Joy after days of strict social distancing

![](hThis is a much-anticipated trip, because it happened right after we were lifted from the lockdown of the whole city because of the Covid epidemic. For more than a month in the house and not allowed to go out, all necessities are arranged to go to the market through a receipt. People in free countries would not have imagined such an experience. The communist state usually doesn't care about individual freedom, they can take it away and rationalize it in the name of the epidemic, it is not as extreme as Wuhan city where they completely lock people's doors or entire buildings. apartment. Most of the urban population lives in small apartments with no private gardens. Therefore, the oppressiveness of being in the house for too long, very few people can feel comfortable or understand that discomfort.

So as soon as the closing order is lifted, and still limited to a more relaxed level. My friend and I organized a cycling trip to the outskirts of the city with mountains and lakes, to be immersed in nature and breathe in the fresh air. Above all are smiles that express happiness, which we have been missing for a long time. We cycled about 30km to a large freshwater reservoir, and continued through the rolling hills following lakeside trails. Our aim was to get around to the end of the lake, where there was a small valley and lawn hidden behind the hills. Because this place is not easily accessible and privacy is guaranteed, where we feel comfortable.

Fortunately, the weather was not too bad, sunny and clear. The MTB all-terrain vehicle is very suitable for the terrain here and the steep slopes. We also witnessed pieces of acacia forest after logging being burned to prepare for the upcoming planting of new trees. Even though it's an authorized industrial plant, bits of ash and the smell of burning still make us ponder. Whether the epidemic is also because nature is healing itself. Because we ride bicycles, there will be limited equipment. We had a dinner with a small pile of firewood, a tent to sleep in and a thin blanket to keep warm at night. Although simple, but also very comfortable because of the lightness of the mind, sharing and confiding about what has been experienced recently is shared and somewhat comforting. Only then can we truly appreciate what we have.

In the morning, when the dew drops are still on the grass and the warm, gentle sunlight, it seems to add an abundant source of life energy for us to be healthy enough to return to the old way. Anyway it was really a memorable and fun day for us.ttp://)

Song used: Brand New performed by Summer Kennedy

Song used: Brand New performed by Summer Kennedy

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