Once upon a time, when I saw the prairie on TV or on the Internet and rode freely on horseback, the feeling seemed to be particularly exhilarating. That kind of feeling always makes my heart pound, my blood boils like a man's. From that feeling, I planned and designed a grassland dream for myself. I look forward to this raging state in my heart, I waited for this grassland dream for a whole year.
As a Jiangnan woman, the concept is thin. Of course, from the outside, she is soft, but softness is not obvious. Because of the concept of the grasslands, I had to bring a protector, my best friend Sun Xiaomei, to take care of each other and have a best friend who could take pictures. Traveling was like the icing on the cake, and she just got dragged down alive by me, so there was no struggle. Traveling in the grasslands was par for the course.
I read too many travel guides in the Hive, so I chose this six-day itinerary to make sure it was a classic route for an authentic and thorough tour.
The biggest problem with traveling to Inner Mongolia is the travel. Traveling alone is never an option, and every road connection is not smooth. After much consideration, I decided to find a reliable outdoor club so that some problems would no longer be a problem. I don't know how many kudos I gave myself at that moment.
The girl is scary when she is serious. After many outdoor comparisons, she finally chose the Hulunbeier Wild Leek Grassland Outdoor Club. The time and place are determined and the equipment is prepared. My best friend was my biggest supporter on this trip. I chose to intuitively believe that we are both girls who love to laugh, so my luck can't be too bad. My trip was just around the corner, all I needed was a plane ticket.
Travel Journey
Taking a high speed train from Suzhou to Shanghai, then transferring to the airport to prepare for my flight. It's never boring to bring your bestie. Just a reminder that you need to book your ticket in advance so you can save a bit of money and buy some good food. It's reasonable for the plane to be an hour late. It's worth the wait to fulfill your grassland dreams.
Travel Preparation
1. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Hulunbeier's summer grassland is big. It is best to bring long-sleeved clothes and pants. Please choose your own traveling shoes, do not wear sandals. Summer grassland mosquitoes, to bring some anemone, some anti-mosquito supplies, commonly used drugs to prevent colds, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, skin allergies and so on. In case of emergency.
2. Summer due to the large temperature difference between day and night, the grassland rainfall is concentrated (mostly concentrated in July, August and September), summer night or rain cool, to bring warm clothes and rain gear.
Hulunbeier is a high latitude area with strong ultraviolet rays. Please bring sunscreen products to prevent skin discomfort.
4. In summer, the sunrise and darkness of the grassland are very short. It is estimated to be light at 3:00 am and dark at 8:00 pm.
In June, the temperature is suitable, the temperature difference between morning and evening is big, the climate is cool, and now the grass in the grassland is green, the scenery is beautiful.
6. Bring your own sunglasses, straw hat, magic scarf, quick-drying clothes, sunscreen, strong flashlight, SLR, rechargeable treasure, all kinds of chargers and so on.
Geographic popularity
Hulunbeier Grassland belongs to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Hulunbeier City, named after Hulun Lake and Lake Beier. It borders Heilongjiang Province to the east and Mongolia and Russia to the west and north. It is a border area between China, Russia and Mongolia, with a 1,733-kilometer-long border with Russia and Mongolia. Hulunbeier has a total area of 262,000 square kilometers, equivalent to Shandong Province and Jiangsu Province combined.
Six Days
Day 1: Hailar-Mozigrad River-Erguna-Three Rivers-Birch Forest-Upper (Lower) Ranger Forest-Enhe
Day 2: Enhe-Haul River-Chinese-Soviet Friendship Bridge-Shihui-Shenxianpo-Linjiang (a small village along the Sino-Soviet River)
Day 3: Linjiang-Eagle's Beak-Lunghua Bubbles-Taihein-Moldoga
p>Day 4: Mordoga - through the primitive forest - Derbuhl - Oluguya reindeer tribe- -Asia's No.1 Wetland - Heinto
Day 5: Heinto
Day 6: Manzhouli - Hulun Lake - Mammoth History Museum - Balhu Tribe - Hailar
Preparing for a trip or a march
My Best Friend and I Arrived in Hailar with a good mood and managed to meet the outdoors. The big brother of the outdoor leader gave us a lot of precautions, told us what to wear on the grassland, bring mosquito repellent flower water, and in terms of food and drink to adapt to the local eating habits and customs of the grassland. Anyway, he was very patient to tell us a lot, but also very sincere praise for the outdoor godfather brother. The time, the place, the people, are all here, just waiting for the next morning rally departure.
