1171. We are the lead dog (2/5)
The novelty quickly disappeared and may have only been around for an hour.
Just like other Arctic regions, Anchorage's urban area is only a small part, more of the wilderness in the suburbs, and these areas are now covered with snow.
Birds fly across thousands of mountains, and people die in thousands of paths.
Looking around, a lonely and snow-white look made Wang Bo subconsciously feel desolate and lonely in his heart.
Tony's voice sounded in the headset: "Hey, man, don't run so fast, the leader is not that easy to be a leader. Let's not talk about the endurance that requires effort, just talk about the courage to face loneliness. Can you do it?"
Wang Bo said: "Don't worry, I can definitely do it."
Soon, he regretted it because after hearing this, Tony turned off the walkie-talkie with confidence, leaving him alone in the face of the drowsy snow.
The reason why he is drowsy in the snow is because he brings sunglasses, otherwise facing snow for a long time will cause terrible snow blindness.
The dogs stopped barking. Except for the occasional shout of the strong man, Wang Bo saw the white snow that kept disappearing behind him, and heard the "brushing" sound of dog's feet, sleds and snow rubbing.
They ran too fast and no sled appeared behind them.
This leading advantage is a bit too big, and it is abnormal, so he took the initiative to turn on the intercom and look for Tony: "I think something is wrong, man, I don't have a dog behind me. Could I run the wrong way?"
In fact, he didn't run wrong at all. In addition to the live broadcast software, there are maps on his mobile phone. According to the direction above, Wang Bo ran very well, and he is still running along the main road now.
Tony's voice sounded: "Listen to me, Wang, it's not that easy to be a leader dog, I have to say that. It's a normal tactic for them to isolate you together, let the first guy face the ice and snow alone, and the guys behind him are drinking and chatting now."
The little loli's voice sounded: "Brother-in-law, don't run away so stupidly. Wait for them, wait for the guys behind to appear, and let others be the leader. When the second half of the journey is over, you can try your best."
Tony said from the side: "Yes, that's the right idea."
Wang Bo was angry: "It's okay, I just need to know what's going on. Aren't they playing isolationism? The real warriors will not be defeated by loneliness!"
"Well said, Wang." Tony said appreciatively. He took these words seriously, because the impression that Lao Wang left on him was a hero.
So, Lao Wang had to face loneliness alone again.
He once wanted to take out the little parrot. Whether it is the commander or the political commissar, this would relieve his loneliness. Both of them have a third-level soul heart.
But no, judging from the barrage in the live broadcast room, there are still many people paying attention to him. If he turns into a bird out of thin air, it will be really amazing.
Time passed quietly and a town appeared.
It is said to be a town, but in fact it is just a settlement with only a few hundred households.
After Wang Bo saw the introduction to the town on the map, he decided to drive in and take a rest.
Anyway, there were no chasing soldiers behind him. He had been running for four hours, running at least 100 kilometers, and at least 50 kilometers ahead of other sleds.
This is not his estimate, but the answer Tony gave him.
The town is called Furdiras. The weather is warm at noon, and some townspeople are basking in the sun or drinking hot coffee to chat.
Wang Bo had lunch and the dogs had a rest before, but he decided to have another meal and let the dogs rest for a while.
Seeing him driving the dogs into the town, two children playing at the entrance of the town immediately ran along. The boys ran and asked loudly, "Are you participating in the sled dog competition?"
Wang Bo stopped the sled car and asked them to sit on it because they had to carry supplies. The sled car was very wide and enough to sit down for two more children.
The dogs slowed down and he said, "Yes, I'm in the competition. Do you like dogs?"
The little boy nodded and shook his head: "We like it, but we prefer reindeer."
People in the town of Furdillas breed reindeer, and locals use reindeer as a means of transportation, which is different from people in other parts of Alaska.
"It's a pity that there is no reindeer sledding competition, otherwise many champions would have been born in our town." The little girl next to him said regretfully.
Wang Bo smiled and touched her head, saying, "Of course, of course, you are the king of reindeer."
The little boy said excitedly: "Yeah, yes, we are the king of reindeer. I like this title. We are also the king of the North."
When he arrived at the cafe in the town, Wang Bo stopped the sled. He first took the dogs to the sun and laid a wide and thick wool blanket to let the dogs go up and rest and keep warm.
Then he took out the dogs' meal basins and poured them with spiritual spring water one by one, so that they could drink it happily first. Replenishing water is the most important thing.
After doing this, he walked into the cafe and said, "Give me a cup of hot coffee, whatever you want, as long as it is hot and fragrant."
"I suggest you have a cup of hot cocoa, Julia, and give our leader dog a cup of hot cocoa, which is counted on my head." A fat middle-aged man smiled friendly.
The leader dog is naturally talking about Wang Bo. They obviously know his identity. Of course, this is normal. Even the children can guess that he is here to participate in the Editarod Dog Sled Competition.
Wang Bo got a big cup of hot cocoa and raised it to the man: "Thank you for your generosity, sir, God bless you, God bless Furdyras!"
"God bless Furdyras." The man raised his coffee cup and returned the gift.
There were quicker people in the cafe, and someone asked, "Are you an Eskimo?"
Wang Bo said: "No, I am Chinese, like the Eskimos, I am a yellow man."
"Oh, China, we know that China, our electric heating is made in China. However, few Chinese people participate in this competition. Everyone says that China is not cold enough."
Wang Bo laughed and said, "You know, China is vast and larger than the area of the United States. Just like the United States has a warm place like Miami, we also have a warm area, but if we only talk about the cold, then our Heilongjiang area is even colder than you Alaska."
People obviously didn't believe it, but they didn't want to argue about this kind of problem, so they laughed vaguely and listened to this as a joke.
The owner of the cafe lay on the counter and said with interest: "You are amazing, man, it only took you four hours and fifteen minutes to get to us. In the past, it took at least seven or eight hours before someone could come."
Chapter completed!