Had a whole day without rest and started in a hurry... 二叔 and Joy made plans to go to Shinsher Huahai 新社花海 while I was stills snoozing in the morning and completely forgot that I had told them I am going to 三舅媽's place in the morning. So :/ I had to eat only half of breakfast to leave room to fit in food at 三舅媽's stall. Left in a hurry and rode a bike to the stall. Thankfully, when I arrived it wasn't as busy. I gave her her 蝦餅 and she was going to reimburse me so I said no, you just let me eat a meal. Someone had broken Honey's little meat mole on her head, and it had signs of bleeding before. I asked for 榨菜肉絲湯麵 and 三舅媽 also gave me some gluten. I sat in the table seating area for a change.
The 榨菜肉絲湯麵 was really good... 三舅媽 put in a bit too much spring onion though but it was still good. I couldn't finish the gluten so I bagged it up to take home - 三舅媽 stuffed some more for me. I want to find 三舅 who was at the back making more oiled shallots. I told him that 姨媽 received his greeting and she told him not to come if he's too busy. I told him that right now her daughter, in-law and grandkids are currently staying with her because in-law had a motobike accident and it was easier for them to go to work from 姨媽's, it seems. 三舅 asked if it was a serious one and I sai小智d, from what I could see he can still walk around and do chores, so it's probably mostly grazes. He said if you ride a moped you have to ride slowly. I said that some people don't look and just come zooming out of an intersection. And that his 榨菜 was very delicious. 三舅 showed me another bag he has to take back to chop, and that 切都來不及. I said it's because it tastes so good everyone wants it.
I asked where a small bag was since I couldn't finish the gluten so I wanted to bag it up to take home - he told me it's outside on the right side. 三舅媽 stuffed some more for me when I asked where it was. Then I petted Honey, and she wanted me to carry her, so I did. I held her for a while, and went to show 三舅, and he said Honey doesn't let anyone hold her. I said it's because she thinks I'm easy to push around, haha. Aww I'm special. I got a bit tired and then said to Honey I'm putting her back down cause I'm tired. I went back to her table and 三舅媽 said that she's happy to have someone hold her, haha.
I hung around for just a wee bit more and let 三舅媽 know that I'm being taken to 新社花海 today, so will leave very soon. I asked if she wanted me to come tomorrow, but the stall will be very busy. She said no don't come. So I said goodbye and went in to say bye to 三舅. I'll see you both next year. I passed the big sis who helps at the stall and said byebye, and made sure to say bye to the big bro too.
I went to the entrance of Dapeng Primary, and saw a centipede?? Millipede?? Just crawling where I sat down and was like "oohh errr" and made sure to stay out of its way. 二叔 wasn't here yet so I waited a bit.
Once he came I got into the car and the plan had changed to us going to pick up 小智 who is now coming with us. This means we won't need to pick him up for dinner and can go straight there. I popped upstairs for a pee and told grandma that I'm just dropping by today and will come back for a meal tomorrow.
Once we arrived (we parked on the other end of where we entered last time), the theme was a space/celestial one. We headed for the foods first and had lunch. We shared various things, sausage, milkfish balls, fried mushrooms... lemon juice honey drink.... and then went to the other food area. I managed to find a stamp for Taichug Freshest. I got kumara balls with ume powder again. Freshly made. $50 for a bag. Then walked further down and once we were full we started looking at the main attraction area. They had two sculptures that you can go inside. Those were cool.
We just took some time taking photos and looking around. There was a cat who wore pet sunglasses for UV protection that was on a trolley and just sitting there. Lots of people were taking photos with them. Their name is Pan'hu, like Gian from Doraemon. Hahah. Cute. The sunglasses were for eye protection against glaumoca. So cute.
Then 二叔 had to go sit down for a bit. I spotted a row of potted plants of the type that looks like a person with its roots. They were are so funny. xD The info tent said the stamp is at the other tent.