Day 1: Hailaer Enhe
Day 1: Hailaer-Mozgrad River-Erguna-Three Rivers-Birch Forest-Upper (Lower) Ranger Forest-Enhe
In the morning, my girlfriends and I freshened up and then found our big brother, the leader. From that moment on, we felt excited. The realization of our dream was full of excitement, heart racing and blood boiling. From Hailar, we passed through the Mozigrad Grassland, said to be the only place in Hulunbeier with nomadic tribes. Seeing this pure nature is absolutely true, Genghis Khan's valor and fighting spirit is embodied in his mind. Although Chairman Mao thought he was just a warrior, I think he was able to fight in a chaotic world, and with his bravery and good fighting skills, he won as many mountains as he could. Isn't that the same effect? It's nothing more than stabilizing the mountains and expanding the legacy of the descendants. The bravery of the nomads was equally irresistible.
When we wandered along the banks of the Le River in the Pacific, it was once hailed by Lao She as "the world's first curved water". When we strolled on the grassland, lush grassland with feet on it is so comfortable, looking at the meandering river, enjoying the grassland and the scenery of the Mozhigrad River. The cozy grassland made us laugh and the selfie mode had to be turned on. Some girls can't see themselves in their photos, and boys can imagine how many faces they can get after the beauty.
Big Brother said this was one of the locations for Dragon Quest. Suddenly, wild thoughts came to me, as if every place I stepped on would hold treasure. Now I think that look of surprise and consternation was a mistake Ms. _Silk_. Movies always give places a golden touch, especially this mysterious movie and place. I actually rewatched that movie later, looking for outtakes related to the movie and giggling at my insistence on making mistakes.
Sacrificing the Ovoo is a traditional Mongolian custom, a reflection of the grassland people's reverence for the idea of nature, a microcosm of ancient Mongolian culture, and a series of activities and rituals related to it reflect the creativity of the Mongolian people. As a kind of cultural space, Ovoo contains many traditional Mongolian cultures and customs, which is of great value to the study of nomadic culture and the history of Mongolian development. Discovering, rescuing and protecting Ovoo is also important for promoting the cultural identity of the Chinese nation and enhancing social cohesion, national unity and social stability. Regarding ethnic beliefs, I guarantee maximum respect with reverence, just like the recent movie Gonzo. Even if you can't fully understand the way, you still have to respect ethnic beliefs.
The leader said that a lot of photos of the rivers in Hulunbeier came from here, and the photos I saw in the hive did have a shadow of this place. After lunch we went to Erguna, the name alone is curious enough. My best friend kept calling me a curious baby and I shamelessly thought of myself as that curious baby. Asia's First Wetland is the most well-protected wetland in China, so it's also called Genhe Wetland.
Genhe Wetland has the most beautiful horseshoe-shaped island, the horseshoe island. Some people say that this "horseshoe island" looks like a tree from the side, and others say it looks like a heart. About its formation there is a magical legend: more than 800 years ago, Elgon River Valley, "Mungu Shiwei" tribes gave birth to a hand in the blood of the baby, named Temujin -. He was Genghis Khan, who later became the king of the Mongol Empire, the largest in the world, and is known as the pride of his generation.
In the wetland, the Root River flows freely, meanders and flows gracefully, creating a spectacularly beautiful landscape. It is like a silver jade belt, meandering in the grassland, spread out in the wet soil and green grass, showing its quiet, peaceful and leisurely. Natural scenery and cultural landscape complement each other, forming a beautiful and unique tourist landscape, become a long time living in the city people stop to rest in the haven.
The clear Root River flows quietly, the meadow is surrounded by curved water, the bank is full of bushes and shrubs, flowers and grasses swaying, continuous birch forests changing colors with the seasons. The wetland is eerie yet hard to paint, this natural scenery has endless beauty that makes you linger. Standing on the observation deck, looking at the beauty in front of me, a sense of happiness came to me at that moment. I just want time to be so quiet, let time slow down and let the air freeze.
