Four of us actually didn't know each other before, but with a shared passion for cycling as a bridge to creating debuggers, short biker-style rides can be combined. This trip is such an occasion, common joy and without distinction. In society there are people with very high status, there are people who are just ordinary people and a young man (me) equal to their children. Those things just add to the fun and variety that the four of us feel and enjoy. We chose a place that is a floating mound in the middle of the Thu Ben river, Quang Nam province, about 35km from Da Nang. People call it Go Noi, the land that separates the Thu Bon River into two branches. The people here take advantage of the abundant salinity that is accumulated every year to grow vegetables, fruits, and spices. An interesting way to learn more about the life of the people here and fulfill the common desire of cyclists is nature and trees.
We arranged to meet very early: 4:30 a.m. and after five full minutes the three of us left (and a brother who lives near Go Noi will be waiting at a breakfast restaurant when we arrive). Sportspeople probably enjoy the morning because the air is fresh and the temperature is cool. The street when we went was still very deserted, most people moving on the road carrying goods for markets, restaurants, and supermarkets. Along the way are an opportunity for us to talk about each other's trips, all about nature, people and bicycles, no one talks about work or off-topic because we both understand. and spend time on common interests. This is a good opportunity for me to learn new knowledge about life and skills about bicycles imparted by experienced brothers. Mr. Duc (red shirt) told me a lot about sports interests and European people's enjoyment of life when he studied for a master's degree and worked in Europe. And he is also a person of high status but is the only person to commute to work by bicycle, which is something I greatly respect and am inspired by.
We went to the breakfast restaurant where the brother was still waiting and together we had breakfast to recharge for the trip. It was only 5:45 am and it was already brighter but still no sun. It was about 8km from Go Noi, so we ate breakfast slowly and had more time to drink coffee and chat. The sun had just risen at 6:20 a.m. we set off right before we got to where it was too hot. When we reached the bridge across the Thu Bon River, we looked down at a small part of Go Noi, saw a landscape of all shapes and colors, and chose to visit a part of Go Noi for that day. Ask people for directions to that strip of land and follow the small dirt roads until you reach the field in front of you. "Blue" is probably the first impression that catches the eye and brings a certain energy to the body when starting a new day.
Follow the roads and the shore next to the rich variety of vegetable beds. The expression of excitement could not be hidden along with the surprised and curious looks of the farmers working in the fields. Each household probably has a few parcels of land so that they are free to choose what crops to grow and how to irrigate it. The farmers who saw strangers riding mountain bikes and wearing fancy clothes with them early in the morning guessed that the city people went here to travel, so they were also very friendly and waved hello. We stopped by to ask about their work, and information about the rainy season, high water has affected this lowland. This place does not have to grow crops all year round, in the rainy months, the water rises and floods the land so that it can't grow anything. There are times when unexpected natural disasters also lose everything when the harvest is not in time. In general, their life is quite hard but they are still happy to love life and have the simplicity of rural people. One thing I have observed is that they use a lot of pesticides, hoping they will harvest when they have made sure the amount of medicine is left in the plant to ensure food safety.
Mr. Duc chose and arranged the time very reasonably and at the right time when the sun rose just enough to see the dewdrops still on the leaves. That beauty carries an energy of life when receiving the first sunlight. The air is so fresh and cool that we feel so healthy and excited to explore more. The brothers said they were very happy to have met on this trip because I was young, full of enthusiastic energy, and quite naughty, and made everyone laugh. Of course, we also enthusiastically took pictures of each other and I also showed the brothers to take unique and strange pictures such as hanging the car on the tree or climbing the tree for them to take pictures. When the sun was starting to get hotter we found a single bamboo bush there which was quite cool to avoid the sun and take a break to drink and chat. We continued to visit a few more places and returned at 8:15 am. Going a little further, we continued to choose a coffee shop and stopped in to drink cool lemonade and mineral water to rehydrate and minerals. Sit down to chat and review the recent photos and make an appointment for the next trip next time. You guys say I'm young but I know how to play because slowly enjoy the whole journey, not work hard to reach the goal, and take unique photos, so next time I will invite more 😂.
Farewell to my brother because the road went in the opposite direction, the remaining three of us returned on the hot highway. Only then did I appreciate the cool moments just now. But anyway, the echo of the trip still leaves each person very clear about what they have experienced and received.
The nature of each place is favored as much as the majesty of the magnificent landscape. But if the place where I live does not have that, we will still find our own beauties. Because beauty will be found by a loving heart and open eyes.
Thank you for reading and wish you a cool and peaceful time