Chapter 20: The Mirage
The wind outside was really strong, but fortunately our tent was stable, so it was not blown away by the wind. This was largely due to Dickens, who chose a shelter for me to set up camp. Not long after the wind picked up, the rain poured down. Fortunately, our tent is tightly waterproof and located on relatively high ground, so we don't have to worry about water ingress.
It was stormy outside, and Duoduo and I were also in the tent. We frantically asked for each other again and again, tirelessly. The sound of a lot of wheezing was also blended into the sound of the rain outside the tent, like a beautiful tune. It was refreshing, intriguing, and made me feel enchanted.
We eventually fell asleep in exhaustion, and slept unusually peacefully and soundly. By the time I woke up, it was already dawn. We were woken up by the commotion outside, as if Dickens had gotten up, and they hurriedly got dressed. Because of last night's "night of hard fighting", I really don't think about it.
At this time, the old ghost patted us on the tent and told us to get up and set off. This grandson came too recklessly, and he was so frightened that he hurriedly covered his body with a thin quilt. Fortunately, the old ghost left after filming.
When we came out of the tent, we found that it was still raining lightly. However, compared to yesterday's storm, it is much more "calm".
When we all arrived, we were all shocked to find that there was no one in Lisa's tent!
We surveyed it yesterday, and it's a small island, just a few hundred meters away. There shouldn't be any danger, and even if she goes, she won't go far. Just as everyone was about to go to Lisa, they saw her walking back from a short distance away. He was still carrying wild fruits and wild birds in his hands, and it seemed that he was looking for something to eat.
I was wondering when Lisa had this ability to survive in the wild, when the old ghost had already run over and took what Lisa had in her hand. Lisa didn't say anything about hard work. I looked tired and quickly asked, "Are you okay?" ”
Lisa just smiled and shook her head, and then packed up the tent with us and boarded the boat for departure.
"Uncle, it's still raining. Why don't we wait for the rain to stop before we leave? The old ghost looked at the wild bird in his hand, and he didn't want to leave. He said to Dickens, "Since Lisa is a little girl's family, she has brought back all the wild birds." I also showed my hand and cooked a wild bird feast for everyone. ”
Dickens saw that the old ghost looked confident, and everyone happened to be hungry, so he agreed. Originally, I thought the old ghost was the kind of rich second generation who came to stretch out his hands and open his mouth. Unexpectedly, this guy really has two hits. Use a wooden bracket and make a fire, and it looks like it. It seems that everyone has their own strengths, and everyone has an unknown side.
When the old ghost was supporting the wooden frame, the rain also stopped, and the sky gradually improved. I was also amazed at how changeable the climate is, and the speed at which the weather changes is faster than flipping through a book.
The old ghost not only roasted wild birds, but also stewed gruel. We all ate a mouth full of oily flowers, with a big belly and a round waist. I joked, "Okay, old ghost! Just wait until you go back and finish your studies, and then open a restaurant. ”
As soon as the old ghost heard that I was praising him, he said proudly, "Hey, don't say it." It's not that I haven't thought about it, it's just that it's very boring to do it alone. Or, let's get a partnership? Don't go to archaeology to make hominids. ”
"I'll see it!" I say.
"When the time comes, I will be the man, and you will be the lobby manager. Duoduo and Lisa are the proprietress and collect money all day long. After finishing your leisure, you can make an antique or something, and your small life will be much more enjoyable! What do you guys think? The old ghost said.
I was just joking with him, and when he said it was serious, we all laughed at him. The old ghost saw that we were all laughing, and said, "Don't laugh, I'm serious!" ”
I said yes, yes, yes, and got up and packed up with Dickens and boarded the boat. But the old ghost stared at me very seriously, and said, "Our gentleman said a word, a quick horse, and it was decided." If you dare to go back, Lao Tzu will have to tear down your shack! ”
Seeing that the old ghost was so serious, I didn't talk to him anymore. If you're really in a hurry for a while, that's not good. I just hope that his three-minute heat will disappear quickly.
After getting on board, Dickens continued to fulfill his duties as captain and drove the ship conscientiously and responsibly. The weather also suddenly cleared, and the sun shone down in an instant. The sea on the side of the ship is sparkling and beautiful. The surrounding environment is also beautiful and the sky and the sea are blue as if water is about to seep out. It's a sight like this, and you really want to take a dip in it. While everyone was enjoying the view, Lisa got up and walked back.
Duoduo saw that Lisa's face was wrong, so he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?" Is there something uncomfortable? ”
"Well, maybe I caught a cold last night, right?" Lisa said.