Walking all the way through the birch forest, I felt that back then, Park's melancholy and the birch forest were a perfect match, and now when I see the birch forest, I can imagine Park's creation. En Russian Ethnic Township is the only Russian ethnic township in China. It is a special village with 30% Russians. Many buildings are Russian buildings. People love their buildings, such as rubber-Russian wood carvings, wooden decorative styles and colorful wooden houses. It feels exotic and really cozy on the steppe.
Here you look at the pure Russian and speak the authentic northeastern language. I don't know if it's funny or what. It's always weird, and it's still fun to look back on. There's a huge bar here and the flavors are good. There are no barriers to talking to them. When I stayed in Enkh that night, my best friend and I were really tired so we fell asleep without talking much.
Day 2: Enkh Linjiang
Day 2: Enkh - Haor River - Sino-Soviet Friendship Bridge - Shiwei - Shenxianpo - Linjiang (a small village by the Sino-Soviet River)
Early in the morning, the village is quiet, and you have a daily itinerary to keep up with or you'll really enjoy the quiet. Walking into the Haor River viewpoint, a birch forest came into view. After a while, we saw a hut made of birch forest which looked very literary. There is always the best viewpoint at the top of the hill, and the Howe River is beautiful, mysterious and serene. It is said to be "the best winding water in the forest".
From the Hauer River viewpoint, you can continue on your way to the grassland forest transition scenery. You will pass by the Sino-Soviet Friendship Bridge, which symbolizes the friendship between China and the Soviet Union. World peace is better than anything else. Endless birch forests, tall camphor pines. Mongolia and golden canola all the way to Shiwei is the highlight of the day. Shiwei legend is the origin of the Mongols.
Shivei is the only Russian town in China and is home to more than 1,700 ethnic Russians. They maintain traditional Russian living habits, and in 2005, Shivei was named one of the "Top Ten Charming Towns in China" by CCTV, attracting tourists from all over the country. The Elgon River is the border river between China and Russia, and on the other side of the river is the Russian town of Oroch. The Ergun River used to be very calm.
As a rare and original village, it is very rare for tourists to come here because of its remote location and inconvenient transportation. There are only about a hundred villagers combined, and the place where their feet fall is green and grassy, full of cows and sheep, surrounded by rivers and abundant water and grass. The whole village is shrouded in peace and tranquility, making it an "original" landscape. This is how my best friend describes Rinjang. The beauty of Linjiang is not in its luxury or splendor, but in its purity and harmony. She's plain and natural. Kudos.
When I came to this town, the first thing that hit my retina was the appearance of the villagers. They all had black hair and yellow skin, but they all had a high nose and three-dimensional features. Some of them even have a pair of eyes as blue as a lake. If the villagers didn't speak Chinese, they really thought they were in a foreign country. Of course, the previous cordial harmony had long since acclimatized us, just to re-acclimate us to that exotic feeling.
Horseback riding along the river was a great experience. It was scary for both of us at first, but once we grew accustomed to it, it was a blast. During this time, we wandered around the river, went to the river, to the stream, to the mountains, and realized why many donkeys are attracted to the river. I told my best friend that we are also horse racing people and nothing can stop us from now on. That night, we stayed in Linjiang. This silence hadn't been there for a long time. We talked and talked and we knew nothing.
Day 3: Linjiang Morduga
Day 3: Linjiang - Eagle's Nest - Crescent Bubble - Taiping - Morduga
Waking up early, stretching comfortably. After stretching, it's time to travel. The first place to visit is Eagle's Beak, also called Eagle's Beak Cliff because it's on the edge of a cliff, a rock that juts out like an eagle's beak. It's really a great place to see. I've seen a lot of photos from here in the hive and finally got to see it in person.
It's actually the location of many movies, including White Deer Plains, The Rye, and The Night Banquet. Doesn't that sound atmospheric? I also take photos in light colors. Even if I came here for a visit, I'm still in the movie's good graces. When I get back, I'll make up for the movies. I've realized I'm burning to the roots of my illness in that area.
I have to say, Moon Bubble is a beautiful place with a crescent shaped bubble in it. You have to climb up the hill to get a panoramic view. It's really pretty. The hard work is worth it. Definitely can be described as spectacular and beautiful. Any shot is a hit. This place suddenly reminds me of the Moon Fountain at Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang. The beauty of nature is so amazing. I just took the shape of the moon and the important thing is that it is still so beautiful.
