Sitting and talking with everyone in the quiet nature, there was only the sound of the mountains and forests and the laughter of the group. Some people sat in a corner and watched the panoramic view of the rolling grassy hills below, some held their phones to record the peaceful moments, some people lay down on the grass to let their bodies feel the natural energy and the rest sat and laughed by the fire. Then suddenly in my head I thought: "Da Lat is definitely crowded now, this is the season of the sea, needless to say and Saigon is probably deserted on the streets but the coffee shops are noisy".
Sitting and talking with everyone in the middle of quiet nature, only the sound of the mountains and forests and the group's laughter.
Luckily, people who love the mountains and forests gather together to feel the fresh air of Lam Dong, admire the beauty of Ninh Thuan grassy hills and then enjoy the cool stream to chase away the heat of Khanh Hoa. Coming to nature, the phone is only a device to record the indescribable moments of fatigue and then the fun times forget how many worries are out there. Three days in the forest with strangers, people who like silence and then naturally connect with each other regardless of who you are, leaving all worries behind.
The journey of more than 40 people walking 35km across 3 provinces from Bidoup National Park - Lam Dong through Phuoc Binh National Park - Ninh Thuan and ending at Ta Giang village - Khanh Hoa. The adventure took everyone through many emotions when bursting into the green moss forest under the sunlight shining through the canopy of the primeval forest in Bidoup. After a day of hiding, going through the gloomy forest and bursting into the scene of green grass hills in a late afternoon. The feet walking helplessly in the unknown seemed to be re-energized by an irresistible beauty.
Journey of more than 40 people walking 35km across 3 provinces.
Going from the cool climate of Lam Vien plateau to the sunny and windy grassy hills of the harsh land of Ninh Thuan shocked everyone with such a rapid change in weather. Luckily, the Khe River on the border between Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan provinces helped to soothe the heat in the early days of the rainy season, no one could refuse to immerse themselves in the clear stone stream. People covered themselves from head to toe, at this time their coats, scarves or hats were left on the stream bank to let the water wash away their fatigue and heat.
In addition to the joy of enjoying nature, we also met local friends to learn more about the culture, people and especially the stories of the mountains and forests from those who live here. From the K'Ho guys from K'Long Lanh village in Lac Duong, they have the typical highland character with a strong body, deep eyes as if lost in the deep forest. Everyone shared stories about going to the forest from the time when they had to walk more than 50km from the village to Da Lat, then the day when all kinds of animals were easily encountered, and even ancient trees, walking a few steps, you could see a few trees. You will fall in love with any K'Ho guy when they hold a guitar and sing, their characteristic high and low voices when singing Tay Nguyen songs and especially the songs adapted from ethnic languages.
Besides enjoying nature we also meet local friends.
Then there are the Raglai people in Ninh Thuan who have a typical look of a simple people with a gentle smile and sparkling eyes. When you first meet them, you will remember the song "Chapi's dream", think about the peaceful land of Ta Giang and then see this place as romantic as the musician Tran Tien mentioned. On the border between Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan, few people know that there is a hidden dreamy land that is not too harsh in terms of weather, where the river and mountains and forests are in harmony with each other like a poetic picture.
When you are fascinated by the high mountains and vast forests, it is difficult to step into crowded tourist areas, especially on holidays when people flock. Hearts have accidentally collided with peaceful nature, thoughts seem to stop, leaving only eyes looking far away, searching for themselves in the mysterious forest or spreading your arms in the wind on the high hills, feeling like you are flying up to the high blue sky. Let nature give you the energy to continue living happily.
Let nature give you the energy to continue living happily.
