il Giardino Romantico

**The following article is in Chinese (Traditional) only.
**本文僅有中文（繁體）
當貓奴當了那麼多年，我還不敢說自己是什麼貓專家。如果聽得懂虎爺每天到底在叫什麼，說不定我還稍微可以充當一下貓專家。話說為什麼要突然換貓砂？其實看到國際家貓的產品就一直想試試看。其實一開始養貓想說幹嘛花那麼多錢？所以都用很廉價的貓砂。搞到後來因為自己也懶，所以貓就很容易亂尿尿（但他們也不是故意的）。後來想說換種貓砂來看看。用了木屑的貓砂後發現，雖然單價是比較貴一點，但用的比較持久，然後也沒有那麼臭（因為木屑本身就有香味可以除臭）。撐比較久，自然也就用的省。不過最早用的牌子雖然便宜，但我發現還是要很快就要替換了。另外也因為包裝的關係，所以才剛打開，就已經有很多碎片。
換了第二種牌子有更好一點。因為外包裝有比較扎實，所以木屑比較不會碎掉。不過好奇心不只殺死貓，也會殺死貓奴～ 看到了國際貓家的貓砂，除了包裝吸引人，聲稱的功效也很引人好奇。因此在最近上一批貓砂用完之際，就趕快先買一箱來試試看。
外包裝非常的可愛，而且看下去你就知道為什麼這個設計很貼心了！
怕不好拿，還有設計一個小手把。
外觀設計就像這樣，不過還有機關喔！
將～將～～！如果你有養貓，你應該知道這是要幹嘛的吼～～
外包裝打開之後，裡面又分了四小盒包裝。圖片中的小貓砂盆應該用一小包就夠了。大的話要用到兩包（其實他們是建議用兩層式的貓砂盒，不過我看網路上賣的其實都不便宜耶！所以想想還是加減用這個簡單的單層貓砂盒好了！）
不過，不知道你們有沒有注意到，其中一個盒子還有個繩子！這個設計夠貼心吧！你不用煩惱這第一個箱子到底要怎麼拿出來！
輕而易舉地就可以取出了！
然後最巧的設計（機關）就在這裡！所有的小盒子在貓沙倒完之後，可以拆開來做為貓咪的抓板。當然，這個大個外包裝盒也不例外！那個洞洞，就是要給貓咪玩躲貓貓用的！
小虎示範貓咪都怎麼玩紙箱的... （已經被抓的爛到不行了...）
這是以前使用的木屑貓砂。
 
這是國際家貓的松木木屑砂。
雖然圖片好像比較不太出來，不過我得說，改用Boxcat貓砂的隔天，我下班回到家一打開門就是淡淡的木頭香。這是以前的貓砂沒有的。以前用的大概小虎尿個兩三次就會"有味道"（雖然不重）Boxcat的，目前還在觀察中。
不過也因為它的味道比之前的重，讓我有點懷疑小虎是不是不習慣。因為剛換完一整天他都沒排便。後來發現是我多慮了。這隻臭貓可能是一整天都在睡覺才會沒排便... 
 
以上擷取自國際貓家官網。提供大家參考。用不慣木屑的，還可以用其他種類的。價格方面（小聲說）其實都比表格上面的定價便宜啦！
目前還在觀察一次可以撐多久。如果可以撐得比之前的久，那麼貴一點其實也還划算啦！
對了，之前還有買過它們家賣的墊高的碗架。這樣貓咪吃飯的時候肚肚就部會拖在地上... 這個碗架小虎還蠻喜歡的喔！
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有需要或有興趣的朋友，不妨趕快去官網逛逛囉！

未成年請勿飲酒Please Drink Responsibly
在吃完大肥鵝之後，我們四個女人就在啤酒廠裡晃來晃去。其實我也不知道這裡除了啤酒還有什麼好玩的。不過，是說有啤酒也就夠了吧！？
After our scrumptious meal, the four of us wandered around the brewery. We didn't quite know what's to see, but I guess, since it's a brewery, I guess it's enough just to see lots of beer lying around.
不過除了很多啤酒之外，當然還有更好康的啦！
But, of course, what they had to offer was much better than just 'lots of beer lying around'.
台啤產品試喝時間！
因為當天人不多，所以即使有白紙黑字寫上「每人限一杯」的標示，可愛的阿伯還是讓我們喝了好幾杯～　*灑花*
Time to try out some Taiwan Beer!
Even though there was a sign limiting everyone to only one glass, because there weren't many people there, the darling old man gave us more than one glass of beer to try out!

