《小小火龙果·暖暖祖孙情》 ‍Tiny Dragon Fruit, Warm Bond between Grandparent and Grandchild

Junzhi Liang

<p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:22px;">  我们定居在澳大利亚的小外孙Ethan和外孙女Audrey听闻一星期后我和老伴儿就要从中国前往他家,兴奋不已。他们满心欢喜地央求爸爸妈妈,带他们去采摘园为我们采摘火龙果。</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:22px;"> 一到果园,Ethan便迫不及待地穿梭在植株间,目光在一个个火龙果上仔细打量。最终,他精心挑选出一个个头最大、色泽最为鲜艳的火龙果,小心翼翼地亲手摘下。</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:22px;"> 返程途中,他坐在车里,紧紧抱着这个火龙果,一刻也不愿松手,仿佛那是世间最珍贵的宝贝。到家后,Ethan专门找来一个特殊精美的包装,将这个火龙果单独细致地包装好,轻轻放进冰箱,还特别担心怕与别的火龙果混淆。他满心期待着,等我们从中国抵达澳大利亚时,能亲手把这份饱含爱意的礼物送到姥姥姥爷手中,情深意重,爱意满溢……。</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:22px;"><span class="ql-cursor"></span></b>Our grandson Ethan and granddaughter Audrey, who live in Australia, were thrilled to hear that my husband and I would be traveling from China to their home in a week. Full of joy, they eagerly begged their parents to take them to the picking garden to pick pitayas for us.</p><p class="ql-block">As soon as they arrived at the orchard, Ethan couldn't wait to dash among the plants, his eyes carefully scanning each pitaya. Finally, he carefully selected the largest and most brightly - colored pitaya and gently picked it by himself.</p><p class="ql-block">On the way back, he sat in the car, holding the pitaya tightly, not willing to let go for a moment, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world. When they got home, Ethan specially found a special and exquisite package, carefully wrapped this pitaya separately, gently put it in the refrigerator, and was particularly worried that it might be confused with other pitayas. He was looking forward with great anticipation to personally presenting this loving gift to his grandparents when we arrived in Australia from China. His affection was deep and filled with overflowing love...</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:justify;"><b style="font-size:22px;">  澳大利亚Et han火龙果种植园之旅,是一场充满温情与惊喜的旅行。全家人一起度过了美好而难忘的时光,尤其是为欢迎姥姥姥爷的到来精心准备的火龙果采摘活动,让这个家庭更加紧密地联系在一起。</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:justify;">The trip to the dragon fruit plantation in Australia with Ethan was a journey filled with warmth and pleasant surprises. The whole family spent a wonderful and unforgettable time together. In particular, the dragon fruit picking activity carefully prepared to welcome grandparents brought the family even closer together.</p> <p class="ql-block"><b style="color:rgb(57, 181, 74); font-size:22px;">《世上最美的礼物》</b></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:22px;"> 这是Ethan专门为姥爷姥姥精心挑选出一个个头最大、色泽最为鲜艳的火龙果,小心翼翼地亲手摘下。回家的路上他坐在车里双手一直抱着这个他亲手采摘的火龙果,期盼着等姥爷姥姥到达澳大利亚的家里后,他要亲手送给姥爷姥姥的最美礼物💝</b></p><p class="ql-block">"The Most Beautiful Gift in the World"</p><p class="ql-block">This is the dragon fruit that Ethan carefully selected for his grandpa and grandma. It was the largest and most brightly - colored one, and he picked it with his own hands very carefully. On the way home, while sitting in the car, he held this dragon fruit picked by himself in his hands all the time. He was looking forward to presenting this, the most beautiful gift, to his grandpa and grandma personally after they arrived at the home in Australia. 💝</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:justify;"><b style="font-size:22px;">  这次旅行,不仅让孩子们体验到了采摘的乐趣,也加深了家庭成员之间的感情。这片充满生机的火龙果园,见证了一个温馨的家庭故事,留下了珍贵的美好回忆。</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:justify;">This trip not only allowed the children to experience the joy of picking, but also deepened the bonds among family members. This vibrant dragon fruit orchard witnessed a heartwarming family story and left behind precious and wonderful memories.</p>