Dream back to Ali

I dreamed of going back to Ali several times, but I never thought about it myself. Along the desolate plateau road, the herdsmen are in the lead. Yun sea and the sky's head is there, and Cui Wei, a snowy mountain, is wrong. I don't believe there is a paradise on earth, and no one takes advantage of Ali.

If 20 17 is to be crossed off my The Bucket List, there is no doubt that the trip to Ali in Tibet in September is. When I was 60 years old, I went to Ali Dabei Line with the Paratrooper Outdoor Club, which was quite gratifying and proud for me. I will never forget the 16 days of "being in hell and my heart in heaven" and die without regret.

I. Lhasa

Tibet has been a dream for a long time. There are many street stories in Lhasa. People in all directions are very slow, and the air in the snowy plateau is thin. Potala Palace is a big gift, and there are people inside and outside the palace wall. Buddhism is better than a pilgrimage site, and instead of praying and kowtowing. On the Jokhang Temple in Barkhor Street, believers often come in an endless stream. There are also people who are fluttering in clothes and love to travel around.

This is my second trip to Lhasa. It's important for me to transfer to Potala Palace. I like the solemnity of the cloth palace and the unique architecture, and I feel respect and joy when I look up. Outside the palace wall, people are constantly flowing, and people who turn to menstruation are from morning till night. Most people who kowtow are Tibetans. I don't know where they came from and how long they have been on pilgrimage. For example, in the movie Gon Rinpoche, it is not unusual to walk on the road for a year. A once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage may be more important to them than life. Old people, children, young people ... whenever they crawl, something always touches me. In them, I saw the power of faith and how piety overcame humility. During my stay in Lhasa, I often went to Bugong alone. Looking up at the cloth palace, walking silently, my heart is saturated with unspeakable joy.

Second, Everest Base Camp

(1) Mount Everest

There is no arrogance in the eyes of Everest. It is difficult to get close when you are close at hand, and it is brave to reach the peak.

I have overlooked the Himalayas during the day, and the ups and downs of white make people feel infinite yearning. When we reached the foot of Mount Everest, it was already evening. It was freezing and the sunset had returned. But the magic thing is: in the surrounding darkness, a touch of gold is firmly fixed on Mount Everest, and it never leaves. That moment made up for the regret of not seeing Rizhao Jinshan the next morning. We silently stared at the world's first peak. Standing at an altitude of 5200 meters, looking up at Mount Everest, 8848 meters doesn't seem as high as expected.

(2) The night sky of Everest Base Camp

Mount Everest is hidden in the night, and the vast sea is a starry sky. The dense dots are infinitely connected, which makes the galaxy invisible. Diamonds compete in the light, and black holes are suspected to be deep in the universe. Looking at the time, the soul left home and went straight to the sky to find out.

Night arrival, outside the tent, we looked up at the stars in the thick chill. The starry sky I saw at that time was a luxury I had never experienced in my life. It is as deep as the sea and the stars are as bright as diamonds. Sparks, big and small, make people extremely happy and intoxicated. More stars want to be exposed and ashamed, vaguely glowing with white light, as if some parts of the sky were covered with white gauze. In a moment of confusion, I couldn't see clearly where the Milky Way was. Because of the high altitude, not only the planet you see on weekdays is much bigger, but also many galaxies that you have never seen at low altitude begin to emerge.

The Everest base camp at an altitude of 5200 meters is cold outside, and the chill of starlight has been rushing into the body, which is overwhelming. Standing and staring for a while, I had to escape into the tent to have a rest. However, after a sleepless night, my chest feels stuffy, and deep breathing doesn't help. In the middle of the night, someone got up and took a headache medicine and sat down for a while. Sometimes people go out of the tent to go to the toilet. The crowded tent is like a flock of sheep, but it is not wrong. That night, most people experienced altitude sickness to varying degrees. At dawn, people gradually heard voices and footsteps outside, and the morning of Mount Everest came.

