The itinerary was very simple: our goal was to see the remnants of the Great Wall. I’m someone who likes carefree fun — go wherever I want. On weekends when there’s nothing much to do, I’ll post a thread to gather three or five teammates, have a casual meal, and then leisurely ride horses around. Maybe I’m too casual — many people think I’m more like a close buddy than a team leader. I get along with everyone so easily, haha. People, what matters is communication. As long as our minds are in sync and our goals are aligned, we naturally feel like old friends upon meeting. We came together through the Green Field forum — to engage in activities, to have fun, to be joyful, to run wild, and then when the sun sets behind the mountains, we all cheerfully part ways, each returning to their own home, each to their own family.
The activity was scheduled for Sunday to avoid the Saturday peak for horse riding — for a bit of peace and quiet. Although going back to work on Monday might be a bit tiring, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. I’m not one for loud gatherings or social obligations; my personality clearly leans toward the more laid-back, older crowd. When we arrived at Tianmo and saw how unusually quiet the usually bustling farmhouse was, our mood instantly became much more relaxed. This is the kind of environment where I like to let loose — the symphony of nature, and I’m just that one vibrant note. No need to worry about other melodies, no need to consider whether I’m affecting others’ enjoyment — just letting myself run wild and have fun without restraint. Coincidentally, I thought no one would sign up for an arrangement like this, but surprisingly, seven fellow horse enthusiasts joined me — what a pleasant surprise~!!
!We gathered promptly at 10 a.m. at the Sixth Ring Expressway. Interestingly, Old Ning Shen Dao turned out to be a young man born in 1985. Seems this guy has a somewhat similar aging personality to mine. Upon our first meeting, he even gave me a book about the significance of releasing captive animals — I’ve found it quite enlightening over the past couple of days. I appreciate the culture of compassion, and my mother also takes care of many stray cats. Seeing someone his age with such respect for life and a benevolent spirit naturally piqued my interest. Haha, getting a bit gossipy. If there's another chance, I’d really like to sit down and have a good chat with you.
We arrived at Tianmo around 11 a.m. Yongtai’s place was unusually quiet. Watching the kitchen staff busy preparing lunch for us, I felt a bit spoiled. At 30 yuan per person, I asked Sister Sunscreen to handle the finances and order the meals. She did a great job — in the end, we didn’t even finish the rice and the chicken soup, which felt a bit wasteful, honestly.
At 1 p.m., we set off together. We passed through the valleys of Tianmo, turned into Miaogang Village, entered the mountains, and after seeing the stone cave dwellings, I thought everything was going smoothly and victory was near. But then the guide and I got hopelessly confused — left or right??? I remembered that last time with Teacher Ma, we had turned right to come back. The guide said the route he had inquired about was straight ahead... Carelessly heading into the mountains, climbing and climbing, we could see the city wall just 50–60 meters away, but just couldn’t reach the foot of the Great Wall. Frustrating... By the time we checked the clock, it was already 3 p.m. We couldn’t afford any delays — better to turn back, or we wouldn’t make it back before sunset, which would be too dangerous. No one complained to me — their tolerance and open-mindedness made me deeply feel the camaraderie and understanding within the team.
After this little adventure, I checked the route with Teacher Ma, and it turned out we had just missed one turn. Damn it, just one step away, and we couldn’t take photos of everyone standing on the Great Wall. I feel truly guilty. I sincerely apologize — it was my oversight, I didn’t prepare well enough. I was just thinking about running around, and completely forgot how to climb... I’m really sorry, truly sorry~!! But my little one at home has already scolded me on my behalf: “You’re way too relaxed as a team leader, just leading everyone to run around without even knowing the way!!”~~~
Alright, this time we’ll just admire it from afar — next time, I’ll definitely take everyone up there~!!! Maybe it’s fate. I’ll try to post the photos today — spent half the night fiddling with them but no luck. They’re honestly huge — no matter how much I compress them, they still won’t work. I’m dizzy.
Stay tuned for the “big” photos……………………
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