How crazy is this post-90s generation who gave up a stable life and traveled to Africa for two years on a budget?

Some people say that the most popular tourist destination in China belongs to Tibet. And abroad, it must be Africa.

Tibet is fascinating, and Africa is crazy.

It is said that there are three types of people who are keen to go to Tibet: those who are lovelorn, those who have failed in their careers, and those who are crazy.

Some people are freed from failed relationships and regard travel as a kind of forgetfulness. Some people withdraw from their work and start anew on their journey.

But what about the madman? Why?

Let the old picture of a boy born in the 90s tell you the answer.

All children of God will go to Tibet

The beginning of Laotu Walking originated from the enlightenment books of many travel players - "Ten Years of Backpacking" by Xiaopeng.

After finishing the college entrance examination, Lao Tu joked with his friends, "I want to travel with a backpack." Unexpectedly, it became his life style for a long time.

In order to see the Tibet he learned about in "All the Children of God Go to Tibet", he relied on scholarships to start a business selling quilts and save money. use.

He believes that he is a "child of God", so he must go to Tibet.

For Lao Tu, if you didn’t realize what you wanted to do when you were young, you don’t want to live such a life.

What may seem like a crazy idea to others, he actually realized his dream.

After living in Chongqing for twenty years, he left his hometown for the first time.

Once you start walking, you can't stop.

The blue planet overlooked by the departure

Lao Tu has been to Tibet several times.

If I went to Tibet in my sophomore year to follow in the footsteps of the imaginary enemy of Tibet and see the world in the book, then I went to Tibet in my junior year just to see that lunatic’s gathering place. Take a look and think about what kind of life you want.

The first time I entered Tibet, the lake in Namtso, the wine in Lhasa, and the Tibetan language of the Aga religion all made Lao Tu yearn for it.

The second time I went to Tibet was for the life I longed for. Looking up at the sacred mountain in winter, let yourself be like an eagle with spread wings, running desperately towards the Everest base camp.

It is very cold at the foot of Mount Everest and there are very few people. Basically no one comes to this place in winter.

Heart-shaped stone at the foot of Mount Everest

The road to Mount Everest is winding and rugged, with nine twists and turns. It is said that there are 108 turns.

Rushing to Mount Everest at dusk and sunset, my character exploded, and I enjoyed the beautiful scene of the sun shining on Jinshan Mountain.

The old picture said that sometimes, the mystery of fate makes people feel weird and magical.

Lao Tu once frantically looked for opportunities to go abroad.

In his junior year, he signed up to volunteer on a hedgehog trip to Kenya, but was not selected. But he firmly believes that he can reach Africa through hard work.

Financial strength does not allow it, and I am not an Internet celebrity. Without sponsors, the idea of ??traveling to Africa cannot be realized.

But later, by chance, he found out about the work of the Belt and Road Initiative. So he charged up like crazy and picked up the English that was returned to the teacher in college.

After hours of crazy English learning every day and a true desire for his dream, he successfully applied for the job. Following the footsteps of the Belt and Road Initiative, Lao Tu went to Kenya, Africa.

His "madness" made him get his wish.

Africa, a dangerous paradise

Lao Tu’s first impression of Africa is that the whole world belongs to him .

He likes to climb mountains. There, every time he climbed a mountain, he saw endless plains.

Standing on the top of the mountain, there is always a feeling of dominance in my heart.

There is nothing better than immersing yourself in nature.

However, not everything in Africa is as beautiful as imagined.

The African uncle who keeps arguing, the monotonous work, the anxious project progress on the Excel sheet, roads and vehicles that are flooded by heavy rain from time to time, and sudden tornadoes , as well as all kinds of weird reptile snakes.

Africa is a dangerous paradise.

During his time in Africa, Lao Tu experienced two national election campaigns.

Because the people suddenly said that the first election did not count and they wanted to vote again, the momentum was very scary.

At that time, they loaded the pickup truck with various supplies, water, food, etc., ready to escape at any time.

In the event of unrest, they would seal up the company's assets and flee to South Sudan and Uganda.

The madness inside him turned into the madness before his eyes.

