary on the possibility of fracking in SA....many people against it but the govmt has given approval for testing. "It will probably come down to politics" she says.
Half a world away......some things never change.
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This is what sets Noraly apart from many others. She goes so much deeper than 'I rode this road, stopped at this diner/bar, rode faster/further than anybody else' that is so dominant in many ride reports.
 
Not to derail or hijack, but isn't fracking less impactful to the environment than drilling and putting up oil derricks?
In any case, can we agree that this world is not ready at this moment to completely turn our back on fossil fuels?
Just a question.
 
Her musical tastes are undeniably international, and not objectionable.
Couple observations --
1. The road-wide mudholes at and beyond 15:00 would have been a messy, nasty place for a spill. Eeey-eeew!
2. I don't recall her standing very often, and wondered why she did not appear to get on the pegs over the washboard-iest parts. That would be an extensive, prolonged jarring ride, on the saddle. On ANY saddle, not just the stock Honda one.
Still enjoying.
3. Bonus observation -- how cool would it be, to ride all day without traffic, indeed without any other human in sight, for as far as you can see? Hours and hours and hours of riding in solitude, with unlimited sight lines.
I think I could handle that! And I'm willing to give it a go.
(Oh. I gotta change continents first?!)
 
Sadlsor said:
3. Bonus observation -- how cool would it be, to ride all day without traffic, indeed without any other human in sight, for as far as you can see? Hours and hours and hours of riding in solitude, with unlimited sight lines.
I think I could handle that! And I'm willing to give it a go.
(Oh. I gotta change continents first?!)
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Try west Texas. You'll find lots of solitude and limitless sight lines. Also generally good roads and 75-80 mph speed limits. :headbang:
 
Sadlsor said:
Not to derail or hijack, but isn't fracking less impactful to the environment than drilling and putting up oil derricks?
In any case, can we agree that this world is not ready at this moment to completely turn our back on fossil fuels?
Just a question.
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To frack a well, you still need to drill the hole which requires an oil rig. In tight shale formations, you need thousands of wells with horizontal laterals to develop a field. Come and see the permian basin north east of Fort Stockton to see what it does to the landscape.
 
John OoSTerhuis said:
Loved the drone footage today. And what great choice of music!
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Same here on both counts. I really enjoy the drone stuff and there was one bit where it got some altitude and gave a really wide shot. Very impressive. I really like how she varies the various points of view with her videography.

On the music it – it reminds me of the Hatari! soundtrack. Well maybe not Baby Elephant Walk. Her music choices are very enjoyable!
 
One thing I find strange.....so many homes are surrounded by fences with gates. Even in the nicer looking neighborhoods. Any insight to why?

Liked the gate part too.....shoulda had some Benny Hill music though!
:biggrin:
 
scootac said:
One thing I find strange.....so many homes are surrounded by fences with gates. Even in the nicer looking neighborhoods. Any insight to why?
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caldercay said:
Security, ie, to keep the criminals out.
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Here's an example
rangecommander.wordpress.com

This is South Africa: Security & Housing

*This is part of my This is South Africa series where I talk about my perceptions as an expat living in SA. Learn more about it here.* My inaugural post for This is South Africa appropriately deals…
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caldercay said:
... email from Noraly ...

Dear Adventurer,

I hope you are enjoying nice Easter holidays!

As I’m sitting here in the South African sun, writing this email, I am just thinking about what a good decision it has been to move to South Africa. This country is truly special. I’ve travelled to over 80 countries in the last 15 years, but somehow, I feel connected to South Africa. I think it’s a mix of the people, the culture, the stunning nature and the incredible motorcycling that can be done here.

For one thing, I will always remember South Africa as the place where I did the most difficult, challenging riding so far on this journey: conquering Sani Pass. I wrote a blog post about how it was like to ride this and my tips if you want to attempt such terrain on your motorcycle. You’ll find the link to the new blog below in this email!

Ride safe and speak soon!

Lots of love,
Noraly
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Love this note she wrote. I am South African and Sani Pass, which happens to be about 200 km from where I live, is not for the feint hearted, her GoPro could not give the steep angle she was riding, up, or down, the credit she deserves, and trust me because I have ridden it, down from Sani Pass is just as challenging as going up, it takes a lot of skill, or, in my case, luck! Congrats girl, her Namibia trip should be great, it is a beautiful country. Yes....South Africa has awesome riding territory, with usual KTM/ BMW GS fun Banter etc, ( including Harley of course ) ;) enjoy Namibia!
 
Email from Noraly

My three months stay in South Africa is almost coming to an end as I am getting closer to crossing the border into a new country: Namibia. But not without leaving South Africa with quite the blast…

It was interesting for me to read the comments on last Monday’s video where I get a little too up close with South Africa’s diamond industry. The entire experience was quite a bit more shocking to me than I could convey on the video, as I couldn’t film many conversations and places that I experienced that day.

I decided to write a blog about the entire ordeal, so I could include a few more details that weren’t shown in the video! Have a read and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Ride safe and speak soon!

Lots of love,
Noraly

www.itchyboots.com

Unexpected encouter in South Africa's diamond district

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