Taiping Forest is the westernmost forest in Morduga, where the mountains gradually slow down and the river gradually widens. Not far away is the Morduga Taiping Folk Village, located on the Erguna River on the Sino-Russian border. It is an ethnic village mainly of Chinese and Russian descent.
The village is said to have a history of several hundred years, and most of its residents are employees of the Taiping Forestry Farm of the Morduga Forestry Bureau. They still live in wooden houses with ethnic characteristics, spacious, bright, warm and clean. Taiping people are warm and simple, natural simplicity, and will soon fall into the routine of life.
In the afternoon sunshine, an exotic village is surrounded by golden birch forests, and the wood-carved chalets shimmer with uniqueness. It's not an overstatement to describe it as a golden mountain village, and from afar it looks quite like the village of Harmony in Xinjiang.
In the afternoon, we reached Morduga. Inner Mongolia has all sorts of strange names. We saw a sign with two lines: Xishuangbanna is in the south and Morduga is in the north. Nearby is Longyan Mountain, which has a TV tower and is the best place to look down on Morduga. Standing on the tall TV tower, you can see the whole town of Morduga, with a magnificent view of the Great Hinggan Forest. That night, we stayed in Moldauga. Every day, we were in a good mood. Every day, we had a different view than before. Before we went to bed, we posted a few sets of photos in our circle of friends, turned off our cell phones and went to sleep, ready to read some likes and comments tomorrow.
Day 4: Mordoga Burakshand
Day 4: Mordoga - through the virgin forest - Delpur - Oluguya reindeer Tribe - Asia's First Wetland - Black Mountain Head
Mordaoga woke up in the morning, counted what I've seen in the last three days, and heard my big brother, the leader, say that this morning was the last stop on the forest tour, so make the most of your forest time. So I stepped out and breathed in the oxygen of the forest, looked at the birch forest and the green light that filled me with energy, as if I was suddenly revived by blood. It felt like someone in a sci-fi movie had injected some kind of energy stimulant that kept my girlfriends and I talking and laughing.
We came to Xing'an Deer Park, where we had a close encounter with the Ewenki domesticated reindeer. Thinking about Santa Claus pulling the reindeer's big car, we were fortunate enough to be able to experience the reindeer, and we also felt the deer bumping into the deer. A lot of things in this world are afraid to get involved, so you can't find a movie to shoot. When reindeer and Santa get involved, I feel like I'm golden at the moment. If I make it to Christmas, I can fly like an angel, but that's just me.
The reindeer, also known as the antlered deer. It is the only animal that belongs to the deer family reindeer. Both males and females have antlers, and the intricate branching of the antlers is an important feature of their appearance. Reindeer are mainly found around the Arctic in the Northern Hemisphere, including Eurasia, northern North America and some large islands. In China, reindeer are found only in the northeastern forest areas of the Daxingan Mountains. The Ewenki people in China use reindeer as a means of transportation.
The Xing'anlu Deep Garden, a large sloping meadow with gentle reindeer, horses, mergansers, robes and other animals. The reindeer here are not afraid of life at all and love to eat moss fed by tourists. Sometimes these guys literally chase people for food. Unfortunately it doesn't starve. It has a fearlessness and tenacity. Think it must be the greatest salesman in sales.
Bidding farewell to those beautiful reindeer and arriving at today's Black Mountain reminds me of the episode of the Old Demon of Black Mountain. Listen to the chief big brother said, I heard that once was Genghis Khan's big brother, the humble Chihasar sealed most of the Hulunbeier grasslands to him. When Hulunbeier a pool of Hassal's capital, is now the "Black Mountain". At that moment, I felt that I was also the owner of the Brac Mountain, as if this hut is all mine.
Between heaven and earth, white clouds dance gracefully in the blue sky, sometimes like feathers, floating in the air; if flocks of white swans flying into the distance. The clouds in the sky are more like a naughty child, putting on a sincere smile and warmly welcoming our guests from afar. I have heard that the sunset on Mount Brak is the most beautiful, and the anticipation turns into a natural wait.
