Pole fishing in Yanghe River - the happiness picked up

A few years ago, we agreed to go back to my father-in-law’s house in Wufeng County with my husband to celebrate the New Year. The big family reunited, which was no doubt lively. My father-in-law will be ninety years old after the New Year. He is in good spirits and in good health. His biggest hobby is playing flower cards, and he is very addicted to cards! He enjoyed it every day, so my husband and brothers took turns playing cards with the old man every day. Apart from eating, warming up by the fire, eating snacks, chatting, and watching TV, there seems to be no other entertainment every day. In addition, the temperature dropped sharply during the Chinese New Year, and there were several heavy snowfalls in succession. The surrounding mountains were still covered with snow, except for the streets in the county town. There was no snow, and there was no other entertainment in the small county, so I felt really bored after a few days.

In the third grade of junior high school, the weather cleared up and there was a rare sun. After lunch, we decided to go out and have some fun. I started to prepare to go mountain climbing, but the surrounding mountains were filled with mud after melting snow, making it difficult to move around. I made a temporary decision that my eldest brother would drive and take me, my aunt and my niece for a walk along the Yuyang River.

Yuyang River is the mother river of Wufeng!

According to research, the Yuyang River originates from a high mountain called "Huangcaoping" in the Duzhen Bay area of ??Changyang, winds for nearly 100 kilometers in Wufeng, and finally merges into the Qingjiang River. Yuyang River is the largest river in Wufeng and has become one of the most valuable rivers in Yichang in the past hundred years: starting from the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, countless Yixing black tea was transported from the river or waterways by mules, horses or wooden boats, and traveled across the ocean. The sea was exported to foreign countries, giving Yuyangguan the reputation of "the first pass on the thousands of miles of tea ceremony". It was once called "Little Hankou", and Yuyang River was therefore called "Yuyangguan River". According to the "Changle County Chronicle" : "There are many fish hidden in a stream; fishermen are happy when they catch fish." Hence the town got its name "Yuyangguan".

Yuyangguan has always been an important economic town, transportation hub, and tourist town in Wufeng County. It is also the east gate of Wufeng County. In August 2015, the entire Wufeng County seat was moved here, and the reputation and status of Yuyangguan became even more prominent.

Although the Yuyang River no longer has its former glory as a wharf, after treatment, the current Yuyang River is truly a "smooth river, clear water, green banks, and beautiful scenery!" It is indeed a beautiful place! A great place for a relaxing walk.

We drove upstream along the river and got off at a place called Xiaohe, just outside the city. This section of the river is wide and clear. There is a walking boardwalk on one side of the river and mountains on the other. It is very quiet!

We entered the plank road and came to a dike. We carefully stepped on the stones laid on the dike to the other side of the river. When we looked up, we saw an old man and a middle-aged man floating on a bamboo raft. We couldn't help but get excited. After saying hello, we asked them to use a bamboo raft to ferry us across to the other side. The old man readily agreed. He slowly rowed the bamboo raft to our side and transported us back to the other side in two times.

When we boarded the bamboo raft for the first time, we were trembling with fear, but we couldn't stop the excitement and surprise in our hearts. We slowly calmed down and the boat sailed into the river. Looking around, the water surface was like a mirror. , the breeze is blowing, the waves are shining, the lakes and mountains are shining, as if you have escaped into a fairyland and far away from the world. It is really like "the boat is sailing on the blue waves, and people are swimming in the middle of the painting." It is no wonder that the ancients said, "Riding on the threshold in Pengying, I am drunk for the rest of my life." ". We raised our cameras and kept taking pictures. We felt that everything was so beautiful. After the trip, we were still not satisfied. After we landed, we took the opportunity to ask the old man if he could let us experience the fun of boating on the river. The old man did not hesitate and began to explain to us. Things to note when punting. During the chat, I learned that the old man lived nearby. This bamboo raft was originally made for the old man to entertain himself when he had nothing to do. Seeing that the weather was nice today, he took his nephew out to play. Of course, he was also happy to share this bamboo raft with us. pleasure.

? The elder brother of us took the lead, and my niece and I cooperated and started to hold the pole like water. With the old man’s advice, we soon mastered the key and began to row freely on the water in a decent manner. Very happy! At this time, the green tree branches on the shore are reflected in the water, the mountains and rivers reflect each other, the green is rippling, and the sun is shining gently. Standing on the bamboo raft, insert the bamboo pole into the bottom of the water and gently stir it. The bamboo raft slowly moves forward, and I can't help but let go of my singing voice. The off-key singing made everyone laugh, and the laughter rippled into the water, instantly breaking the tranquility of the mountain and attracting pedestrians on the shore to stop and look around. Some people began to move outside, and everyone was even more excited. I felt happy, and my hands worked harder and I rowed faster. The splashing water wet my clothes and I didn't feel cold! The air began to be filled with excitement, and the coldness of winter seemed to be fading away... The few of us were having so much fun.

A group of people began to gather on the shore. Seeing how happy we were, they were eager to give it a try and asked the old man to punt. After we landed a round trip, someone was eager to take over Penny.

I think Yuyanghe must be happy now!

It seems that only by going out can we encounter a better world! Life is not easy, learn to accept the ups and downs that life brings, and learn to enjoy the unexpected joys that life brings!

? On the way back, I continued to reminisce about the happiness just now while watching the video my sister took of us on the shore!

? Pole fishing on Yanghe River, a rare and unexpected joy in the Spring Festival of 2022! This is a special New Year gift from my hometown! I will keep it in my heart and remember it often!