If we were to make a ranking list of desert areas on the earth, there is no doubt that the Sahara would be at the top of the list for its desolate temperament and the fact that it is a restricted area for life.
Because of this, going there to challenge the physical and psychological limits has become the dream of many brave people.
However, it is just a dream.
From the South Pacific to the Northern Sahara, based on the landing point of the plane, this journey should have started in Ghana, but to Bifang, Ghana was just the moving scenery outside the window.
There are many ways to enter the Sahara, and driving off-road in a four-wheel drive is the easiest and fastest way.
From Ghana to Burkina Faso, when the off-road vehicle leaves the city, the outline of the houses in the field of vision is submerged by the dust rising behind it.
The dim light of dawn cannot yet clearly see the road, but the violent bumps of the car can already feel the continuity and hugeness of the earth.
Watching the materials of the houses gradually change from cement and brick wood to colorful clay, and the earth changing from dark green to cracked yellow, it seems like stepping from the world of life to the world of the dead little by little.
"In the desert, you should wear light, loose and well-fitting clothing, and there should be an air layer between the clothing and the body for heat insulation."
"Long trousers are better at preventing mosquito bites than shorts and are also great at preventing sunburn on your legs during the day. You need to cover your head and feet."
Sitting on a camel with his back against the raised saddle and hump, Bi Fang Dama Jin Dao imparted some key survival knowledge to the audience.
The raw material of the camel saddle is just ordinary bark, but the weaving of Bi Fang provides good stability and riding experience.
This is my first experience of being able to sit calmly on a "vehicle" and communicate with the audience.
Unexpectedly cool.
"Don't take off all your clothes when you feel hot and dress up like a beach boy, otherwise you will find that your skin is as red as a baboon's butt at the end of the day."
"If you persist for a few more days, you can still see the entire process of your skin from dandruff to gradual ulcers. At that time, it will not just be the red butt of a baboon, but it will become a molting toad."
"You don't want to see that scene. Not only is it painful and disgusting, but it will also leave scars that are difficult to remove after treatment."
[I'm a little scared to say it] [Do you have a picture? I want Kangkang (dog head)]
[Our live broadcast room has business cooperation with Qiandu, you can search pictures for free, go ahead] [Awesome, so high-end]
"Wearing clothing can not only help prevent sun exposure, but also reduce body fluid loss and keep warm at night. Sweating at this time can also effectively cool down, while preventing mosquito bites and thorn stings."
"Don't walk barefoot on hot sand, otherwise it will be too late by the time your feet feel hot."
"Walking barefoot may cause the skin to be burned and blistered, or even cause suppuration and infection. Don't wear flat sandals, as your toes will also be exposed. If you don't have suitable shoes, you can improvise a pair of cloth. Leggings are fine.
Stops sand from getting into shoes."
"There are still a lot of precautions and preparations when traveling in the desert, but the deserts are actually the same. If you have watched the Qaidam episode, some of the content may be familiar to you."
On the red earth, Bifang, who was on the camel's back, took off his hat and filled it with a towel, attracting everyone's attention again.
"For example, this hat. I don't just wear a hat to look cool. Although it is indeed very handsome, it is actually a necessary means. First, it blocks the sun, protects sight and eyes, and second, it protects the head and neck."
"Whether it's snow blindness or the strong sun in the desert, the essence is that too strong sunlight causes damage to the eyes."
"So goggles or sunglasses can be extremely useful in the desert, although goggles are mostly designed for polar life and may not be very practical."
"In addition, you can also apply cigarette ashes and wear a strip of appropriate width in front, which can also protect your eyes from the harm of various reflected lights and wind and sand. I have already talked about these."
"The last thing is this towel."
Bi Fang shook the cloth stuffed into his hat. It looked very strange and a bit nondescript.
"A hat with a piece of cloth attached to the back can protect the head and neck, and it would be better to imitate the headscarf worn by residents living in desert areas."
"All you need is a piece of fabric about 120 square centimeters square, a smaller piece of fabric about the size of a handkerchief, and a strip of fabric, preferably a tie, to sew the first two together."
"Using the handkerchief as a top, fold the large piece of fabric diagonally over the handkerchief, with the longer edges facing forward, and tie them with strips of fabric around the head."
"The last thing is to be able to take it off easily. In this way, it can protect you from the sun and heat, keep you cool and prevent sandstorms. Putting it on your face while sleeping at night can also prevent cold."
[Another small detail][The sun is so big][I want to say something, I also want to visit the Sahara]
[In the desert, it’s actually the same, it can also be done in China] [I want to ride the train and cross the entire desert]
"After Burkina Faso, we will go to Mali, then Algeria, then Niger, Chad, Libya, and finally we will go to Egypt to see the pyramids. That will probably be our entire itinerary."
Putting on his hat again, Bi Fang turned his back to the sun and once again told the audience about this time's route.
"The original meaning of the word Sahara in Arabic is to symbolize the vast barren land, but later it changed its meaning to the great desert."
"According to the composition of the surface, deserts can be divided into rock deserts, gravel deserts, deserts and mud deserts. However, people usually refer to deserts as deserts."
"The Sahara is actually like this. Although it is called a desert, it is really huge. It stretches from the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the shores of the Red Sea in the east. It has almost every kind of terrain."
"There are three major plateaus in the central part and the highest peak, Kusi Mountain, at an altitude of 3,415 meters. The plateau is covered with dry valleys formed by flowing water in the past humid climate period. On its periphery are large areas of rock and gravel deserts, and beyond are sand seas and deserts.
It is dotted with oases as few as morning stars.”
"Although the road we are taking now is very similar to a traditional desert, it is just because Burkina Faso is like this. When we enter Mali, we will encounter many different terrains, similar to rock deserts, with rocks everywhere and grand canyons.
A true cliffhanger.”
"When we go to Chad, it's different again. We can see grasslands, trees, and the treasures of the Sahara. Those are very interesting things, such as groups of wild camels, crocodiles, and some weird things.
biology."
[The "interesting" mentioned by Fang Shen makes me a little scared]
[Does it refer to the fun of catching a rattlesnake and forcing it to release venom to quench its thirst?] [A tough man descends from the sky!] [The song "demxns" should be played at this time]
[One thing to say is that the problem is not monotony, but how to survive (face covering)]
"This journey will open your eyes and break your stereotype of the desert. The Sahara is by no means just as full of yellow sand as you imagine."