Chapter 804 Seventy-seven Days
June 3rd.
On the deserted Gobi Desert, a huge camel was walking on the stones on the ground. On the camel's back sat a young man in khaki expedition clothes, gently pulling the reins to control the camel's direction.
There was nothing strange about this scene, and it was no different from most camel herders. It was just that the young man's appearance did not fit in with the locals. He should be a tourist, but he could ride a camel freely alone, which was a bit strange.
But if you look closely, you will find that there is more to it than just this: the equipment on the camels is very "primitive", not in terms of function or shape, but in terms of materials. Most of them are even woven from tree bark.
Even the poorest camel herders would have at least a few camel saddles carved from wood, covered with leather, and decorated with exquisite patterns at home. It would be impossible for them to use such a plain and shabby-looking saddle.
"It's usually easy to get off a camel: just pull the reins and stand still, then slide down its neck or get off its back."
"You can also climb on the neck of a trained camel. Camels have hard waists, so they are not as comfortable to ride as horses, but they are warmer. In winter, riding on a camel has humps in front and behind to block the wind, and the whole body is fluffy, so you won't feel cold at all. They are just as fast as horses, and they don't need to be fed well."
"But it's quite hot during the day, so it's better to have a bamboo mat or something."
As Bifang spoke, he stepped off the camel's neck and slid down. The whole process was extremely smooth.
After two more days of training, Bifang was able to skillfully ride the newly tamed camel.
[666, no need to feed well (dog head)]
【Camel: I’ve only had a few days of good food, and it’s starting already?】
[A few days ago, you called me Sweetie, but today you call me Mrs. Niu. Ha, man.]
[Too fast, really too fast]
"Don't talk nonsense."
Bifang led the camel directly to a melon field.
"We are technically still on mud land here, so the vegetation is quite rich, there are quite a few shrubs and even a couple of trees. I can see if there are any fruits on them. When we really get into the desert area, I don't know what I will be able to eat."
"So before that, we have to replenish as much supplies as possible. Speaking of which, we are almost done with this melon field."
After nearly a week of camel training, it has officially come to an end, and now we are about to set off to cross the Sahara.
Bifang searched on the ground and found that there were not many desert gourds left.
There were not many plants growing in this area to begin with, and with the arrival of Bifang and Luotuo, they were consumed at a rapid rate, with a few arriving every day. However, Bifang only picked the fruits and did not pull out the roots and rhizomes, so by next year, there will be another lush and sweet field of melons.
The last few melons were picked and carried on the camel's back.
After doing all this, Bifang raised his head to look at the sun, gently squeezed his camel belly, turned around, and officially headed north, with the scorching sun behind him and the ground covered with golden light.
“Humans often regard any external environment that they are not adapted to as adversity and use metaphors to struggle against it.”
"I used to think so, but after going through so many things, my thinking began to change. That is not a good way to survive in dangerous situations - fighting against nature, the only loser is yourself."
“New environments do contain potential dangers and you have to take precautions in advance, but nature doesn’t play favorites.”
"Learn to adapt to every climate and learn to use what the environment gives you. Climate depends not only on latitude, but also on location and altitude."
" Most desert areas were once fertile soils, and some organisms survived there and adapted to the new environment."
"Like them, survivors must learn to use any shade that can protect them from the scorching sun, minimize fluid loss, and limit daily activities. They must constantly learn from travelers crossing the desert."
【Survival of the fittest! 】
[If you can’t change nature, then learn to change yourself]
【Mutation, begin! 】
Bifang closed his eyes, as if recalling something from the past.
After a moment, he continued.
"Some deserts, such as the Sahara, the Middle East, Peru and northern Chile, and the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, have very large temperature differences between day and night. At night, water vapor condenses in the air and precious water is obtained."
"In the Namibian Desert in South Africa, moist fog brought by sea breezes also provides the water vapor necessary for life."
"In areas such as Western Australia, northern Mexico and the Mojave Desert in southwestern America, where the temperature difference between day and night is relatively small, there is little condensation of water vapour, so plants and animals are scarce and survival is more difficult."
“Sometimes, like in the Kalahari Desert, there are sparse grasses and thorny bushes. Even in the most barren environments, some life can still survive, but you have to know how to find it.”
"In the desert, you will encounter sandstorms, and visibility is almost reduced to zero. You need to take good precautions to prevent sand from entering your mouth, eyes, ears and nose. In addition, there are cyclonic sand columns, a desert whirlwind similar to a tornado, which is very common."
"Even if the rains do come, which may take years in some areas, don't be too happy. They may come down in torrents and quickly form huge floods, which will soon be absorbed by the dry surface."
"It sounds dangerous, but during this period, some plants will bloom briefly, and animals that reproduce quickly will complete their life cycle, such as the spadefoot toad in Arizona."
[Another day of being shocked by knowledge]
[Lao Fang knows too much! ! (shaking the light stick crazily)]
[The No. 1 jungle master is online, animals, tremble! ! ]
Facing the cheers of the audience, Bifang smiled and gently shook the reins to make the camel walk faster.
Feeling the wind flowing in the air, Bifang Wude took out a felt hat from the backpack hanging next to the camel.
[Hiss, Lao Fang took out something strange again]
Where did this come from?
[Fuck, did I enter the theater of Indiana Jones? ]
"I have said so much just to make you understand the true meaning of survival. Don't blame others. You need to use your brain, which is our most precious asset. Then, you need to discover and adapt to the glimmer of hope in those extreme environments."
"We now have only one goal in front of us, and that is the Sahara, the worst, most famous and largest death desert in the world."
"In the past, the Sahara was an oasis where many people lived and multiplied. But as the environment deteriorated, the area was gradually covered by desert and became one of the areas with the worst natural conditions on Earth, and one of the least suitable areas for biological survival."
"Our goal is to cross it within a limited time."
Bifang put on his felt hat to block out the glaring sunlight.
He flicked the brim of his hat with his index finger, and the shaking cast a slanted shadow that concealed his expression.
"In Around the World in Eighty Days, Mr. Fogg was able to travel around the world and return to London in 80 days. I believe that we can also cross the entire ."
