Chapter 139 138. Canyon Camping (Dingding+3)
After hearing Tina's words, the young men and women around Mustang burst into laughter, and someone whistled at the blond young man: "Jason, you are finished!"
Tina gave them a cold look, opened the door of the F150, threw the backpack in, and then sat on the co-pilot.
Mr. Li is confused, beauty, have I allowed you to get in the car?
The other girls followed Tina's footsteps and got into the car one after another. Mr. Li was even more confused: "I, I, my car may not be able to accommodate people like you."
"It's okay, just squeeze." Tina chuckled.
A girl jokingly asked, "Can two people sit in the driver's seat?"
Li Du smiled wryly, "I'm afraid the traffic police won't allow it."
"Of course." Irfin said.
Tina was sitting in the passenger seat, and she wanted to hug Ah Miao, but Ah Miao didn't give her this chance, so she got into Li Du's arms firmly.
So Mr. Li had to tuck it into the seat belt, like a mother strapping a baby on her chest.
Drive south along HWY179, turn west after leaving the city, and soon see a lush forest.
Tina asked, "Man, are you familiar with this place?"
Li Du shook his head: "No, not very familiar."
"Then I won't sit in your car for nothing, I can be your tour guide. Look, what we see now is the Coconino National Forest." Tina stretched her finger to the side.
Mr. Li, being a gentleman, glanced at the forest.
"The best way to explore this area is on foot, bike and horseback, the surrounding forest is full of beautiful birds and insects..."
Li Du nodded and said, "I've seen the introduction of this national forest on the map, it's great there."
"Where did you get your map?"
"I bought it for five yuan."
"You are so generous, why don't you go and get a free map? You can get a map for free at the Sedona Forestry Bureau Visitor Center."
"It's all right? I don't know."
"Look, I said I wouldn't rub your car in vain, and you've learned something, haven't you?" Tina's smile became sweeter.
Talking along the way, they soon arrived at Oak Brook Village. Two rows of wooden huts with different colors appeared beside the road, as if they had arrived in a fairy tale town.
"It's really beautiful." Li Du exclaimed.
The scenery was beautiful, but then his mood became less beautiful.
Parking is not allowed in Oak Creek Village. There is a special parking lot here, but there is a charge. You need a Hongyan ticket, which is worth 15 yuan.
Tina took out fifteen yuan to help him pay the parking fee. Li Du thanked him and said, "Let me treat you to lunch."
"Us?" Irfin pointed at himself and his partner, "Aside from Tina, we also have a share?"
Mr. Li smiled and said: "Of course, but I hope you can get used to Chinese food. I'm going to make a hot pot dish."
Tina said: "Cool, I have eaten hot pot, Haidilao, the taste is great, but the price is also very expensive."
Haidilao hot pot is a representative of Chinese food going abroad and rushing to the world. It has a strong backbone and still sets a high-priced consumption model abroad, but it encountered Waterloo.
This has nothing to do with Li Du. He packed his things, carried tents, boilers and meals on his back, went to the supermarket to replenish some meat and vegetables, and then they walked to Oak Creek Canyon together.
Scattered camping is not allowed in Oak Creek Canyon. The Forest Service has divided camping spaces, all of which are in the woods adjacent to the road. These locations still need to be purchased, and a camping space is 18 yuan.
One camping place can accommodate two double tents. Tina and the others have five girls, so if there is one more person, they will pay an extra fee according to the ticket purchase rules.
Tina stood directly with Li Du, and said to the ticket office, "We are together."
Li Du rolled his eyes, but it was not aimed at Tina, but at the Forestry Bureau.
The local forestry bureau is really good at making money, charging for everything, which is much more ruthless than those so-called black spots in China.
But as he walked through the forest and into the campground, he understood why they were being charged.
The campground in the canyon does not just give you an open space, but also has shower facilities and barbecue grills that can be used for free.
The campsite is located on a small high ground with a wide view, surrounded by patches of beech, oak and small pine trees, with green grass, blooming flowers and beautiful scenery.
There are more than 80 places in this campsite, and all kinds of tents are set up.
Li Du and the others found an open space to stop, and he was about to set up camp. Tina smiled and said, "Give me the tent, we will help you, you go prepare lunch, and work together."
Mr. Li hesitated and said: "That's no problem, but I want to explain, Tina, we talked about it just now to save money, but we actually have to separate later."
Tina laughed and said, "Of course, what do you think of me?"
There are faucets in the campsite, and it is said that the water is drawn from a clear stream and can be drunk directly.
After Li Du washed the pot, he lit the alcohol stove, and a flame spurted out and began to roast the pot.
He poured it into the bottom of the pot, chopped green onion, ginger and garlic and threw it in. He also added a large handful of Chinese prickly ash and hot pepper, and soon as the soup boiled, a numbing and spicy aroma permeated the air.
The five girls seem to be camping often, and they are very capable of installing tents. When the pot was boiled, three tents were set up.
Li Du asked Irfin who came over, "Are there only two tents? What about the five of you?"
"make a living"
He put the beef and mutton slices into the pot, and said after a few seconds: "Quick, you can eat it now."
"Are you ready?"
"Of course, it's easy to cook." He mixed peanut butter and leek sauce together, motioning for everyone to dip it in.
After eating beef and mutton, he added vegetables, potato chips, lettuce, cabbage, cabbage, cauliflower and so on.
Green, blue, white, yellow, all kinds of vegetables rolled in the red bottom of the pot, adding a fresh aroma to the spicy aroma.