Chapter 48: Colonialism

"Socotra is 241 kilometres from Cape Guadafoy, Somalia, 380 kilometres from Yemen, and 800 kilometres from the port of Aden." Zeng Tian took them to walk in the mountains and explained, "37% of the 825 plant species on the island, 90% of the reptiles and 95% of the snail species are unseen in other parts of the world, and there are 192 species of birds living here, of which 44 species breed on the island, 85 species migrate regularly, and 10 species are unique." ”

"It's like being on Mars, it's different from anywhere else on Earth, and it's almost time to apply for a natural heritage site." Chen Bo said with emotion.

Indeed, the climatic conditions here are a key factor in the diversity and specificity of the island. The cold Somali Currents in the south and the warm Indian Ocean Currents in the north meet in the southwest to create natural fishing grounds. The western part of the island has a desert monsoon climate, with drought and little rain all year round, as well as deserts and Gobi regions. In the eastern part of the country, the rainy season is from April to November, with an annual rainfall of up to 1,500 millilitres. ”

"Such a small island with such a complex and varied geographical feature? It's amazing, isn't it? ”

"That's the way it is, the end of Mount Hehir is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and it can be called a fairyland. The western region is a different story, where many aborigines still live in limestone caves, and even Hadib lives a primitive life of sunrise and sunset, with limited electricity, food, medical care, and educational resources. ”

"This is really a virgin island, and it is really a waste that Yemen will not develop such a treasure land."

"They won't care, North and South Yemen plus the Houthis, not only political infighting, but also religious disputes." Haya took over and said that she, an authentic Arab, had a say in the situation on the peninsula.

"It's not so much of a problem here, there are 60 percent Muslims on the island, and 40 percent of the Christians, brought in by the Portuguese, British and Soviet colonizers, and they get along very well." Zeng Tian said as he looked at Abu.

"The USSR has collapsed." Abu pursed his lips and said indifferently that the former superpower had never been at peace, and Yemen was an important part of the Cold War when it grabbed territory and exerted influence with the United States everywhere.

Huaxia is all about charity, and the aid medical team is all over the African continent, but it is much more generous than these old Maozi and foreign devils. You fight, I wipe my ass, a kind rabbit image.

After a trip to the mountains of Hehir, we head to the plains of the central region, where the scenery is not so fantastic, but it is very beautiful.

Silver sandy beaches, emerald waters, tall date palms, but unfortunately undeveloped, otherwise it is definitely a holiday paradise, no worse than the Maldives.

Children walk barefoot on the sand, picking up conch shells and shells that are bigger than their heads, as well as round, colorful pebbles formed by the waves.

"Daddy, look there's a little crab here." Qing Yu was wearing a floral skirt and pigtails, and showed off to Chen Bo with the booty in her hand.

"It's called a hermit crab, and he wants to protect himself from being harmed in this little conch."

"That'...... So it's like a snail, and this shell is its house, right? ”

"Well, sort of. But it's different, the snail is born, and this shell is picked up by it. Chen Bo patiently explained to satisfy her curiosity about the whole world.

The beach, the waves, the date palms, and the slight sea breeze blow to smoke the tourists. With lovers, children, and laughter, this is the happiest moment.

When the sun gradually sank in the west and was about to sink into the sea, Chen Bo and others also bid farewell to Socotra Island and returned to the yacht.

Even if you want to live on the island, the supply of water and electricity is insufficient, there are no hotels, the dwellings of ordinary people are still made of the dry leaves of date palms, and even the chief's house is nothing more than a house made of stones and adobe.

"Roman, how is this island?"

"Well, it's interesting." Abu said casually.

"How about you say we buy it and develop tourism resources? You also see how beautiful the sea view here is, the mountain can also be designed as a unique geopark, and it is definitely advantageous to hold the throat of Asia, Europe and Africa, and build a port for transit. ”

"Damn! You're crazy! Just this island? No water, no electricity, how much do you have to invest to recoup your capital? It's not a matter of hundreds of millions of dollars. Besides, don't you look at where this belongs? Yemen, big brother. The situation is so chaotic, fighting all day long, it is not safe at all! Abu immediately rejected his proposal, and said, "If you want to buy an island to play with, I have one in the Bahamas, and it will be 80 million dollars to transfer to you at a flat price." ”

"What's the meaning over there, it's face to face with Palm Beach, but it's about 50 kilometers by sea. The point is that my daughter likes it here, so I want to try to see if I can buy it, Yemen is so poor that she shouldn't mind selling an island, right? ”

"You decide for yourself, I won't invest, it's completely worthless." Abu remained unmoved, and he was always generous and refused to untie his wallet.