You can see people with guns when you walk on the road. Even children as young as twelve or thirteen carry a gun and go herding sheep. Anyway, I'm not surprised when I see a gun.

At that time, at the border between South Sudan and Kenya, the cleanup of the South Sudanese mileage began. After they had cleared dozens of kilometers, the government informed them that there were landmines there and they needed to be cleared first.

I have to say that I am really lucky to be alive.

In fact, most people in Africa are still very simple.

Their guns are not used for robbery, most of them are just to scare people who rob sheep, and to protect themselves.

Only by entering Africa can you have a deeper understanding of this mysterious country.

By chance, Lao Tu was transferred back to China and started the "job of a talent smuggler" - human resources. Asked why he switched from engineering to HR, he said:

"Actually, when I graduated, my MBTI career personality test was not suitable for engineers, but for dealing with people. HR.

I just studied engineering and had no choice. I didn’t expect to have nothing to do in Africa, but I was lucky enough to write myself back home. ”

Lao Tu said with emotion, time, it is a cunning dictator.

It always uses its favorite method to randomly distribute life cards to everyone.

You never know whether the time chip in your hand will lead you to light or darkness. Lose or gain, survive or destroy, you can only follow your heart and be content with the situation.

Human nature is the most touching

Lao Tu has an "African son".

This son is actually the child of an African driver.

Because the driver wanted to commemorate his friendship with Lao Tu, when his fifth child was born, he said to Lao Tu: "Boss, my next child, I plan to join you. Name."

Therefore, the child's name contained Lao Tu's English name.

Lao Tu once said to his driver friend: "I plan to learn Swahili."

The driver drew him illustrated dictionaries in English and Swahili, and also gave the old icon the lucky number "5" on the truck.

Lao Tu suddenly discovered that after staying in Africa for more than a year, he actually met many particularly friendly Africans. Although there are many human weaknesses of greed and laziness, more often than not, he is given warmth and touch.

Once, a colleague from the main camp sent a message in the group saying that there were conflicts between the locals and the Chinese over recruitment issues. They blocked the door and threw stones during the strike and then fired shots (it was later proven to be a misjudgment). , let Chinese personnel abroad pay attention to their own safety.

Lao Tu immediately called the driver and said to him: "Now, something happened at the main camp. There is a big conflict between the locals and the Chinese, and shots have been fired ( It was later confirmed that it was our security who fired the shot)

You stayed in the cab. If it was really dangerous, you are the only one I can trust. "

As a result, the first thing the driver said to him was: "Boss, you and I go to my father's place. My father has guns and food. We can fight them and protect you."

Lao Tu said that in our eyes, places that are backward, poor, and devastated by life will also shine with the light and warmth of humanity.

These are things he will never forget.

Traveling requires this kind of madness

Returning to the old pictures in China, working in HR, feeling the city’s infrastructure benefits , apart from being poor, life seems to be quite nourishing.

When you have nothing to do, go out and be a volunteer in a charity music band, save enough time for vacation, and then go to the vast desert or the mysterious ancient village to explore all the unknown.

The life in Africa recorded in his writing has become a window for many newcomers working abroad to understand Africa.

Whether it is the president who has been elected several times, or the Chinese compatriots who are fighting against each other on the African border, they have become the mysterious mark of Africa.

Sometimes some African friends stationed abroad send back some of his past articles, which are reprinted and read by many people. The memory of Africa continues in different time and space.

"Africa is a wild, rough, yet tolerant paradise where dangers and opportunities coexist." This is how Lao Tu came to Africa. imprint.

Although he is ordinary and ordinary, he believes:

Time is a great author, and it will eventually write Brilliant chapter.

While exploring the world, create a different version of yourself.

This self is light, tolerant, and invulnerable.

Therefore, he will continue to walk crazily.

Stepping out means letting go, exploring, and moving forward.

When I look back on my life, I have no regrets about myself or everything I have encountered.

Maybe greedy. However, as a human being, you have to try the life you want.

It would be a pity to live this life without trying anything.

Before the "crazy" fire in your heart goes out, let yourself burn and go.

Because if you don’t go crazy, you will get old.