In the memory, there are always some moments, nothing special when experienced, but worth a thousand words when recalled.
It wasn’t until the day I met Xiao Fei that I realized it was time to start.
Every time I travel, I always hesitate, and this time is the same.
Although the signature of “Heart on the Road” has always flaunted his pursuit and yearning, but the long-term travel life always makes people feel uneasy, not because of worry about the unknown, but because of too much can’t let go.
In fact, in my bones, I am still a person who walks as soon as I say it.
In the government affairs hall of the municipal government, a sunny and handsome young man came into my sight, “This is Xiaofei, this is Brother Hei, let’s get to know each other.” Shark introduced. After applying for the border defense permit, we started chatting. Xiaofei, who met for the first time, was of medium build, shy in his few words. It’s hard to imagine that such a weak young man actually walked the “Shatter Ancient Road” on foot, and he seems to be an outdoor person with a lot of experience.
The friends who went to Tibet this time came from three regions, Xiao Fei from Liangshan, Shandong, Xiao Zhu from Yinchuan, Ningxia, Mr. Liu, Sha Sha and I were from Qingdao. This is the first time Xiao Fei has met, and Xiao Zhu is a famous celebrity who has been in love with for a long time in online novels, such as “home from all over the world”, “mother-in-law’s story”, “repeater”, celebrities on the Internet come to reality , looks like a loyal and honest guy. The wise shark and the simple and honest Mr. Liu have different divisions of labor, but they are all indispensable. Accurate navigation, solid logistics, and reliable support make this a perfect team.
Originally planned to depart from Qingdao on April 5, Xiaofei, who was eager to depart, arrived in Qingdao at the end of March. When Xiaofei was bored to pass the time before departure, we were making various preparations before departure at high speed.
The final departure time confirmed by Shark is April 8th. Now that the time is set, all the preparations seem to be in a hurry. For crossing, the vehicle is primary. This time we finalized three vehicles, including Shark’s petrol Discovery 3, Xiao Zhu’s diesel Discovery 4 and my petrol Isuzu Competitor V6. Speaking of Isuzu, this off-road vehicle that has been with me for more than 10 years has indeed contributed a lot. It has witnessed all the journeys I have traveled through the west, and has seen the beautiful scenery with me, and also experienced ups and downs, but it has never left me on the road , Isuzu’s durability and solidity are not in vain. This time I was hesitant. After all, it is an old car of more than 10 years. Because of work and other vehicles, I have not used it often in recent years. After struggling for a while, I still made a decision to use Isuzu to run Qiangtang.
When crossing no man’s land, everyone knows the importance of security and supplies. You can bring as much food, water and oil as possible, and basically there will be no shortage of these. In addition to spare oil barrels, we also make custom-made oil bags, which do not take up space and are flexible and convenient. No problems with cars, no problems with people, plus some good luck, the crossing can be completed smoothly. And can Isuzu take us out of Qiangtang? “If it’s a big deal, just throw it there as a local landmark, hehe.” Shark’s joke sounded like a wry smile, “A Land Rover full of electronic systems may not necessarily be stronger,” I thought to myself.
The inspection and maintenance before departure is necessary. As usual, the oil and water of the whole car were replaced in Mr. Liu’s repair shop, and the suspension, shock absorber, brake, axle shaft, ball cage, tie rod and so on were checked. Considering that Xiao Zhu’s Discovery 4 has basically no modifications, and Shark’s Discovery 3 has only one winch, in order to prevent unknown risks and escape needs, a rear winch was temporarily installed on the Isuzu, and this winch is indeed at the back It came in handy when we crossed the Gangdise Mountains. Here, I would like to strongly praise Brother Yingyang, your Vaughan winch is really easy to use. For crossing no man’s land, MT tires were the first choice. Giti Tires provided charcoal in the snow. The 245/75R16MT off-road tires provided by the manufacturer were delivered before departure. None of the five MT tires were damaged during the entire crossing process, which can be called perfect.
In addition to the inspection and preparation of vehicles, rescue equipment including sand boards, shovels, air pumps, etc., a full set of maintenance tools and some spare parts are also prepared. Finally, bring food, medicine and other materials, and the most important thing is to bring silver. This is universal and easy to use across the country.
Since Xiaozhu is in Yinchuan, the meeting point we determined is Chengdu, and we will gather on April 10. Once the assembly time is determined, the heart is on the way. Anxious Xiaozhu set off from Yinchuan on April 5th, and wandered all the way to Chengdu. Looking at the girls on Chunxi Road, tasting the best oolong, and posting the delicious food in Moments, waiting for us leisurely ‘s arrival After Xiao Fei experienced nearly 10 days of waiting, he and Shark also set off on April 8. I originally waited for Mr. Liu to set off together, but because Mr. Liu’s business was too busy, the flight to Lhasa was postponed until the 16th, so there were several gatherings of friends later.
Character sketch: Friends who traveled together
LandShark, known as “Brother Shark”, the moderator of the e-family Tianya Tiger Brigade, is a travel fanatic. He has entered Tibet many times, and planned and walked many classic routes. He has a wide range of hobbies and many interests. He likes woodworking and cooking. He is nicknamed “Shark Carpenter” and “Shark Chef”. The leader and navigator of this crossing.
jialin007, maintenance expert Mr. Liu, moderator of the e-family Qingdao team, ran the first Chinese cross-country rally (A to B), an earlier rally driver in China, a cross-country fanatic, proficient in maintenance and modification. It is said that those who fly in the sky and those who run in the sea can practice everything. Vehicle maintenance and rescue support for this crossing.
Xiaofei, a senior outdoor enthusiast, once hiked the “Shatter Ancient Trail”. He is handsome, but because he is afraid of being handsome, he wears sunglasses and a scarf every day to show his low profile. Throughout the journey, I took selfies every day, as if I was a little narcissistic to the extreme. It is said that when “Descendants of XX” chose the male number one, he was rejected by Brother Fei, so there was Song Mouji. In addition to being handsome, Xiao Fei also cooks good dishes, which surprised everyone with his skills on the night of Gangtang Cuo.
Xiao Zhu, Xiao Zhu who made a brilliant appearance, this is the male protagonist of many online novels, the celebrity of “Family in the World”, “Multiple Mothers-in-law”, and “Speaking Like a Repeater”. red”. However, during this trip, I really didn’t find Xiao Zhu’s habit of repeating the machine. Instead, Xiao Zhu, who was in charge of internal and external affairs, had been busying around in a low-key manner, working hard without complaint.
The last person to appear is of course the “Thousand People Fan” who has many fans, can take pictures, and can code words. Please note that the black-headed fish is the handsome one on the left.
I have walked through the Qianli Sichuan-Tibet line several times, and I always feel different. Surprised by its beauty, lamented by its changes.
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