THE GRAPES PICKING TRIP IN XI'AN

   3RD SEPTEMBER 2026   ~ After a good night's sleep, everyone was rejuvenated and excited to embark on an unusual trip that not many people had done in Xi'an, China. We were taken to the vineyard to pick the grapes.

Upon arrival, we were first served with fresh grapes from the orchard. There were three types of grapes and they were all super sweet.

After that, we were given a basket and a pair of scissors so that we could pick all the grapes that we wanted and brought back but we still had to pay for them.

The sight of the grapes hanging from the branches was something spectacular.

I did not know picking grapes could give so much joy to all of the group members.

We left the vineyard feeling happy and with hands carrying plastic bags filled with grapes. This could be a once in a lifetime experience and we will only be eating the grapes from the supermarket after this.

FOOTNOTE: I brought home some grapes and had to be eaten immediately as they seemed to get rotten quickly. It could be the heat and especially when the initially fresh fruits had to travel long hours from China to reach home.