After lunch and a brief rest, we continued on our way.
The afternoon journey was only 18 kilometers, but it was all steep slopes, with the altitude rising from 2,500 meters to 3,200 meters. This was a very big challenge.
The pressure was already high, but it started to rain as soon as we left Kangding.
Everyone quickly stopped and put on their raincoats. After all, in this high-altitude place, the only thing they were afraid of was getting sick. It would be very dangerous if it caused pulmonary edema or cerebral edema.
It was the first time for a group of people to walk on a rainy road. The wind was very strong, and the temperature dropped sharply. It was very cold. Several of them were inexperienced, so the walk was very hard.
Especially the girls, except for Cen Li, who was in amazing physical condition, all had pale lips due to the cold.
However, everyone is persisting and no one chooses to give up.
That is, when we were approaching Zheduotang Village, it suddenly started raining heavily. I had no choice but to stop and ran into a car to take shelter temporarily. I waited until the rain stopped before continuing on my way.
While several people were waiting, they met a middle-aged man in his forties. His car seemed to have a problem and he was pushing it in the heavy rain.
"Hello, sir, do you need to come in to take shelter from the rain?" When he approached, Cen Li lowered the window and greeted him.
Looking at each other's equipment, you can tell that they are also riding to the snow area. We are in the same boat, so we help each other out.
"Thank you."
The other party was obviously frozen, his lips were bloodless, and his body was trembling slightly. He immediately agreed to Cen Li's help.
Let people get in the car and quickly hand them towels and food.
The other person ate a little anxiously and was obviously starving.
Everyone didn't say much. They waited until the other party had finished eating and then said thank you, "Thank you so much. Otherwise, my journey would have been difficult. The rain was really heavy."
"You're welcome. You should draw your sword to help when there is an injustice." Huang Anchao, a relatively carefree man, asked directly, "Uncle, you rode into Tibet too, right? What do you call me?"
Hearing these words, the other party obviously had a headache. He coughed and said, "My name is Dong Hongkang. Don't call me uncle. My children are only as old as you."
"Hahahaha..." When everyone heard this, they all laughed.
It was still raining outside, so everyone started chatting, and Dong Hongkang, the only outsider, became the center of the conversation.
Huang Anchao also changed his words in response, and said with a smile, "Uncle, where did you come from?"
Dong Hongkang didn't hide anything, he smiled and said, "I am from Haishi and I am a physical education teacher."
When everyone heard this, they all gave a thumbs up, "No wonder you are so brave and dare to ride into the snowy area alone."
Dong Hongkang is also a talkative person. During the exchange, everyone discovered that he is also a senior tour guide and is very familiar with the route to Tibet. He said he has been there several times.
So, Cen Li and the others invited Dong Hongkang to go with them.
Dong Hongkang also readily agreed.
The mountains near Zheduotang Village are higher and there are more clouds. When clouds come, it rains, and when the clouds pass, it becomes sunny.
Continuing riding, we soon arrived at the inn.
But the altitude here is high, and it feels obviously cold. Moreover, due to the high altitude, even Cen Li feels that her heartbeat has accelerated.
Among the friends, Huang Anchao and Gu Jiajia had high fever, but their symptoms were not serious, except for some headaches.
"Today I suddenly climbed to an altitude of more than 3,000, so I will feel a little uncomfortable. It will be fine after I get used to it overnight." At this time, Dong Hongkang reassured several people, "If the pain is really unbearable, you can take some painkillers.