(3) Mount Everest in the early morning

Perfection is always hard to come by. On a cold morning, there is no chance to see Rizhao Jinshan. No regrets, the whole team gathered early and hurried down the mountain. Life is rarely calm, and a glance is always precious.

Third, Gon Limbozi

Looking at the towering Xiangyun cover, you will be born at close range. White and beautiful, but silent, it surprises the soul. Born as a holy mountain, people prostrate and respect. Although the cloud is small, all beings have their own piety to the Buddha.

Since the film Gangrinboqi was released, this sacred mountain has been known by more and more people. It was originally a pilgrimage site for Buddhism, Buddhism and Hinduism. For centuries, countless Chinese and foreign believers have come to pilgrimage. There are more and more tourists in recent years. How many people dream of climbing mountains and mountains in this life! What impressed all teammates was not only the shock brought by the mountain itself, but also the extreme challenges experienced during the two-day trip. At ordinary times, I didn't know that there was such a huge potential buried in my body, but when my faith and will were sublimated to the extreme, the energy generate in everyone's body was really amazing. Everyone has witnessed a different self through courage and hard work.

On the second day of turning the mountain, at 5 am, in the dark and extremely bad weather, teammates bravely followed the team leader Fan Xiao. The hardships and tribulations they experienced along the way exceeded their previous imagination. The highest mountain pass is 5700 meters, with a distance of 3 1 km, which seriously consumes their physical strength and greatly tests their will. And all the people who set out finally reached the finish line, and some people went all the way to dark. A miracle was born in this way. The baptism of souls is hard-won, and each of them is a hero. Several other older teammates and I didn't finish the mountaineering trip the next day. We have self-knowledge and accepted the differences brought by age. But we are still satisfied, and the first day of mountaineering trip is enough to be gratifying. Walking 22 kilometers on the plateau from 4700 meters to 4900 meters is a miracle in this life. My husband carried my backpack, but he disappeared after noon 12, and the water cup was in my backpack. I didn't touch a drop of water for the next six hours. Later, my legs no longer belonged to me.

On the way up the mountain, my mind was greatly impacted and shocked. The wild coarse gravel of Ali landform made me realize what a great famine is. Under the sky, everyone is as small as sand. However, the endless stream of people on the pilgrimage road shows the strong belief and determination of mankind. Some are married and have children, and some walk alone. Many times, I am walking slowly in this vast world alone. At that moment, I enjoyed this quiet space very much, and I seemed to be talking to myself and the world. On the rugged mountain road, you can see pilgrims kowtowing from time to time. They are meticulous and obsessed with dust. Crawl devoutly, stand up and crawl again. On the side of the road, I saw a small agricultural vehicle with bedding and tents. The young male host was unkempt, and there were women and children sitting in the car. I don't know where this family came from or how long they have been on the road.

And Gangrinboqi Shenshan, seeing its majestic posture from a distance, gradually approached him until it turned a corner. The shock was not only thrilling, but all my feelings froze in an instant, and I was caught by my soul. It is really a mountain! He is only 6638 meters high, and the place where we stand is close to 5000 meters. However, it is so shocking. All white, not outstanding, it is simple and extraordinary, and the whole body exudes unspeakable light of compassion and holiness.

Fourth, Zadatulin.

The ancient myth still exists today, and the Great Lakes and forests have risen. Vastness is hard soil, and intentions are as far as Pentium. Thousands of ditches and valleys form barriers, and staggered arrays are the journey. Earth towers and columns stand in groups, and earth castles are magnificent. Resplendent and magnificent, with various manners and great spirit. Hundreds of miles of magical roads stretch, and the heavenly work is wonderful everywhere.

Desolate to the extreme, and beautiful to the extreme. If you say this is another planet, I will believe it. It looks like everything here, including palaces, castles, troops, galloping horses, trees and giants ... but it is frozen in time and space. The color of gold is like loess, but it is not. The Great Lakes millions of years ago! This lake used to be lush, with animals living in subtropical forests and grasslands. However, with the passage of time, the lake basin has been rising and the water level line has been falling during the Himalayan orogeny. Water erosion, wind and rain erosion, uncanny workmanship, natural carving ... The stunning and dizzying wonders of the earth's forests are actually the sedimentary strata at the bottom of the lake!

