When the spring warms the earth, everything revives. This spring came to Xiamen in drizzling rain. Last weekend, instead of working in the lab, our faculty and students visited the enchanting Yeshangu to sense the approaching spring.

Yeshangu is at the middle of Daiyun Mountain Range, where mountains are high, woods thick and water crystal clear. Although it rained heavily, it could not keep us from reaching our destination. In small groups, we went straight ahead. Along the tour, we stopped every now and then to enjoy the beautiful landscape or to take group photos. The heavy rain did not make the tour any less interesting. The faculty were totally relaxed and not so solemn as usual. And the students were so happy that the academic pressure was put way behind. Everyone was happy and everything perfect. In the end, with our joint efforts we successfully reached the destination.

The weekend event gave the faculty and students a chance to relax the minds, feel the nature and be revitalized to continue with new tasks and challenges. It also left us a beautiful memory, improved the work atmosphere in the Institute, and made us more energetic and enthusiastic for the research and study.

(Guo Yuli Eye Institute of Xiamen University)