First Time Picking Grapes

"Journey to Grape Valley: Dreams Come True" In my son's Chinese textbook, Grape Valley is like a dazzling pearl, exuding enchanting charm. The vivid descriptions filled my son with endless longing for this mysterious and fertile land. So, taking advantage of the leisure time during the summer vacation, our family decided to embark on this month-long journey to personally experience the unique charm of Grape Valley. As we gradually approached this dreamland, even before entering the scenic area, the sights along the roadside amazed us. Rows of grape trellises and houses for drying raisins lined up as if warmly welcoming visitors from afar. Entering the Grape Valley scenic area felt like stepping into a sea of grapes, with trellises laden with grapes everywhere in sight. Even the homestay we stayed in was adorned with grape trellises, with clusters of crystal-clear, plump, and tempting grapes seemingly telling us about the richness and hospitality of this land. We followed others' advice and chose to stay inside the scenic area. This not only saved us the entrance fee but also made it very convenient to tour the scenic area the next day. To be honest, I wasn't very interested in the regular attractions of the scenic area. The highlight of this trip was to let my son personally pick those mouth-watering grapes. When he picked those sweet clusters of grapes with his own hands, the satisfaction and joy on his face made me deeply feel the significance of this trip. The seedless white grapes here cost only 10 yuan per kilogram. Not only are they affordable, but their taste is also sweet to the core. The climate in Grape Valley is pleasant, with no unbearable summer heat. The cool snow water trickles through, bringing a touch of coolness to the land. To our surprise, there were no annoying mosquitoes or birds, but some flies were flying around. Walking in Grape Valley, you can see mulberry and grape trees over a hundred years old everywhere, witnessing the changes of time and quietly telling the history and stories of Grape Valley. This trip to Grape Valley was so worthwhile! Its unique charm perfectly interpreted the meaning of the name "Grape Valley" and left an indelible beautiful memory in our family's hearts.