Record of Qilian column passing through the tower (2)

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We set off on time at 4:30 pm on the 8th. With the driving experience in the morning, everyone walked relatively smoothly, cautiously, and at a uniform speed. The lead car “On the Road” and “Jeep Exploring the World” are either high or low, as high as they can go, follow their own feelings, choose their own route, and go fast. On the way, we saw 2 gazelles. They looked at our group of “uninvited guests” in horror and hesitation. Say hello until it leaves.

Before I knew it, the sun was going to set, and no one proposed to set up camp. I told everyone in the car platform that I had already crossed 50 kilometers, and today I walked 130 kilometers, and the task was overfulfilled. Our original goal was to walk 100 kilometers a day. “Jin Shao” said: “Boss is tired, let’s set up camp.” “On the way” said: “Hurry up, all the cars, the camping location has been selected.”

After the car stopped, “Jin Shao” unloaded the car to pick up the ingredients, “David” and “Jeep Chuangtiantian” lit the liquefied gas stove and the gasoline stove, and boiled water and noodles in a cross-country pot. I became a chef and used a pressure cooker to cook. Onions, peppers, tomatoes and three packs of stewed pork, haha, it’s a big pot full, “Expo” said: “I want to eat two bowls.” Slightly lacking in stamina. “Shibo” ate the lo mein, and said in his mouth: “It’s too fast! It’s too fast! It took less than half an hour! It’s so fragrant! It’s so fragrant! It’s even more delicious than the rice at home!” It’s more delicious than the rice at home, There is hot rice in the vast sea of sand, and it has been 11 hours since I have eaten, how can it not be delicious?

After dinner, I was too exhausted to get up from my chair. “On the road”, “Expo” check the vehicle and change the air filter, “Sunshine”, “Star Rain”, and “Jeep Exploring the World” refuel the vehicle, “Jin Shao” and “David” wash the pot and boil water, each has its own advantages Division of labor, methodical. My task is to take medicine on time. There are more than ten kinds of medicines. Everyone understands that as long as my body can support me and the car does not lie down, I can succeed in crossing the tower. They protect me like they protect a giant panda. I didn’t pull the winch or dig the sand during the whole tower pass. Headaches, dizziness, indigestion, and high blood pressure require medication, and I need to overcome them and persist. Everyone understands better that I have undergone three surgeries including open heart surgery. It has only been more than half a year, and my body has not recovered. It takes more effort than others to cross the tower, and the risk is greater.

“On the road” is our first batch of off-road team members. They have rich experience in desert driving and rescue, as well as excellent outdoor repair skills. When I was the first car in the past, he basically stayed on the left and right, and he took the No. 2 and No. 3 cars. Before the departure this time, he specially took the Aowei class and met the conditions of the first car. His co-driver “Jeep Chuangtiantian” is bold and careful, with first-class technical level. Both of them are physically strong, and the FJ is in good condition. With 2 locks and 1 shovel, ordinary trapped cars can successfully save themselves. A very characteristic team member is “Jin Shao”. He eats 10 eggs for breakfast, works out for 3 hours a day, is full of energy, and is a restless person. He eats 2 meals a day, moves up and down, and is extremely busy doing laundry. Happy. “Sunshine” is from Hebei. He speaks slowly, is honest, honest, approachable, and works conscientiously and meticulously. His finishing touch is reassuring. “Xingyu” is a southerner who has developed in Jiayuguan for many years. He is low-key, humorous, and helpful. He took the initiative to carry 60 kilograms of oil for “Sunshine”. It is a simple number, but it is not a small number in Tamo. Some “pots” repeatedly fail to get up, but the co-driver can get up immediately after getting off.

Tomorrow I have to get up early, try to start before 10 o’clock, and ask everyone to rest early. I lay on the bed and remembered that today is March 8th Women’s Day. I picked up the satellite phone and said hello to my wife. “Qilian Column Desert” reported safety and immediately fell asleep.