Travel Notes on Lake Leipoma - A Longing for Life

What day is it? When is the next time? How long will it take?

Go experience it! Go and regret it! Keep your love and go to the mountains and seas!

There are three major plateau lakes in Sichuan, namely Lugu Lake, Qionghai Lake and Ma Lake. Among them, Mahu has been forgotten by people due to its remote location, inaccessible highways, and low reputation.

In fact, it is the brightest scenic pearl deep in Liangshan.

On July 23, 2021, the small group of Sunflower Class will set off. We are going to Lake Leipoma to explore the deep lake scenery that blooms all year round and enjoy the life we ​​long for during summer vacation.

After noon, Teacher Huang and Teacher Wei, Chen Xinyu's family, Wu Yuchen's family, Tu Wenyi's family, and Li Tianrui's family all set off from Chengdu and drove for more than 4 hours to Mahu in Leibo County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Scenic Area.

Along the way, manic and violent weather came and went. Sudden storms quickly struck and then left quickly, bringing panic and surprises. In the green mountain stream that had just been washed away by heavy rain, a rainbow hung in the sky, extremely clear, as if it was within reach. Mountains, clouds and shadows, and mountains and mountains, all under the colorful sky, are indescribably graceful.

The further you go, the closer you are to the life you long for.

It was already evening when we arrived at the Mahu Scenic Area. The lights were first turned on and the night gradually opened. The rush on the road made the adults a little tired. After taking a rest, we started a two-day slow life during the summer vacation.

Facing the rising sun, full of energy

When you wake up by the lake in the morning, there is no hustle and bustle of traffic, no noise of people, and no hurried crowds rushing around. On the lakeside in the morning, some are just the weeping willows blowing in the wind, some are just the gentle singing of birds on the branches, and some are just the faint fishy smell in the breeze. The gentle sunshine spreads over the entire Mahu Lake, creating sparkling waves and ripples. Like little beating notes, it plays a joyful song in the morning and wakes up the little flowers in their sleep.

At 7:30 in the morning, Teacher Huang and Teacher Wei were already ready to go and started morning exercises on the floating board by the lake. After Wu Yuchen, Tu Wenyi, Chen Xinyu, and Li Tianrui arrived at the lakeside one after another, they followed suit and started a day of slow life with morning exercises.

After a short warm-up, Teacher Wei took us for a run around the lake. The little flowers were very excited, chasing each other and cheering. On the walking path by the lake, we left a series of running footprints and a series of hearty laughter like silver bells. The white clouds in the sky couldn't help but smile. Pedestrians passing by stopped and raised their thumbs. Children in sports always exude youthful vigor and light, shining so brightly that people cannot take their eyes away.

After jogging, under an empty terrace, Teacher Wei led the whole family to do aerobic exercise. Jumping jacks, leg raises, mountain running, sit-ups, planks... Teacher Wei can do it effortlessly because his persistence and hard work in sports have never stopped. The children jumped up and down, which was funny and childlike. A passionate sports experience turned into a hodgepodge of interesting things. After the morning exercise, everyone felt a sense of relief dripping with sweat and full of energy.

Lakes and mountains, an idyllic life

After the exercise, everyone went back to their rooms to take a shower and change their clothes. They were about to start the life of fishermen.

The air here is indeed fresh. Stroll along the path built around the lake. Green mountains and green waters, swaying green willows, the clear lake surface can almost be seen to the bottom, there is no mud, and occasionally small fish can be seen swimming around with ease.

Teacher Huang and Teacher Wei were sitting by the lake, fishing and relaxing, facing the breeze, so comfortable. Wu Yuchen’s father started fishing with great interest at seven o’clock in the morning, and he had already harvested a lot. Li Tianrui’s mother is holding a big fishing net and is about to show off her skills in the fishing world. Not far away, Chen Xinyu’s father’s fishing rod had already been thrown away, waiting for good news. Tu Wenyi’s father sank the shrimp pot to the bottom of the lake, looking forward to the gathering of fish and shrimps. Everything is going on in an orderly manner. The only thing out of control is a group of little flowers.

We saw them wearing shorts, small sandals, holding brightly colored small fishing nets high, and walking in front of everyone. The calm lake was suddenly disturbed. They waded in the shallow waters of the lake. They first divided up the small fish caught by Wu Yuchen’s father, and then aimed at Teacher Wei’s fishing rod and fired flying rocks like a hail of bullets. It shot around the fishing rod, causing the fish to flee in all directions. Then he quickly grabbed Tu Wenyi's father's shrimp pot, almost wanting to lift it up every second to check the results.

The lakeside scene is as busy as a farmer’s market. Perhaps, this is the slow life that belongs to little flowers. Wander beside the teacher, enjoy the wonders of nature, live an idyllic life, and leave every wonderful moment behind. The years are quiet and peaceful, but that's all.

The mountains in the distance are undulating, shrouded in smoke, and a pool of clear lake water forms a strong magnetic field against the blue sky and white clouds, which deeply attracts everyone and makes people want to follow it at all costs. Ma Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It has a deep and secluded bay and twists and turns on its shores. How can you get a panoramic view from just one corner? Therefore, cycling around the lake has become what adults and children most look forward to and miss.

One per person The electric cars were powerful enough. The fathers took their children, followed by the mothers, and drove to the other side of the Ma Lake.

