A few days ago, I discussed with my 85-year-old father that going out for a walk would be beneficial to my physical and mental health. It happened to be the Daze Mountain Grape Festival, so we agreed to go to the beautiful Daze Mountain to celebrate the Grape Festival. On September 19th, the autumn air was crisp and the sun was shining brightly. My wife, daughter and I hurried back to our hometown from the small town to pick up my old father and younger brother. Taking advantage of the strong atmosphere of the Grape Festival and full of deep family affection, we headed to Daze Mountain. , the scenery along the way was endless, the eyes were full of autumn colors, and the old father was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.
When driving to the Gao Manor, I saw red flags fluttering on the top of the hill and the enchanting scenery at the foot of the hill. What a Gao Manor. The charming scenery attracted me, so I suggested to my old father and brother that first My father and brother happily agreed to visit Gao's Manor. My wife drove in and drove around. My eyes suddenly lit up and I suddenly became enlightened. I didn't expect that the newly developed scenery was so beautiful. If Daze Mountain, which is famous for its beautiful scenery, is compared to a "lady's lady", then Gao's Manor is a "little family's jasper".
The design style here is unique. As soon as you enter the archway, you will notice a huge stone with beautiful patterns native to Daze Mountain. The huge stone is inscribed with the four characters "Gao's Manor". This was written by the former Zhongxuan Inscribed by Guan Jinghui, Secretary-General of the Ministry, it adds another cultural landscape to the beautiful manor. On the hill under the fluttering red flag, a silver waterfall is like a string of pearls inlaid on the mountainside. Going down the mountain, the springs are tinkling and the streams are gurgling, making the hill lively. There is also the tall windmill at the foot of the mountain spinning, autumn. The silver sparkling water splashed under the sun. At the foot of the hill, the flowers are blooming, smiling, as if to welcome us. Look at the unique manor restaurant built on the hill. It has a one-stop service of catering, entertainment, grape eating, mountain climbing and sightseeing. This is really an ideal place to visit with beautiful mountains and rivers.
I was caught up in the beautiful scenery, so I discussed with my old father about hiking in the Gao Manor. Because the old father is over eighty years old, it is not suitable to climb tall and majestic mountains such as Daze Mountain and Tianzhu Mountain. At first, he planned to go to the small port of Wulong Port to play, but unexpectedly it caused an accident. Surprisingly, this hill is not high, has a suitable slope, and has stone steps. It is safe and not tiring. It is most suitable for the old father to climb. So, the five of us started climbing. The old father has a strong body and nimble legs and feet. He can still climb mountains quickly even in his eighties. From time to time, I want to give him a hand, but he refuses. I feel very happy when I see my old father climbing the mountain. This is exactly what I want. This is my original intention. Climbing such hills and walking along the grape corridor is most beneficial to the health of the elderly. However, I was still a little worried about my old father, and kept persuading me all the way: "Dad, slow down, slow down, don't be in a hurry." My old father didn't even hear what I said, but he still climbed as fast as he could, reaching the top of the mountain in one breath.
At this time, there is an observation deck above. There are no guardrails on the steps here, but there is a sign saying "Mountaining is dangerous, pay attention to safety". At this time, the old father still refused my help, as if the old man was worried. He has this habit of refusing to be helped by others as long as he can walk on his own, as if being helped will make him feel weak or have some problem. No matter what, I still take care of my old father's safety. The old father walked in front, and I followed closely behind. I used my hands to protect him behind him, which was also used as a "guardrail", so that the old father boarded the observation deck safely and smoothly.
On the observation deck, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Daze Mountain, Daze Mountain Reservoir, Wulong Port, Daze Mountain Town Residential Area, the mountains, the water, the villages, the trees, and the grapes. The garden formed a beautiful picture, just like a large natural garden. It was so beautiful! I lost no time in raising the camera and took a group photo of my old father, wife, daughter and brother without stopping. I was taking pictures for my old father. The old father kept saying: "No need to take pictures, no need to take so many pictures!" But I said: "The scenery here is pretty good, let's take a few more pictures." I started taking pictures again, and they were frozen in an instant. It’s beautiful scenery, and what you gain is long-lasting family affection.
When I walked to the five-star red flag fluttering in the wind, I mobilized my old father to take pictures. At this time, the old father readily agreed. I knew that this was what the old father wanted. The son of a veteran cadre of the Anti-Japanese War, Growing up in a red base, the seeds of red were planted in my young heart, and I have a deep love for the five-star red flag. Because he deeply understood that the five-star red flag was dyed with the blood of countless revolutionary martyrs. This time the father standing under the red flag did not smile, but was so solemn. I think at this time the old father must have thought of the 49 martyrs who died in the red base of Daze Mountain. He respected the red flag, that is, he respected the lost. Revolutionary martyr, I feel gratified at this time that I have chosen the right tourist route.
After taking photos next to the boulder of "Gao's Manor", we drove along the vineyard-to-vineyard scenery to each vineyard. Hanging signs saying "Daze Mountain Grape Ecology" were everywhere on both sides of the road. Brands such as "Garden", "XX Grape Estate", "Dazeshan Grape Tourist Garden" and "Hometown of Grapes in China". We inquired about it and sat down in the "Lao Yin Family Vineyard". The hostess cut us a bunch of bright grapes such as "Rose Fragrance", "Jufeng" and "Zeshan No. 1", and I accompanied them. The old father was sitting under a grape trellis with beautiful scenery and fresh air, tasting grapes and admiring the beautiful scenery around him. I chose the angle to freeze the old father and the beautiful scenery together.
With the strong lingering fragrance of grapes, we wandered in the famous grape corridor.
This grape corridor is about one kilometer. On both sides of the corridor are crowded vineyards and farm banquets. On the counter are "Golden Finger", "Beauty Finger", "Rose Fragrance", "Jufeng" and "Zeshan No. 1". Waiting for Daze Mountain grapes, there are also barrels of wine made from Daze Mountain grapes, as well as Daze Mountain specialties. I walked with my old father while sightseeing, and took photos for him from time to time. The figure of the old father was left in the grape corridor, and the beautiful grape corridor was left in the old father's mind.
On the way back from Daze Mountain, the old father said with emotion: "I haven't been to Daze Mountain for decades. I didn't expect that Daze Mountain has changed so much! This time I came to Daze Mountain "No mountain comes in vain." From my father's words, I could faintly feel his harvest and satisfaction.
Accompanying my old father to climb mountains brings out a good interest and a good mood. I think what is condensed is a kind of family affection. Mountain climbing is also a good way to connect father and son. I also want to accompany my old father to climb more mountains.