That afternoon in the Brak Mountains, we all mounted Horse Joy, and as temporary riders, we enjoyed the happiness and joy. As the sun was setting in the west, we both jumped off our horses and strolled through the Black Hills at sunset, and the feeling of serenity was so refreshing. The Black Hills are wetlands here too, just a little mysterious in the twilight of the setting sun and dark clouds.
Watching my best friend pick a lot of flowers and plants in the meadow after sunset, she patiently wove a wreath after dinner in the evening. After she took a selfie, she gave me this wreath. Looking at this handmade masterpiece, I praised her craftsmanship. I don't know how many selfies I took with the wreath. The flowers were fragrant, the grass was fresh, and the beautiful wreath made us the princesses of the grassland. That night, Black Mountain was ours.
Day 5: Montenegro Manzhouli
Day 5: Montenegro - Hulietu Lake - Daddy's Going Experience Base - Border Highway - Manzhouli
We started from Montenegro in the morning, passing Hulietu Lake on the way. The name is even weirder. The scenery here is breathtakingly beautiful. There are large lakes and meadows with many swans feeding on the lake. This is the home of the white swan. The beauty of this place is quiet and reminds me of the Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai. The lake is as quiet as a mirror and really looks like a mirror when there is no wind. Unfortunately, occasionally the wind will still blow and the microwaves on the lake will overflow. Of course, no matter how you look at it, it is so beautiful. It's really an unexpected bonus.
The sections along the way to Manzhouli all belong to the border road, and the border road rest area near Hulietu Lake used to be the filming site of "Where's Dad Going?". This road has the natural scenery of the Russian-Chinese border. Touring the steppe scenery and enjoying the border, it is really a sense of beauty and intoxication, both disappointment and relief.
Manzhouli again reminds me of the Manchu Empire, this place makes me feel overjoyed. The Russian style is full of flavor, the city is small but charming. Let me and my best friend take you on a journey first. We had to get out of the country with one foot in China and one foot in Russia. Since we are from China after all, it is hard for us to step into our own country at will. This is the first time I've been so close to this country. As we entered the country, we could overlook the Russian town of Baikalsk and enjoy the cozy Russian landscape.
Doll Square, home to the largest doll in the Guinness Book of Records. Russia does not account for the biggest doll, but it is accounted for by this place. This place is also filled with Russian style architecture. Inside the doll is a five-story building. The place is full of authentic Russian souvenirs, coffee, chocolates, crystal glasses, bark paintings and jewelry boxes. A beautiful Russian folk song can be heard faintly on the steps, following the sound. It turns out that this wonderful song comes from the Russian music theme bar.
In the evening, my best friend and I strolled along the pedestrian street. I have to say that Manzhouli is also beautiful at night, with an exotic and romantic feel to it. This small city is not big, but it makes you feel comfortable. It is the border between China, Russia and Mongolia. Russians and Mongolians can be seen everywhere on the streets. Many restaurants in Manchuria have Russian song and dance performances that say Russian women are so beautiful. On a cool summer night with a gentle breeze, listen to your favorite songs, write your diary for that night and sleep in the romantic town of Manzhouli.
Day 6: Hailar, Manzhouli
Day 6: Manzhouli - Hulun Lake - Mammoth History Museum - Balhu Tribe - Hailar
Time flies. I woke up early this morning. It was the last day of my trip and suddenly I felt like cherishing it. The first stop was the Zhalainuoer Museum, where you can learn about the history and culture of Zhalainuoer, the ecological wetlands of Lake Hulun, the history of coal mining in Zhalainuoer, and start the construction project of the Zhalainuoer District Museum in the new city.
Summary of the Zalainuoer Museum has two themes, one is minerals, one is fossils. There is a simulated mine shaft in the basement of the museum. The huge fossilized mammoth on display is said not to be real, but it is in the Inner Mongolia Museum. But the baby bison is a real fossil. It's okay to have questions. It's still necessary to come here and learn about it. Everyone can learn a lot.
Hulun Lake, the fifth largest lake in China and the first largest lake in the north, has a touching story about the origin of the goddess of Hulun Lake, Hulun Lake, and Bel Lake.
It is said that one day a long time ago, the grassland was suddenly attacked by the wind demon and the Sandman. Wherever they went, the winds were howling, the yellow sand covered the sky, and the grassland was in danger.
