10,000 kilometers!After the Ningbo husband and wife retired, they traveled to China by car, and the life became a poem ...

Farther than 10,000 kilometers away from North America, ascending to Tanggula Mountain at a maximum of 5220 meters above sea level ...

In the peacock community of Baihe Street, Pozhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, the daily state of the 70 -year -old Xu Rongde and Ms. Ye Ye is on the road. In the 10 years after retirement, they drove to China by self -driving, and the journey added nearly 100,000 kilometers. In the past two years, they have also been obsessed with the ancient villages of Ningbo. They all the way to appreciate the scenery, read history, and make life a poem.

Video production: Reporter Xue Cao Sheng intern Wang Jialei

10 years ago, I started to travel around China

Their footprints are all over the world

The couple liked to travel when they were young. 1997 coincided with the return of Hong Kong, and the couple went to Hong Kong; in 2006, the Qinghai -Tibet Railway was opened to traffic, and they came to Lhasa by train; the day before the first day after the Jiuzhaigou earthquake, they caught up and witnessed after the disaster. reconstruction……

The couple have been to 15 countries in the world. "After I shared the scenery of Santorini and the Aegean Sea with my son, my son took his daughter -in -law to the honeymoon after getting married." Ms. Ye smiled and shared the joy of the journey with reporters.

Ten years ago, the couple opened their retirement in the self -driving tour mode, and the brothers and sisters were traveling around China. For two consecutive years, they went deep into the northern Sichuan region of Sichuan to check in the "318 Sichuan -Tibet Line"; drove 5,500 kilometers to Hainan Island for 40 days ... Thinking, they have traveled to 34 provincial administrative regions in China.

To appreciate the magnificent mountains of the motherland, the couple will always rise from their hearts to a sense of national pride. They like to re -travel, such as Sichuan Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, while being attracted by the local natural scenery, they deeply felt the rapid development of the local area.

Every time he drives, his daughter -in -law will help them book the hotel early. Ms. Ye said with a smile that they had simple requirements for boarding and lodging, but their children's intentions often surprised them.

They take the "Long March Road"

It was shocked by the momentum of Luding Bridge

In the past 10 years, the husband and wife traveled by self -driving, and they envied many of their same age.

In 2012, Xu Rongde retired, and they started traveling by themselves. The first stop of self -driving is Tonghua Jilin Province, which is where he was a soldier when he was young. "At that trip, we drove a full 12 -day car. Thinking of the days when we were soldiers, it seemed like everything." Xu Rongde said that the return to Tonghua time was very excited.

"Now the conditions are good, but the spirit of the Long March must not be forgotten. We have reappeared for the Long March Road by self -driving, which is very touched!" The re -walking Long March Road, what impressed the couple was the Luding Bridge in Sichuan.

"Jinshashui shoots cloudy cliffs, and Dadu Bridge is cold." Luding Bridge is located on the banks of Dadu River in Laqiao Town, Sichuan Province. It is a bridge that witnesses history. Flying Luding Bridge is an important battle in the Red Army Long March about life and death.

At the Luding Bridge, the couple were shocked by the scene in front of them: the simple wooden board connected to the hollowed iron chain on both sides of the bridge. Under the bridge, there was the turbulent water flow on the Dadu River. "At that time, we stood on the bridge, holding the chain tightly, and their legs were soft. I couldn't imagine that the Red Army flew to the Luding Bridge with the rain of the gunbolt!"

Over the years, the couple have always maintained the feelings of pursuing red memory. Everywhere, they take pictures in front of landmark buildings. "We went to Yan'an, Shaanxi three times in Shaanxi. Every time we have a different feeling. This red hot soil is rising." During the interview, the old man turned out the old photos and told three Yan'an trip.

At the age of 53, I took a driver's license, and the morning swimming in 20 years

After 6 full anesthesia surgery, still on the road

It is not defined by age, and the state of the road has always kept Ms. Ye's vitality. At the age of 53, she insisted on driving licenses. In order to maintain a healthy physique, she has been in the morning every day for 20 years. In fact, many people do not know that she had experienced 6 full anesthesia surgery more than ten years ago. Because of her love, she never stopped.

During the trip, Xu Rongde was a driver and a guide. "If you are young, you must not be tired of driving. Basically, we will stop for a while every two hours." During the interview, the old man turned out a detailed travel guide. "Sichuan -Chongqing Xing: First day: Shanghai -Wuhan, accommodation Wuhan; the next day: Wuhan -Yichang ..." Even his hand -painted self -driving self -driving travel in Sichuan Province. In April this year, they originally planned to go to Guangxi and Hunan again, but they were put on hold due to the epidemic. The two husbands and wives who couldn't live in Ningbo began to travel by themselves, Siming Mountain, Fenghua, Dongqian Lake ... Not long ago, they went to Lupu Village, Xianxiang, and were deeply attracted by the local beauty. The small village has a history of nearly 700 years, which retains the original appearance of nature to the greatest extent. There is an ancient road in the village, straight up to Shimen Reservoir, watching the streams, and listening to the birds of birds, as if in a paradise.

"I have something to do, and I am always in love. No matter how old, I can live a poem!" The couple told reporters that when the epidemic improved, they were ready to start again. In the album, the photos of travel recorded their smiles and fixed their love for life.

What should the elderly pay attention to when traveling?

The couple provided some tips for everyone

Prepare the travel strategy in advance, and the planning route should be meticulous. Where to stay, stay in the local area for a few days, daily travel arrangements, etc. are planned in advance;

The old man travels to avoid peak during the peak tourist season and the golden week, and choose to travel off the off -season to experience a better experience;

To make good use of mobile phone navigation, you must also hand -painted the map in advance for some roads to be more complicated.

When traveling, prepare enough clothing according to the local climate conditions, and try to choose soft and comfortable sneakers;

Prepare small pills on the car and put common medicines;

For self -driving, safe driving is the most important, basically rest every 2 hours;

Go out to prepare the thermal insulation pot.

Reporter Xue Cao Sheng intern Chen Siyan Correspondent Zheng Yao Pan Ningning

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