"Because this is equipment left over from the British Army during World War II. Now it has been converted into off-road vehicles, specially designed to run on such mountain roads. Regardless of their age, their performance is still very good, even better than some modern cars." Dutchman
He pointed at the convoy behind him.
"What's wrong with this car? Can it be repaired?" Hong Tao continued to ask.
"It seems that there is something wrong with the water tank. I guess they use the river water here. There is too much sediment in it. If you can find some clean water to wash it away, it should be fine." Holland said while looking at Hong Tao.
"I
I knew he was thinking about the buckets of drinking water in the motorcade, but he couldn't ask for them because they were reserved for guests.
More than ten minutes later, Hong Tao added another thing to his impression of Holland: He can repair cars! What he said was quite right. After pouring 2 buckets of water, the old car started smoothly, and then it fell on its butt.
The black smoke continued to climb toward the top of the mountain.
There were no passengers in the car, and the car was full of luggage. The black driver said a lot of things to Hong Tao, then handed Hong Tao a small wooden stick, patted his chest and drove off.
"What the hell is this? Two buckets of water in exchange for a branch? I didn't say I wanted to exchange it with him, so I gave him the water!" Hong Tao planned to throw away the broken branch less than half a meter long. This black man
It's so arrogant, he doesn't even intend to betray the favor, and just exchanges it for equal value with such a broken branch! Hong Tao is very angry!
"Don't throw it away! Let's go, get in the car first!" Holland grabbed Hong Tao's arm, snatched the branch away, and then looked worriedly at the broken car that had just turned the corner.
"Have we met a gang? A warlord?" Hong Tao was startled by the Dutchman's action and his cautious expression. He thought he understood something.
"There are no warlords here. The driver is a Maasai and this stick is his token. If he sees you throwing away his token, you will become his enemy! This is the highest insult. The Maasai people use to let go
Cows make a living. This little stick is what they use to drive the cows. When he hands it to you, it means
He gave everything he had to you, so you should keep it until you get to their village. If you want to return it to him, be sure to keep it safe, or do you want me to keep it for you?" Holland pissed on Hong Tao again.
I took a customs class and asked Hong Tao for permission, but he had already put the stick in his holster.
"Then can I use this stick to exchange for some prey with them? For example, let them help us track elephants, rhinos, etc. Aren't they good at this?" Hong Tao understood immediately. This thing is just a favor, it doesn't have to be in vain.
No, anyway, whether I can come to Africa in my lifetime is still a question.
"This is an invitation, asking you to be a guest in their village. The Maasai people never owe favors, but whether they will help you hunt depends on your ability. Their character is very troublesome, and they don't just use it.
Money or things can persuade you, but I think you can try your kind of Chinese wine. The Maasai tribe also makes milk wine. I think they will like your gift." Holland pointed with a smirk.
Behind the carriage.
"What a big bathtub!"
At four o'clock in the afternoon, the team finally climbed to the top of the crater. Looking from here, the entire crater is like a big bathtub, surrounded by a circle of mountains with very uniform heights. The farthest point is just left on the horizon.
cast a shadow. And that distance is the diameter of the crater: 18 kilometers.
Different from the East African grasslands outside, the colors in the crater are mostly green, blue, and white. The green ones are the vibrant grass, the blue ones are the dotted lakes, and the white ones are...
"Yerong, what is that white thing?" Hong Tao didn't know what the white thing in the crater was, so he had no choice but to ask without shame.
"That's a salt lake. It's not the rainy season now. All the water has evaporated."
"No wonder there are so many animals here. There are green grass, clear water, salt lakes, food, drink, and even minerals. If I were an animal, I wouldn't leave." Only then did Hong Tao understand why this place became an animal paradise. The environment was simply
Great, if the East African grassland is a five-star hotel for animals, then this place is like a seven-star sailing hotel in human society.
"Actually, not all animals are here. You can pay attention. At least one animal is missing here. After you find out, I will tell you why this animal is missing." Holland Urinary began to get candies with Hong Tao again.
"If you don't like talking, I don't have time to observe that thing. Besides, if you mention that there is one less kind of mouse, how can I find it? That's nonsense!" Hong Tao is a docile donkey. The more arrogant you are, the more rebellious he will be.
The most beautiful place on the top of the mountain is not the natural scenery, but a small group of buildings. They are at the end of the dirt road on the top of the mountain. From a distance, they look like a group of big mushrooms growing on the mountain. This is the hotel where Hong Tao and the others will stay tonight.
Also the most famous hotel in East Africa: Ngorongoro Reserve Hotel.
This hotel is built according to the mountain, and all the building materials used are locally sourced. The walls are made of brown volcanic ash, and the roof is made of acacia tree trunks and palm tree leaves. Although the building is very tall
, but the feeling is not very dazzling, but more of a sense of harmony, as if it is integrated with the mountains and grasslands here.
Of course, the interior of the hotel is still very modern and luxurious. Basically all the modern facilities that should be found in big hotels in the world are here, and there are also more local custom decorations that are not found in other places. From the wood carvings and bright red and purple
Looking at the silk tapestry, Hong Tao felt that it was a bit of a mix of African and Arabic styles.
According to the hunting guide, this hotel specializes in receiving foreigners. The price is very high, and it is difficult to book a room. Basically, you have to book it about six months in advance. As for why Hong Tao and the others had a room when they arrived, it is not because of the locals.
I like Chinese people not because a customer happens to be checking out, nor because Hong Tao looks too good.
Handsome, but Naison Company, as a large hunting guide company in East Africa, has a contract with this hotel all year round. Their customers usually stay in this hotel when they come here. From this aspect, it is the first time to go to a strange place.
Whether traveling or safari, it is still necessary to find an internationally renowned intermediary company.
This hotel is not only unique on the outside, but also unique inside the rooms. The room where Boss Liu lives is entirely decorated with black wood carvings, and there are no carpets on the floor. It looks so primitive and African.
The fat boss’s room is quite well decorated, but the large balcony is so enviable. If you lift the curtains, you will see the endless prairie inside the crater. If you walk a few steps outside and stand on the balcony, your feet will actually be suspended in the air.
, which is equivalent to you standing in mid-air in the crater.
Hong Tao's room is the most interesting. The whole room is round, the roof is like a grass roof, and the floor is not carpeted, but a kind of straw curtain, which is quite textured and not squeaky when you step on it. As for the balcony,
Hong Tao's room does not have a balcony, but there is an open-air roof that can be climbed up. However, the roof looks quite hanging, and half of the house is outside the top of the mountain. People who are slightly afraid of heights will definitely not dare to live in this house.
After tidying up the room, the group went to the restaurant on the second floor to feed their bellies first. They had to rush to the plane and car this day. At noon, everyone just ate some convenience food and didn't even eat a real meal. Especially the fat ones.
The boss was so airsick that he vomited all his stomach. When the team just arrived at the top of the mountain, he started asking what time for dinner and basically ignored the beautiful scenery inside the crater. It seemed that he was really hungry.
Since it is a hotel that specializes in business for European and American tourists, dinner is a relatively authentic Western meal. As for how authentic Western food is, Hong Tao doesn't know. The only time he has eaten it in his previous life and this life was in Canada. In his impression, it was
When cooking
It would be very authentic if the dishes were not served in one piece but in batches. As for which one was the first dish and which one was the main dish, he didn't know. All the ordering tasks were done by the Dutch. He just