"Then I'll invest it myself, and you won't be angry in the future. Also, you've got to do me a favor. ”

"It's easy to say anything but money." Abu has changed from a local tyrant who spends money to a miser, which is really rare, and he has lived for a long time.

"Stingy, you helped me get the geographical, hydrological, and meteorological data of Socotra."

"Why me?"

"Nonsense, you're from the former Soviet Union! Do those navy members live here and eat tuna every day? ”

"Okay, if I owe you, I'll do it." Abu replied helplessly, "But I still have to persuade you not to spend this unjust money." ”

Chen Bo didn't reply again, and left his magnetic compass and returned to the Milky Way.

"Daddy, Daddy. Shall we live here in the future? You see there are dolphins, and there are beaches, and there are a lot of birds......" Seeing him come back, Qingyu and Jinyu seemed to have discussed, one hugged a thigh, and said in a coquettish tone.

"Okay, but you have to do well in your studies."

"My sister hasn't gone to school yet." Jinyu jumped out and questioned.

"It's time to go to school in the fall, and if you don't get an A, you'll be deprived of your right to keep pets." Since the last time, Chen Bo has started to talk about pets once they make a mistake, which is indeed their weakness.

"Hmph, who's afraid of whom!" Jinyu, the little devil, refused to admit defeat and had a fight with her own father, but after turning around, she went to play with the others again, and she probably forgot everything she said just now.

Haya was on the side, looking at it all in her eyes, and couldn't help but be a little anxious and said, "It's not good to lie to children, it's better to say less about this kind of big talk in the future." ”

"You think I just perfunctory them?"

"Isn't it?"

"Of course not, I've never liked to promise anything I can't do." Chen Bo shook his head and said, "The environment here is very good, I will give them a surprise, and I will also give you a surprise." ”

"Just don't be scared."

"Definitely not, you play with them for a while, and I'll talk to Frank about something."

After Chen Bo broke her away, he said to Frank, who had been beside him, "When you are sleepy, someone will send a pillow, have you seen this island?" The location is truly unique. O choke point, the only way to pass through Asia, Europe and Africa, if you can build a base here, all the freighters will dock here to place orders, and then end in Djibouti. The voyage lasted only one day, and it was also the most unsafe. ”

"It's good, but isn't it Yemeni territory?"

"Yemen is also a human being, and if it is a human being, it will have selfishness, and if there is selfishness, you can use it." Chen Bo analyzed, "Although I don't know what the situation in Yemen is, I know how poor and backward it is to let Huaxia sponsor medical care for free for so many years, this is the same as doing business, as long as you find the intersection of interests, you can reach a consensus." ”

"Isn't that a criticism of colonialism?"

"No, when the time comes, I will personally come to collect the debt, and the favors owed to me will have to be repaid, and it will be just a matter of mouth." Chen Bo said confidently, "Tell me to sail the boat, let's go to Mansur to talk to us first." ”

"Okay, that's the end of the journey, almost tomorrow afternoon."

"Well, drive slowly, there's nothing fun about this section of the sea anyway."

As the lost land of Socotra is gradually left behind by yachts, the inhabitants of Socotra may welcome the long-lost light in the near future, depending on the creation of it.

There were also a number of hiccups during the passage through the Strait of Holm, which strayed into Iranian territorial waters.

After some inquiries and checking the passports of both parties, they were happily released.

Without him, the country behind Chen Bo and Abu can explain everything, and Lao Maozi's only remaining spokesperson in the Middle East is Iran, and I Rabbit is not guilty of anyone. Saudi Arabia, I will sell you Dongfeng Express, and I abstained from voting on Iran's nuclear test in the Security Council, which is not inferior to the style of the mud.

After crossing the strait, it has entered the Persian Gulf, and after half a day's walk, it will reach the terminal Abu Dhabi.

Although a luxury yacht can meet all the needs of life, how can it be more stable than on land?

Luckily, there aren't too many waves in either the Mediterranean or the Arabian Sea, but if you're in the Pacific, you'll have to be careful, as this season is the time when typhoons are frequent.

"Chen, you're here with a watch." Mansour picked them up at the dock and gave them a warm hug as soon as they met. "I'm getting married tomorrow, and you'll only arrive today, if you miss this ......"

"Isn't there a next time?" Chen Bo quipped, anyway, you are married for the second time, and you still care about the third marriage and the fourth marriage.

"Haha, I haven't thought about that for the time being, I'll talk about it later. I haven't congratulated you on getting all of Orange Telecom in your pocket. ”

"I'm already a bare-bones commander, don't you know?"

"This is also a deception, I believe in my vision, if you can't even survive this little storm, but you really don't deserve to be my friend, and I won't still lend you the funds of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority."

Mansour grinned, giving him a meaningful look.