The Yangtze River flows mightily on his right, evident from the turbulent waves it makes against the boats moored along its bank. A ferry is immediately swept downstream sideways as soon as it leaves its pier. The Jialing River, a tributary of the Yangtze, flows lazily on his left, evident from the many people swimming along its bank. Peddlers take the opportunity to sell swimwear and floats as well as food and water.
The Yangtze is brown from the fertile silt it brings from its upper regions. The Jialing is a beautiful shade of clear green. Where the two rivers meet, their waters mix in whirlpools of brown and green. Like double-flavoured ice-cream. Or Belgian chocolate. Or snails. Up ahead, an impressive bridge is being constructed: a testament to Man's intuition and desire to tame Mother Nature.
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