台啤的各樣產品
Different products by Taiwan Beer
唯獨這味我最愛
But this draft beer remains my favourite.

接著開始來逛展示區，有著各式各樣、個年代的不同包裝。
This is the display area, where you can see all the different designs through out the years.


原來我們台灣賣過這個東西啊？！那我想他應該不是挺受歡迎的吧？不然怎麼會沒聽說有賣過呢？說穿了這個其實就是lager跟汽水（雪碧之類的）的比例各半... 自己調就好了，這麼大費周章出這樣的產品也難怪現在沒賣了～
We had Shandy in Taiwan? I suppose this hadn't been popular, or else it would still be in the market. I wonder if people know they can make shandy on their own. So probably it was quite obsolete to mass produce it for the market...


世界各式啤酒商標。找的到你喝過的嗎？
Labels of the world's beer. Can you find ones you've tried?


啤酒杯，大學問！
Lots to know about beer glasses/mugs...

你醉了嗎？
Chart to see how drunk you are...



商標故事
The story of the label.


很喜歡這個杯子，但還是最喜歡英國的pint glass
I like this beer mug, but I like the English pint glasses even more!

Monde Selection!


上青才有掌聲！
Advert for Taiwan Beer.


米酒廣告... 擺在雞堆裡感覺有點怪...
Rice wine for cooking... A bit wierd with that chicken and chicks by the bottle.


原來這邊不只有啤酒啊！
Ah! So there is more than just beer! 

雖然啤酒是很多，但這裡還有別的啦！
Although there are lots of beer, there are still other things to see.


這裡有個月老許願池
This old fella is like the Chinese version of the Cupid - he's in charge of getting people together, helping you find your soul mate.
 
這兩棵樹叫夫妻樹，或許也是越老幫它們牽線的？
These two trees are called couple trees. I wonder if this is the work of that old fella! 


晃完一圈以後，我們又來到另一間... 逛完，口渴了嘛！
After wandering aruond, we came to another place for another glass of beer.
 
其實我們也沒有喝很多啊！但不用緊張，這一天才剛要開始而已呢！（驚）
We didn't drink that much! But hey, the day has just started! Don't worry!!!


檢視較大的地圖 

身為貓奴，可能不了解的人以為貓奴就是任何貓相關的東西都會喜歡。可惜天仙就是對無嘴粉紅貓很無感。（說無感已經是很客氣了）但到底是什麼原因，讓這篇食記有機會出現在這裡呢？其實這天，信不信由你，天仙是帶了兩個好奇大寶寶來這裡朝聖的。這群外國朋友已經來台灣好幾次，口袋名單裡的餐廳都快吃光了。恰巧知道其中一位對這粉紅無嘴貓頗感興趣，就問他有沒有興趣來看看囉。
Being a slave to a cat, it's easy for people to think that you like anything and everything cat-related. However, I am quite indifferent to this no-mouth pink cat. But then how did it happen that I am posting this article about a Hello Kitty themed cafe? Well, because my guests were curious about the place. So here we were. Thankfully they were interested in this, because I had run out of places to take them! 
這間無嘴貓主題餐廳位於熱鬧的東區巷弄裡，其實不難找，說不定你自己都經過很多次。
This cafe is located in the bustling neighbourhood of Dong District (東區), not hard to spot at all.
從走進去的那一刻，你就會一直被粉紅光攻擊。
Get ready for pink attack, from the minute you step into the cafe! 
只要是能跟無嘴貓扯上關係的，就一定會用印有他的圖樣的周邊產品。
Anything that can possibly link itself to Hello Kitty can be found at every corner.
二樓還設有這樣的座位。
Seating on the second floor of the cafe.
來看看菜單。
Let's look at the menu.
我覺得他們已經盡可能設計出可以跟無嘴貓扯上關係的餐點了。這幾道菜倒是讓我聯想到英國的Yorkshire Pudding（詳見舊文）
I think they have already tried their best to create these Hello Kitty themed dishes. These dishes remind me of Yorkshire Pudding. 
不過有些東西我覺得有點牽強...
Some of their ideas are a bit far-fetched, though...
但我想無嘴貓粉絲應該會蠻喜歡的吧（是超愛吧！）
But I guess Hello Kitty fans would be thrilled at everything here.
連洗手間都還有很多無嘴貓的影子。
Even the ladies' room's filled with Hello Kitty related products.
很無聊的自拍一張...
A very boring picture of myself... 
這裡的餐點都是套餐。首先上桌的是沙拉。
The meals here are served by combos. First up was the salad.
再來是湯。
Then came the soup.
還有小餐包（這倒是還挺好吃的）
There was also bread, which was actually not bad.
其中一種前菜：燻鴨肉
One of the appetizers: smoked duck.
另外一種前菜：燻鮭魚
Another type of appetizer: smoke salmon
飲料也都先上了
All the drinks were served as well.
主菜：白酒蛤蠣麵
Main course: speghetti with clams in white wine sauce. 
 
