What's your feeling at the beginning? The aloof lawyer is crying!

After a few days, Lin Wanyi developed all the photos she took in the desert and made them into a beautiful photo album.

She called the children over and sat on the sofa to look through the photo album. Every time they turned a photo, the children would excitedly tell the story behind the photo, as if they were back in that magical desert.

"Look at this picture. Mom is putting sun hats on us. It was a very sunny day!"

"And this one, Dad is telling us the legend of the stars. The starry sky is so beautiful!"

Lin Wanyi smiled and nodded, pointing to a photo of children playing by a stream and said, "Look, my dears, although this stream is small, it is so rare in the desert. You must have had a lot of fun."

The children looked at the photo album and were full of anticipation for the next trip. Jiang Tingyan came over, touched the children's heads and said, "Let's go to other fun places during the next holiday, okay?" The children cheered and shouted "yes" one after another.

After a while, the school assigned a homework about travel experience, requiring the children to write an essay and show photos. The children chose the desert trip as the theme without hesitation. They carefully recalled every detail of the trip and described in detail in the essay the magnificent scenery of the desert, the interesting adventure experiences, and the meticulous care of their parents.

Lin Wanyi and Jiang Tingyan watched the children writing seriously and were very pleased. When the children finished their essays and showed them to them, they found that the children used their tender brushstrokes to describe the trip in an extremely wonderful way, and the warmth and happiness they felt in the desert seemed to be conveyed through words.

Lin Wanyi and Jiang Tingyan read the children's essays carefully, with surprise and emotion flashing in their eyes from time to time. They savored them word by word, as if they were once again embarking on a journey to the vast desert with the children's words.

"Wow, baby, you wrote so vividly about the scene of us watching the sunrise in the desert. It seems like Mommy saw again that red sun slowly rising from behind the sand dunes, dyeing the entire desert golden." Lin Wanyi couldn't help but praise, with a happy smile on her face.

Jiang Tingyan also nodded in agreement, "Yes, and the part you wrote about us looking for camel thorns in the desert together, that curiosity and spirit of exploration were written so vividly."

The children's faces turned red as they listened to their parents' praise, but they felt very happy in their hearts. They felt that this desert trip was an invaluable experience.

With the completion of the schoolwork, the matter seemed to have come to an end, but the seeds planted in the children's hearts by this desert trip continued to sprout and grow. They began to take the initiative to learn about different landscapes and cultures around the world, and often pestered Lin Wanyi and Jiang Tingyan to tell them various travel stories.

Lin Wanyi and Jiang Tingyan also noticed the children's desire for the outside world, so in their spare time, the family would sit together, look at the map, and plan where they might go next. Sometimes it was a mysterious rainforest, and the children imagined the dense woods, exotic flowers and plants, and various small animals running through it; sometimes it was a coastal city with a clear blue sea and white sandy beaches, and they looked forward to the happy scenes of picking up shells and playing in the waves on the beach.

Days passed slowly as the family looked forward to future travels. Finally, a new vacation came. Jiang Tingyan made full preparations in advance and booked air tickets and hotels. This time, they were going to a small European town with an ancient castle and green hills.

When the family set foot on that strange yet fascinating land, the children's eyes were full of novelty. They strolled on the ancient cobblestone road and looked up at the towering castle, as if they had traveled back to the Middle Ages.

Lin Wanyi took the camera and kept capturing every moment of the children's excitement, just like when they were on the desert trip. During their days in the town, they visited the museum in the castle and learned about the local history and culture; they had a picnic on the green hills and felt the breeze; they also played with the local children. Although they didn't speak the same language, the children's smiles and joy were common.

The time spent in the European small town was like a series of colorful paintings, slowly unfolding before the family.

Every day seemed to have new surprises waiting for them. In addition to visiting the castle museum and having a picnic on the hill, they also went deep into the streets and alleys of the town to explore the special shops hidden in the corners.

The children looked curiously at the exquisite handicrafts displayed in the window, including colorful ceramic ornaments, small wooden boxes carved with delicate patterns, and cute dolls made of local fabrics.

Lin Wanyi and Jiang Tingyan took the children into a handmade chocolate shop. As soon as they entered the store, the rich aroma of chocolate hit their noses.

The chef in the store enthusiastically showed them the chocolate-making process. The children watched intently, their eyes full of amazement at how cocoa beans were turned into silky and delicious chocolate.

The master also invited the children to try their hand at making simple chocolate shapes. The children excitedly put on their aprons and carefully poured the chocolate paste into the molds, looking forward to seeing their works take shape.

Strolling along the river in the town, there are lush trees on both sides of the river bank, and the leaves rustle in the breeze.

Occasionally, some painters can be seen setting up their easels by the river, sketching the beautiful scenery in front of them. Children are attracted to them and stand quietly behind the painters to watch.

The painter noticed them, smiled at them in a friendly way, and handed over the brush to the children to paint a few strokes. A child took the brush shyly and added a few small wild flowers on the canvas. Although the brushstrokes were immature, the seriousness of the work made the painter give a thumbs up.

The town market is also a place they cannot miss. On market days, the streets are filled with various stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and cheeses, quaint accessories and some traditional handicrafts.

Lin Wanyi and the children walked between the stalls, picking out the small items they liked. Jiang Tingyan was on the side, communicating with the stall owners in their not-so-fluent English, learning about the stories behind these items. The children tasted the local specialty fruit pies here, and the sweet and sour taste spread in their mouths, making them unable to help but eat one bite after another.

When night falls, there will be a band performance in the town square. The family came to the square early and found a good seat.

(End of this chapter)