Dozens of battery cars whizzed by on the picturesque lakeside greenway. The wind blew up the little flower's clothes, and the sunlight poured on the little flower's head, and happiness filled her face. The cool breeze wiped away the beads of sweat on our foreheads, passing over the treetops, passing over the roofs, passing over the lake, passing over our wheels... adding a touch of splendor to our ride.

Dusk is coming, the sky is full of sunset, when the wheels crush the afterglow, and when the last ray of sunlight is spread on the lake, it is time to harvest our fish, shrimps, crabs and shells.

The round shrimp pot is full of lively little fish, and there are countless mini shrimps jumping up and down. The moment we mentioned it, the children clapped their hands and were so excited. We captured this ourselves! Then, the parents used knives to remove the internal organs and dirt, and handed them over to the chefs for frying and cooking. Plates of crispy and delicious fried fish made a stunning appearance. The little flowers were one bite at a time, crunchy and crispy, extremely delicious, it was really delicious!

Under the night, who is the person with stories?

Ma Lake at night is a paradise for gourmet food and a world of barbecue. We sat around the mountain on the top floor of the lakeside B&B, set up a barbecue grill, grilled pork belly, sprinkled with chili powder, and put on a dazzling array of drinks. With the evening breeze blowing, we started the adults' nightlife.

This time, Teacher Huang and Teacher Wei still brought precious wines, fragrant foreign wine, crystal clear white wine, sweet and refreshing fruit wine, mellow and rich beer... In this way, the tastes are different, for everyone to enjoy A feast for the eyes and a feast for the mouth.

People, live up to a pot of good wine and live up to a person who loves you. Having wine and stories is the best life.

After Huang Zheng's father was a man with a story in the Pengzhou banquet, this time the fathers showed their momentum one after another. Yo! Who do you look down on? After drinking so much wine, is it possible that no one has a story to tell?

I vaguely remember how Li Tianrui's father got drunk last time. The little bit of pity and sympathy from the public seems inexplicable to the person involved, and he is completely unaware of it. Even if there are pictures and the truth, it can't destroy the feelings and trust between the male and female protagonists. It was a pity that time, after all, Tianrui's father had passed out before he could tell the story. This time, he probably had some ideas and was obviously more vigilant. As his alcohol intake increased, he held The fingers holding the wine glass gradually became stronger and stronger. While telling the story, he also tested Tianrui's mother's bottom line. When would she make a move? For a while, they fell into a stalemate.

Everyone was watching the fire from across the bank, but Tu Wenyi’s father was the only one who was very envious. Why can I have a drink while drunk? Can you drink a lot of wine while you are in a trance? Tu’s father couldn’t understand. Why didn’t such a happy thing happen to him? In fact, looking at the overall situation, Tu’s father’s contribution to the wine culture is really remarkable. In order to enjoy it to the fullest, the bows were drawn left and right throughout the whole process, and the battle continued in the posture of one cup for you and two cups for me, never missing a sip. I wanted to express my heartfelt feelings over wine. We can savor the stories from all over the world and the touching past. Unfortunately, even at the end of the drink, Tu’s father was still sober and could not taste what he wanted. Alas... Tu’s father’s biggest regret in his life is that he never gets drunk after a thousand cups. Who understands such loneliness?

After Teacher Wei started drinking for the first time, he could no longer put it down. After all, colleagues at the wine table, regardless of gender, will first salute and then offer a toast. Over and over again, finally unable to resist, I changed to tea. In the past, Teacher Wei, who paid attention to the slow flow of tea when drinking tea, has long since disappeared. Dads often choose a time when the tea is boiling to raise their glasses to the bright moon. Teacher Wei had to drink tea instead of wine and drink it all in one gulp. The boiling water flows down the throat, the heat is ethereal, where is tea? This is burning your mouth!

Teacher Huang is the most different this time. He changed his past style and used the physical examination report to indicate that he had finished drinking. But people cannot help themselves in the world. As the saying goes " I would rather hurt my body than my feelings". As you come and go, changing cups and cups, and progressing step by step, the cup will rise and fall, and the spirit will rise. , drank it all. We talked and laughed endlessly, but the matter of the physical examination report was put aside for a while.

A bottle of wine tells a story, a sky represents a life. At this moment, in the distant night of Chengdu, Huang Zheng’s father and Zhang Hongkun’s father were drinking and chatting freely and freely. People who really have stories can’t stand it anymore. Dad Huang connected with everyone via remote video, and took advantage of the opportunity to take turns to have a drink. For a while, everyone was moved when they heard , was sad, and the listener shed tears. Zhang Hongkun's father also enjoyed a carnival of free drinking in the live broadcast room. He had never drunk himself down in front of his mobile phone before, and this time he really experienced it.

Under slight drunkenness, Wu Yuchen's father and Chen Xinyu's father's respective romances, love, hate, and hatred are all unfinished. What is true is also false when it is false. It is impossible to know which one is true and which is false under high-level talk. But the feelings over the wine table that come out of drinking are real and real.

The dusk is sinking in the distance, the lake is deep, you can look at the trees in the distance, or you can enjoy the wind by the lake, or look up at the night with rolling clouds, taste your own wine, enjoy your own life, live a peaceful life, and feel at ease. This is the life we ​​pursue and yearn for.

The time in Mahu is relaxed, carefree, free from desires, comfortable and tranquil. Life is actually very simple. You don’t need to pursue too much, as long as you live happily, freely and full of infinite colors. Happiness is this feeling.