焗烤飯
Gratin rice 
有注意到紅蘿蔔嗎？
Notice the carrot?
 
最後是甜點。
And here's the dessert. 
我想這地方可能喝下午茶比較適合一點。
I think this place is more suitable for afternoon teas and what not. 
這些展示中的蛋糕看起來比我們吃的餐點還要好吃...
The cake display looks more salivating than the meal... 
 
無論你是否喜歡無嘴貓，其實都是一個奇妙的經驗。真的所有的東西都盡可能的是粉紅色的。餐點不至於很糟糕，嚥得下去。幾乎是可以接受。不過當天倒是有個小插曲：因為餐點都是套餐來著，所以即使我們當天願意付套餐的錢，但只想吃主餐，店家還是堅持要我們把其他的東西都打包。問題是我朋友他們住旅館，行程又排得滿滿的，哪來的時間把其餘的東西吃掉啊？所以到最後還是會被丟進垃圾桶。我是覺得有些店家應該要多一點彈性，尤其是當客人願意吃一點虧，付全額的錢，只為了不浪費的時候，就...順從客人的意思吧！
Whether you like the cat or not, it was definitely a strange experience. Absolutely everything was pink. The meal wasn't exactly horrible. It was edible, and almost satisfactory, despite one little thing: they only served in combos. Even if you wanted to pay combo price, for just the main course, they will insist that you take home the rest of the stuff you can't eat. Why? Come on. Sometimes we just don't want to waste the food. You pack it up for us to take away, the food will still end up in the garbage... (my guests were staying in a hotel, do you think they will eat the food later?) I just think sometimes shops here should be a little more flexible, especially when we're willing to pay more and get less, just so things don't go to waste. 
檢視較大的地圖 

天仙已經很少這麼有效率的前一天才吃完，隔天就寫食記。到底是什麼魔力讓天仙突然這麼有效率？答案是：泰國菜！
It's been a while since I've been this motivated - to write a food review right after the night of the meal. So what's with this efficiency this time? The answer is - Thai food.
因為年初的時候不小心失約了這群朋友兩次。朋友表示為了讓我贖罪，就讓我來安排一次泰國菜的聚餐。也行啊！不過這群人都是很國際化的，不可能用瓦Ｘ去打發他們。也不可能用我平常愛吃的平價料理打發。但苦惱，到底要怎麼找到地的味道？上網找了找，發現了這間。據說是泰國飲食集團S&P來台開設的。光是這一點就讓天仙覺得可以去嘗試一下。我可是抱持著很大的期望去的！
As a compensation for not showing up to two gatherings in a row, I was asked to arrange a Thai dinner for them. It was quite a challenge, because these friends were very internationalized. I couldn't take them to that notable franchise and hope that they'd be satisfied with that. I couldn't just take them to my casual Thai place, either. But how in the world could I find an authentic Thai place? I found this place through web search. Apparently, it's run by a Thai food chain - S&P. I guess that's enough reason to give it a try. I was there with extremely high expectations!
櫃台斜前方貼心擺設了舒適的座位，若有需要可以小歇一下。
There's seating in front of the counter, in case you need to wait for friends or wait for your table to be ready.