Five, Guge dynasty ruins

The Guge dynasty has a history of 700 years, and it flourished in western Tibet. There is also an oasis around the castle, which is the base for the revival of Buddhism. 17th century,100000 population disappeared overnight. The yellow sand is endless, and the setting sun shines obliquely on the ruins. No one has slept in the cave for thousands of years, and how much history has finally become a mystery. The castle is empty and nostalgic, and the world is silent.

In today's ruins of Guge dynasty, you can still see the remains of caves, temples, pagodas, watchtowers and palaces ... those well-preserved Buddhist murals are amazing. The ancient civilization and the wisdom of skilled craftsmen are amazing. And all this was destroyed by a war. The argument began between brothers. The king's brother colluded with foreign enemies to attack Guge Castle. The war destroyed a powerful country. One hundred thousand people are nowhere to be found, and there is no news of their descendants. In the following three centuries, people did not know that there had been such a country and civilization.

At sunset, I stood at the top of the Guge dynasty and looked around. Large clouds are unstoppable, and clouds seem to be flying everywhere. There was silence around the soil forest. The Guge dynasty is tilted, and the palace stands at the top, 300 meters from the ground. Although the ruins are broken, the power of the king on that day is faintly visible, and the overlooking trend seems to be obvious. The soil forests near and far have become guards. At this moment, I can only stay, but I can't speak emotionally. Alas! Gankun rotates, mountains and rivers rise and fall, and passers-by go.

6. Snow mountain glacier

The power of the universe stays between heaven and earth. There are many myths and fantasies in Tibet. The snow-capped mountains are connected in a line and have been winding. Like a cluster of snow peaks, the sun is cold and shining. There are glaciers in ancient times, which have stood for thousands of years. Vicissitudes and great changes stop today.

Snow mountains are like glaciers. Millennium beauty. If snow-capped mountains are common all the way through the Great Northern Line of Ali, then going to Punugangri Glacier is a special experience. Besides the Antarctic and the Arctic, it is called the third largest glacier in the world, also known as the roof of the world, and the largest glacier in the latitude area. The bottom of the glacier where we stand is 5400 meters. Along the way, the temperature is low, the snow is muddy, and the roads are bumpy, as if entering the winter mountains in the north. Our motorcade is weather-beaten.

Seven, plateau lakes

Could it be that creation prefers many plateau lakes? It is difficult to describe how blue and green meet here. Yang Zhuo is gentle and beautiful, with graceful posture. Beautiful pearls are elegant and pleasant. Rao is also furious, and the waves are like snow. When provoked, the holy lake is not allowed to play a role. In the morning of Zhari Nanmu, there are thousands of clouds and shadows wandering. The sunset glow of the wood is burning, and the snow-capped mountains are silently helping. Clear waves enter the eyes, pure silk enters the heart. It's better to make mistakes again and again until you miss this life.

Most lakes in Tibet (called "Cuo" in Tibet) are magnificent and silent, like scattered flowers. Although it is only blue-green, the color is indescribable. Wave light is better than jade, and there are as many lakes as there are, which is not as beautiful as all people in the world. During our trip to Ali, we experienced numerous beautiful mistakes, including the three sacred lakes in Tibet: Yang Zhuo Yongcuo, Mabang Yongcuo and Namco. Every time I go to stand by the lake, I hate that time can't stay too long.

The sky is full of clouds.

The sky hangs like a cloud, and the four walls blend with heaven and earth. Dancing into the sky, Ren Woxing's fields are endless. Suddenly the blue sky was covered with cotton, and the long clouds were hazy and deep. This body is like swimming in a dream. It is a waste not to be a fairy.