The people on the grassland were forced to leave their homes in search of green land. At this time, the Kingdom of Heaven sent a pair of swans, whose aliases are Hulun and Bell. They fought the devil to the death and defeated him.
To prevent the tragedy from happening again, they decided to protect the grassland here permanently.
Finally, they held hands and became Hulun and Beier lakes. The vast lakes blocked the wind and sand, nourished the grassland, and nurtured the cultures of many ethnic groups. Since then, the grassland has regained its former vitality and vigor.
Standing on the shore of Hulun Lake, the lake water reflects the sunlight, and the lake wind blows in gusts with water vapor. The cool breeze and sparkling waves made people feel incredibly cool. According to the leader, Hulun Lake has eight famous attractions, namely, sunrise on the water, mirage on the lake, stone pile of love horses, jade beach waves, Huxiao Hulun Lake, Elephant Mountain to enjoy the moon, reed island to enjoy the birds, gully island to listen to the qin.
Hulun Lake's high tide is not like the tide of the Qiantang River to form a straight line, not like the tide of the waves, unstoppable. Instead, wave after wave laps the shore, surging and surging, yet soft enough for everyone to get close to her.
Wave after wave, the tide crashes against the guardrails around the lake, stirring up waves that splash on tourists with occasional screams. It also attracts many photographers to capture that wonderful moment. Because the high tide of Lake Hulun is not always visible, it must be destiny.
The fish feast at noon was the food I was most looking forward to. A lot of fish can be tasted freely, really fast to the tip of my tongue. Fish feast is all Lu fish, crucian carp, white fish and so on. Produced in Hulun Lake. Flesh plump, nutritious, rich in protein, inorganic salts, carbohydrates, fat and a variety of vitamins.
Eat enough to rush to the Balhu Mongolian tribe to taste the dismounted wine. Not enough to eat and drink. The people of the steppe are hospitable, and those who come to the steppe are treated to the grandest of Mongolian hospitality rituals: - dismounted wine.
The correct process is as follows:
1. The guest takes the silver bowl of wine on the left hand side.
2. The ring finger of the right hand is dipped into the wine and shot into the sky, which is called "honoring the sky".
3. The right ring finger is dipped in wine and shot to the ground, which is called "honoring the earth".
4. Dipping the right ring finger in wine and flicking it in front of the body is called "honoring the ancestors".
5. Cupping the bowl with both hands and drinking it all in one go (drinking it all in one go is regarded as a sign of respect for the Mongolian masters)
Dipping one's fingers three times before drinking gradually became a habit, and later a custom, for drinking Dismounted Wine on the steppe. With the popularity of the "Song of Dismounted Wine", drinking dismounted wine in the traditional Mongolian way, we know that it is the noblest welcoming ritual of the Mongolian steppe to welcome guests from afar.
We also drank it all in one go like men, mainly because the atmosphere was so warm that the bravado burst out all at once. We thought we had to do something heroic once in our lives.
That bowl was the most enjoyable I've ever had. Even though it felt like fire when I had it, as a girl I definitely rarely drank, but the drinking must have had something to do with the state of the environment. That drink most definitely made us carefree. My best friend and I had faces like a red apple. In our drunkenness, let's raise our glasses and drink again. To Genghis Khan, a hero of the steppe, and to you, a true man who has been recited through the ages. Later images do not remember, I went all the way back to the initial place Hailar, in the drunkenness of the end of the grassland tour.
Travel Summary
Accompanied by my best friend, I completed a 6-day trip to the grassland, realizing my dream of the grassland for a year. Riding a horse and eating pure mutton felt great. I have seen the most beautiful Hulunbeier grassland, overlooking the stunning beauty of Asia's largest wetland, stayed in the most beautiful and Russian Mukden Leng, ate pure Dariba, walked through the forest of birch forests, left footprints in many movie shooting locations, felt the most romantic border town, and ate.
There were many beautiful landscapes and beautiful women along the way. How can a brief summary of the trip be accepted? Missing scenery abounds, and there is no such thing as an unending feast under heaven. Thanks to the thoughtful arrangements of the Hulunbeier Wild Leek Grassland Outdoor Club, my best friend and I can return home with a full load. Thank you for the leadership of the big brother's attentive care. If there is a chance to go to Hulunbeier grassland again, we can enjoy the great beauty of Hulunbeier. Everything is just goodbye. See you later.