We gathered back at where 二叔 was sitting and then headed down towards the other info tent where the stamp was. There were more walkways into the flower sea down this end. I made sure I got my nui photos, and my stamp. We separated a bit here. There was an area with a succulent diorama display and other themed exhibits. Once they arrived I said I am going down to the other vendor area to have a look. On my way I passed a land army promotion booth and they said that I can hold the model gun... I said no thanks I will just take a photo because I don't get to see this often. They also said I can take a photo of the sniper rifle. Wow! The person manning one of the stalls was a lady. So cool. The other two guys along the table smiled at me so I smiled back with my eyes (I was masked).
They had mostly farmer's products, and an area with Kinmen specialty products? I didn't look too close. Last year they had a tent which introduced the conservation and protection of the Formosa bear, and in turn the area/environment of the bear and they travel quite a big distance. This year they had a smaller tent with some agricultural products from a Aboriginal tribe with conservation efforts intertwined. They had a book introducing this which seemed so interesting but I can't read the whole thing which would be a shame.
There's a vendor selling tea eggs flavoured with mushroom for $10 each and I bought one and one for 小智. This egg was super flavourful and yummy. He also bought a mango drink from the vendor next door for $80 (I happily paid) and he liked it, very fruity apparently
Joy ended up buying a special design flask from the small tent as a gift for a friend. We had a tiny sit down before needing to leave as it's almost 4:30pm now and the flower sea will close. Bugs were starting to come out too.
Once we found where the car is, we headed on our way. As we came out onto the big road, there was a brilliant view from the top of the slope, with the sunset. I feel asleep on the way back until a truck honked and we were out of the mountains and onto the freeway.
We stopped at a cake shop since it was Joy's auntie's birthday today. Their birthday cakes had to be preordered so we asked for 6 individual slices to make 1 cake. This way it's combo flavour and you don't need to slice it. We added a star candle for $10. The total was $1035 and 二叔 only had two $1000 notes so I took out $35 in coin. Perfect. Soon we arrived at the restaurant, which had a big garden and lots of outdoor seating, including a koi pond. Auntie and uncle arrived soon after we did. They had mostly set meals including hot pot. Joy and I ended up getting a 3 cup chicken and a milk kimchi hot pot to share.
The 3 cup chicken was nice, the caramelised onion was good. The broth for the hotpot was a little strong in garlic flavour. But wasn't bad. The food came out in a serving robot. A first for me!! Auntie ended up pressing "complete" before we took the food and the robot went back to the kitchen LOL. The waiter at the kitchen sent the robot back to our table. The robot would play music and call out "I'm coming!" or "I'm going!" and ask "if you're finished, let me know, I have other tables to serve!" in a cute voice. The screen has a cat face, haha.
After dinner we had the cake and sang happy birthday to auntie. I was so full at this stage after the cake. I went for a walk around with 小智 and they had those swaying seats that are so fun and he and I sat in one. I tried to take a selfie but it was so dark LOL. The photo ended up looking real cryptid. He said that he stayed up late till 5am to finish a portion of his phD, and set his Pokesleep for 2:30am but had slept at 5am instead for the past 3 nights. Bro pls get a good night's sleep tonight, you need to refuel before another late nighter.
Not long after it was time to go. It was about 8:30pm when we got back onto the car. We dropped 小智 off, and headed home.
When we got home turns out 二叔 locked the deadbolt on the inner door and I don't have a key for that. I also really needed to pee. So I ended up going to 7-11 (after trying Family Mart first, but someone was waiting outside and they said that the person has been inside for a long time). I came back upstairs and Joy was video calling 二叔 to find the spare key. It took us some time... needed a key to open 8F and then find the 7F key. Wow what an ordeal lol. I took a shower first. Then blog. I am so tired and my left foot arch is sore. I don't want to go anywhere tomorrow.... ugh.
Rest now. almost 12am...
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