Duoduo saw that Lisa's face was not very good-looking, so he said to me, "You are here first, and I will take her back to the cabin." ”
"Then let's go back to the cabin together, I'll just make up for it." I say.
As soon as the old ghost heard that everyone was going back, he reluctantly said, "You people are really boring! If you don't appreciate such a good weather, what do you sleep? ”
I smiled and said to the old ghost, "You, if you really don't want to go back, you can stay here." No one forced you to go back to sleep! ”
The old ghost stopped talking, and followed us to the cabin. At this moment, Dickens honked his horn. We looked up at him, and he struck a snatch ψ a sled, a punish, a stab, a lie, a stab, a sled, a sled, a pun
I saw that on the sea in the distance, there was a void and ethereal color. It's like luck is floating, and it's like water mist churning. After a while, a scene slowly emerged from the clouds. Contours fade and lines are sharpened.
"Mirage! Look, mirage! Seeing the scene in front of him, the old ghost couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart and shouted. In the same way, I was so excited that I quickly put my hand in my mouth and whistled loudly.
Along the way, we can see any scene, which is really worth the trip!
No wonder people in the world often say: the most beautiful scenery is in the inaccessible places. Now that I think about it, it makes sense. The mirage in front of you, as well as the island before, etc., are all beautiful pictures. It is no wonder that there are so many explorers in the world who do not hesitate to pay with their lives for the sake of the sacred place in their hearts.
There are countless records and descriptions of mirages in ancient texts. It is one of the favorite genres of poets, novelists, and writers.
Like the ancients Shen Kuo's clouds: "In the sea of Dengzhou, there are clouds from time to time, such as palaces, Taiguan, city walls, people, chariots and horses, crown covers, which can be seen throughout the history, and are called 'sea markets'." Or the day 'the mirage of the breath', doubtful otherwise. ”
Another example is Pu Songling's description: "Huanshan Mountain City, one of the eight views of Yi, but it has not been seen for several years." Sun Gongzi Yu Nian and the same people drink upstairs, suddenly see a lonely tower on the top of the hill towering, high inserted in the green dark, look at each other and be suspicious, and there is no such Zen temple in the near middle. No, see dozens of palaces, Biwa Feiyong, the beginning of the realization of the mountain city. Not long, the high wall is wide, even six or seven miles, and the city is actually a city. There are those who are in the building, those who are in the hall, and those who are in the square, vividly in their minds, and hundreds of millions. Suddenly the wind rose, the dust was reckless, and the city was vague. ”
Tang poem said: "I suddenly heard that there is a fairy mountain on the sea, and the mountain is in the ethereal space." With just a few strokes, another world is presented to the reader. There are countless examples of mirages, and they come in all shapes, but all of them are breathtaking!
As for the cause of the formation of mirage, the official explanation given is that it is a natural phenomenon formed by the refraction of light, also known as "mirage". It is a virtual image formed by the refraction of light reflected by objects on the earth by the atmosphere. Personally, I think this explanation is a bit too far-fetched.
The scene in front of him gradually became clear: in an endless sea of golden sand, several majestic quadrangular pyramidal buildings stood majestically in front of them. The wind blows around them and forms a thin mist of sand and fog, which makes these buildings even more ancient and desolate. That's right, this is the world-famous building - the pyramids.
The pyramid has survived the test of time and thousands of years, and is the crystallization and confirmation of human wisdom. There is an Egyptian proverb that says, "Man is afraid of time, and time is afraid of the pyramids." ”
It is said that astronauts in outer space can see things on Earth, except for the Great Wall, which is this pyramid. We are a little puzzled, how could this pyramid mirage appear above the waters of the Bermuda Triangle? Thinking so in my heart, my eyes still stared intently at the strange phenomenon in front of me. The only thing they have in common is that they are all at 30° north latitude (30°N) of the Earth. Does this have anything to do with 30° north latitude?
30° north latitude?! Thinking of this, I can't help but be surprised! Where do you think you've seen it? And it's very familiar! Where? Where exactly? By the way, on my sheepskin map "vest"! I hurriedly looked at the map on my body, and what I clearly saw was this 30° north latitude. If you look closely at those figures, isn't it a map of the pyramids? Suddenly, my body felt like I had been electrocuted, and even my scalp was numb.
Because I thought of the illusion prophecy of the crystal ball before, I was suddenly shocked by an idea! Could it be some kind of sign or prophecy? What's so strange about this picture? Why are my grandfather and aunt looking for this picture? What's the secret behind it?
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look at the pictures again, and then look up at the mirage in front of me.