The sky in Tibet is always blue, but the white clouds in the sky are ever-changing and wonderful. Driving on the 5000-meter plateau, you will see clouds when you look up. If there are snow-capped mountains and lakes along the way, it is that the clouds have never left. I like clouds best in my life, so my heart is surging. What impressed me most along the way was that there were photos and words that day: how to describe my ecstasy? The off-road vehicle rushed up the mountain like a runaway wild horse. On the 5000-meter plateau, there are clouds around me and in front of me. Clean white clouds cover me gently like huge arms, and I don't want to break free. Qian Qian, a young teammate, turned a piece of nameless wild music to the maximum volume, and accompanied by a dusty off-road vehicle, she flew wildly in the clouds. At that moment, my tears fell.

Nine, the road is very long

The roof of the world is in Tibet and the height of the roof is Ali. Li Bai has a poem "Difficult Road to Shu", which no one in Ali knows. It has been difficult to walk in Ali since ancient times, and road construction is still like building a ladder. I don't know how to breathe when I sweat. The plateau is vast and oxygen is scarce. After decades of wind and rain, heroes build roads and create miracles. Once the road breaks the myth, the road leads to the sky alone.

Ali's expressway is definitely a big sight. I have never seen such a beautiful road. It's not that there is anything strange about the expressway, but in a cold and desolate world, there is only one straight or winding expressway. Our eyes follow the road all the way to the horizon, as if we could go all the way to the sky. The sky is gray and wild, except for the wild animals we meet, only our team. Ha ha! At that moment, the world belongs to us. On this road, I feel relaxed and happy to the extreme. Whenever the motorcade stops to have a rest, the teammates become a group of big children, jumping and taking pictures, enjoying themselves.

Our team is not only five long-distance off-road vehicles, but also drivers are all Tibetan masters, skilled and unpretentious. There is a special red "herdsman" in the motorcade, which is the mount of paratrooper boss (we used to call it umbrella boss). It's a great honor that the 9. 10 detachment of Ali North Line was led by paratroopers, and photographer john young set out with the team. On the way, he took many photos, which benefited his teammates and brought great joy to the whole team. The herdsman, the oldest, is usually at the end of the line, and sometimes he is also a scout. He is arrogant and natural, often going in and out, like a wild horse, like a vigorous pigeon. Majestic, become the pride of the team. Teammates love herders, and most of them are close. Every time I stop to have a rest, people take pains to climb up and down and take photos with it. The boss never interferes with this, letting everyone toss and turn a blind eye.

However, the plateau highway is not perfect, there are no asphalt roads in many places, and there are many potholes and dirt roads. Sometimes, if you don't walk well, you will encounter unexpected troubles. One day, when we were traveling, we met many roads, and the main road was impassable. The off-road vehicle had to rush down the road obliquely, jump into the wilderness and sway forward on the bumpy land. Go over the obstacle for a while, and then hit the road. The off-road vehicle only showed its true colors at this time. We find it exciting and interesting. On this day, the old herder lost his front foot. In the process of exploring the road, it accidentally fell into a quagmire, but it could not get out with all its strength. The pickup truck that followed immediately broke down. In this case, the paratroopers and other brothers did not panic and launched two other off-road vehicles to help. The paratroopers dispatched six off-road vehicles this time, and the lineup was very spectacular. They are all brothers, so it's natural to help. It may not be the first time we've met a trailer. Although it was delayed for a while, it also added a little tidbit.

Wild elf

Plateau desert belongs to Qiangtang, snow-capped mountains, glaciers and lakes. Heaven is hidden here, and there is life in the restricted area. Happy because of no man's land, wandering around is an elf. Yaks, wild donkeys, Tibetan antelopes and wild animals are the owners.

Wild animals often appear in uninhabited areas. We have seen black yaks with heavy bodies, Tibetan wild donkeys with round bottoms and strong muscles, and clever and lovely Tibetan antelopes with white bottoms when driving ... they leisurely walk around the lake and in the wilderness for food. This is their world, and they live leisurely. The world has never seen such a beautiful scenery. The wild animals growing in high mountains are incredibly clean, and their posture is breathtaking. Animals are noble if they can also be described by temperament.

