Chapter 474 [Lyman Castle]
To tell the truth, the brothers chose this time period to come to South Africa to hunt, and it was very deliberate. www.biquge.info Although there is no distinction between winter and summer, there is a distinction between the dry season and the rainy season.
During the dry season, the weather is too hot and dry, and the physical condition of all kinds of wild animals is very poor. So I came to South Africa to hunt at the beginning of the rainy season and at the end of the dry season. At this time, the rainy season had just begun, and it had not yet reached the terrifying level of rain that rained for four or five days in a row, not only the air was fresh and the grass was abundant, but the physical condition of the animals was also improved.
The frail and sickly animals of the dry season have long been eliminated, and all that remains are strong, disease-free wild animals. These animals are the target of Yang Yong's brothers, after all, they are not scavengers, vultures are interested in those animals that are sick and dead. Since it is hunting, of course, the healthiest animals can meet the needs of everyone.
It has been more than half a month into the rainy season, and now the temperature is just 256 degrees. It is not so dry, and it is very suitable for the elderly and children to visit in Africa. Another very good advantage of the location is that now after the rainy season, all the animals have entered the breeding season, but the water and grass are abundant and the food is abundant, and the small lions and leopards can be seen everywhere. Some small furry animals are the unstoppable natural enemies of all women and children, and no one can resist the charm of these furry animals.
So along the way, the wildness of the African savannah, the abundance of flora and fauna makes all the family feel worthwhile. The camera in the hand, the digital camera clicked non-stop, and only then did humans feel that their eyes were not enough, and they did not have the 360-degree perspective of those chameleons.
After driving some distance, a small river appeared in front of me, and there was a small stone bridge over the river. The mottled marks on the stone bridge tell that this stone bridge has been around for some years, and the convoy has come to an uphill slope after driving across the stone bridge, and after crossing the small hill, it is a paradise in sight.
The scenery is very beautiful, and on the edge of a small crystal clear lake, stands a four-story stone castle. Although the castle is made of rock, the surface is covered with scars, scorched marks, and some climbing plants. The castle is very large, it is actually a four-story building, but there is a central site in front of the castle, and then it is surrounded by a strong and tall wall, the most central is a very strong iron gate.
There is also a ring of moats around it, due to the presence of small lakes and moats. Therefore, the plants around the castle are very good, there are many fruit trees with African characteristics growing in it, and some docile herbivores are even bold enough to go to the lake to nibble on the tender pasture. When Yang Yong's convoy appeared at the gate of the castle, a large number of dark-skinned, dressed in characteristic national costumes, sang and danced and jumped to welcome Yang Yong's brothers and their families to the castle.
It's an African tribal ritual, and it's so grand that you feel at home. Of course, the ethnic characteristics of the aborigines of Africa look very unique in Yang Yong's family, both men and women are shirtless, and they are actually jumping in grass skirts. It was very cheerful and lively, especially some musical instruments with African characteristics, such as shakers and some wooden drums, the sound was particularly melodious and good, since the welcome ceremony had begun, everyone had their families out of the car and participated.
Ten minutes later, the welcome ceremony ended, at this time Rivers clapped his hands, and after attracting everyone's attention, Rivers looked at everyone and said with a smile. "Welcome to Africa, the welcome ceremony just now is a welcome ceremony for the African Zulu people to welcome guests from afar. It was very lively and fun, and since the welcome ceremony has ended, everyone must have been very tired. ”
"Please follow me into the Château de Lyman and assign a room for rest, and there will be a large bonfire waiting for you in the evening. There are not only African singing and dancing performances, but also unique African food waiting for everyone to taste, come with me at his house! ”
A crowd of dozens of hula people followed Rivers into Lyman Castle. After entering through the gate, the castle is in the middle of a very large garden, and the special feature is that there are some small rooms around the castle, even those who have not seen it know it. These rooms were the quarters of ancient soldiers, who would climb the castle walls to defend themselves in case of danger.
Some of the other rooms are stables, mills, bakeries, storage rooms and other living facilities. What is special is that there is a very large well on the right side of the castle, and the perimeter of the well is actually piled up with stones to form a pavilion. It is used to protect the safety of the well to avoid some debris falling into the well, affecting the safety of drinking water for people and animals.
After rounding the gardens, we came to the main building of the castle, and heard a detailed introduction from Rivers along the way. Everyone knows that it is no wonder that this castle looks as if it has withstood the test of war, and the outer walls are pitted, and there are even traces of fire, and everyone is right.
The castle was built in 1780 and its first owner was a French count. The castle was captured by the British due to the Great War between Britain and France, and of course, the price paid when taking the castle was not insignificant. More than 300 British soldiers were killed in the battle, and the castle later became the domain of an English baron.
In the modern era, in 1960, the Lehmann family set out to establish a reserve in Africa. So the long-abandoned Baron's Castle and the surrounding land were purchased and the sanctuary with more than 1 million users was opened. The castle, which had fallen into disrepair, was then renovated internally, and while the exterior was preserved in its original appearance, it became the headquarters of the Lehmann family in Africa.
When everyone entered the hall, the resplendent and extravagant hall made people feel the feeling of ice and fire. The contrast between the tattered exterior and the magnificence of the castle is incredible, with the first floor consisting of a hall, a dining room, a pantry, a kitchen, and a conference hall.
The second floor is where all the servants' master study and storage room are located, and the third floor is the guest room. The fourth floor is the master's bedroom, and the castle is very large, with forty rooms on the third floor alone. And each guest room is a master bedroom, a living room, a small living room, and a separate bathroom, which can meet the needs of a family of five.
But the identities of the brothers were there, and it was impossible for Rivers to let the brothers and the old and young of the family huddle together. So each adult was assigned a room, and of course the children rested with the adults, and as for the only brother who brought a servant, who lived on the second floor, which had been vacated by the Lyman family, the servant's room had been rested. After allocating the room, Yang Yong took his family and tidied up his room. Then the two children were coaxed to take a nap, and the adults began to rest after the two children went to sleep.