XI。 Children of collectors

The plateau has its own nature, and children's eyes are washed like blue sky. Don't force people to get old. Ge Sang Mei lives more freely.

The motorcade went to Naqu area and stopped to unload the goods. It turned out that the car brought a lot of poverty alleviation materials. Most of the Tibetans surrounded are children. Most of the materials are warm clothes and shoes, mostly donated by friendly people. Because of its remote location, inconvenient transportation and lack of living materials. Even if some Tibetans have large herds of yaks and sheep at home, they have no place to buy necessities. It is said that Tibetans are used to donating most of their money to temples.

Teammates also got off the bus and took out their own snacks to distribute to the children. Captain Fan Xiao affectionately picked up the children around him. He was really cute at that moment. Speaking of the team leader Fan Xiao, this trip touched us a lot. In fact, he is just a big child born after 90, an orphan whose parents died, but he takes care of each of us responsibly. His perseverance, optimism and sunshine left a deep impression on his teammates.

The first time I came into close contact with Tibetan compatriots on the plateau, I was most impressed by their premature and old faces destroyed by ultraviolet rays and snowstorms on the plateau. However, their smiles are simple and honest. Children have a pair of clear and bright eyes like plateau lakes. It only grows near the blue sky and white clouds.

Twelve, paratroopers are mighty

The mighty paratroopers raised the banner and teammates came from all directions. Dream back to Ali's wish, passion does not go away. Fan Xiao, the captain of this team, is a good man. He is one hundred years old. Tibetan drivers travel in heaven, and Wan Li is their hometown all the way. The guests are real paratroopers, and the boss sits in the array to add scenery. Invincible all the way, herdsmen smoke.

Paratroopers are also a landscape that has to be said. First of all, the paratroopers outdoor club has many repeat customers. In two years, I followed the paratroopers outdoor club and took two routes, the Sichuan-Tibet Great Ring Road and the Great Northern Line in Ali, Tibet. Where will it be next time? Xinjiang? Tengger Desert? Nepal? African savannah? They are all beautiful scenery.

When I had the opportunity to get close to the paratrooper boss, I looked curiously at this handsome young man who never said much and hid behind sunglasses, but in an instant I subverted my previous impression. When he took off his sunglasses, I didn't meet those eagle-sharp eyes. On the contrary, I am shy, shy, almost like a child's eyes. Yes, he is just a young man born in 1986. Only the dark bronze skin color shows his firmness. He is a paratrooper, and his five-year airborne career has forged an iron warrior. When he first joined the army, he cried his eyes out and wanted to go home. He was at a loss and didn't know if he could do it. But then hard special forces training made him addicted. He is a good soldier. Even after returning home from the army, his fitness training has been adhered to, thus maintaining an enviable sculptural figure. Once I slapped him with all my strength and didn't move. He is almost a completely introverted person, but he is diligent in thinking, smart, determined and persistent. In his early years, in order to start a career, he stayed awake for several years, thinking about the outdoor sports he loved. He doesn't smoke, drink or socialize. Some people call him a man show, but in fact he says he is a silent man. He immersed himself in his fantasy world all day and turned it into reality step by step. He will always be the son of an ordinary farmer in Gansu. Sure enough, he gathered a group of veterans and did what he wanted to do. Over the past few years, the paratroopers outdoor club has become more and more prosperous, and more and more people who love outdoor travel and adventure have been taken to the plateau by him and walked into the desert ... The future is still under his exploration.

Tibet is a disease. If you don't cure it, you will still want to go. The farther west, the more Ali, the more Tibet. The 16-day trip to Ali still has many shortcomings. This soul feast will continue to nourish me in the days to come. For me, "dreaming back to Ali" is of great significance. I was in my dream before I went to Ali, and I was still in my dream after I came back. This is a valuable spiritual wealth. Once you go to Ali, you will dream of coming back all your life.

(Some photos in this article were taken by paratroopers outdoor club, photographer john young and teammates of 9. 10 team of Ali Dabei Line. Thank you! I hope we can meet again soon! )