來南港工作了這幾年，很早就聽人家說有個地方下午來喝個茶，聊個天挺不錯的。不過一直到前一陣子自己才有機會親自去。那次是因為同事離職來這裡聚餐（是的，他有餐點。雖然小貴，上菜也有點慢，不過挺好吃的也頗有特色）不過因為是同事聚餐，就不方便拍照。這次是託了家人的福，因為提早掃墓，而離家人回中部的時間還有些距離，就想說來這裡殺殺時間。
I've worked at Nangang for more than three years now, and I've heard about a place where you could drink tea and chat with friends the entire afternoon... but I've only been here myself just recently. The first time was a farewell meal for a colleague. (Yes, they serve food, too. A bit steep, and a bit slow, but the food is quite tasty!). But seeing that was with a big group of colleagues, it was not an ideal chance for photo shooting. This time, the family had come to visit Taipei for the day for early tomb-sweeping. It was a while yet before they had to depart for Taichung. I thought of this place for us to kill some time.
這裡說好找也還好，但也不算難找。不過要有車就是了。因為他在山上，公車最後一站只到山腳下。從研究院路開往舊庄，在一直開，一直開（我沒開車所以不要問我開多久開多遠，我完全沒概念啊！）就會看到他在左手邊。轉進來後，第一個彎道就要停車了，因為再開上去還是得再走下來。
It's not hard to find, but it's not that easy to spot, either. It's in the mountains, so you'll have to drive. The bus only takes you to the foot of the hill. I don't drive, so don't ask me for how long you'll need to drive to here. I have no clue. All I know is that it's on the left hand side. And you'll need to park on the first entrance you see.
今年冬天雖然是暖冬，卻到了春天偶爾都還有寒意。不過此時牡丹花還是開了（雖然沒有維持很久，去年開得比較漂亮）
Although the winter had been generally warm, there were some quite chilly days in spring. Fortunately these flowers still blossomed. But last year's blossoms were much more impressive.
走上階梯就可抵達餐廳門口。
Walk up these steps to get to the restaurant/tea place.
若桌子中央插個傘，其實這天天氣還蠻適合做外面的。不過這戶外座位，來了兩次都還不知道到底要怎麼過去耶！
What a wonderful day to sit out, if they provided umbrellas. But even after two trips here, I still haven't figured out how to get there!
有不同的茶葉供你選擇。依照人數給你杯子。這樣的量其實我們四人剛剛好。
There are a few types of teas you can choose from. They'll give you cups according to the number of people in your group. This quantity was just right for the four of us.
這樣一小罐，喝個一兩個小時，四百塊，等於一人一百。也算是很不錯了。
This little container costs NT$400, about NT$100 each, which is quite good for about a couple of hours' chat.
錢爸錢媽都愛喝茶，所以我們也算是喝茶長大的。
My parents drink tea, so we kind of grew up drinking tea as well.
泡茶的工作當然是交給專業的錢爸。
My dad, is, of course, the most professional of us all. So he gets the honour of making the tea.
至於茶的品質，算不錯啦。只是我們平時喝的都是很特別的茶種，所以嘴難免會挑一些。
The quality isn't bad. It's just we've been spoiled by some very high quality teas... 
不過這天重要的是有家人的陪伴。
But the most important thing was being with the family.
茶葉罐子裡的茶葉長這樣。
This was what the tea looked like in the container.
泡完之後的茶葉。
And after...
錢爸準備倒第二次茶葉。
After you can't taste the tea anymore (usually after two or three times), you add new leaves (after taking out the wet leaves, of course.)
兩人甜蜜蜜唷～ （羞）
And there are my parents, I don't know what they were doing, but whatever it was, it' was cute!
接近傍晚這裡的光線會很美。
As the sun starts setting, the lighting makes the place even more beautiful. 
無論是要拍照還是只是純欣賞，景色都會很美。
Even if you're not into photography, even just looking, you'll see a different kind of beauty as you leave at dusk.
還會遇到新朋友。
You might even meet new friends.
即使是假日人也不算多。不過我知道這裡的確是偏僻的可以。但如果你跟我一樣不喜歡人擠人，又自己有車，不仿三兩好友來這裡泡茶聊天挺不錯的唷。
The place is rather quiet even though we were there on a Sunday. I realise the place is a bit distant, but if you don't like crowds, like me, you just might enjoy a quiet chat here over tea with a couple of good friends! 
檢視較大的地圖 

連續貼了那麼多篇食記，又有那麼多篇都有啤酒，不知道的人還以為天仙真的是酒鬼（不是嗎？）是說其實還有好多食記在排隊，不過先來看看風景吧！不然就枉費我用雙語來寫文，讓有緣的外國人認識台灣了（真的有這回事嗎？）
After consecutive postings of food articles, I think it's time to take a stroll. Or else first time visitors will definitely think I'm an alcoholic (am I not?). Although I still have many food articles on the waiting list, I think I'll take a break from the grease, and use this opportunity to introduce to you another beautiful place in Taiwan (there is a reason why this blog is bilingual!)
天仙一直覺得燈塔是個很神奇的東西。遊蕩在外的船隻，要靠他回到岸上。燈塔裡的人，也可以探視到近海的船隻。是敵？是友？反正都在我掌控之中！
I used to think that lighthouses are magical. Boats and ships floating ashore can find their way back to the docks because of them. They can also see the boats and ships approaching in advance, and determine whether they are enemy or foe. 
來到的這天，剛好有活動。不過我當然沒參加。
An evening festival in preparation on the day of my visit - which I did not join.
雖然是個熱門景點，大家可能都來到不想再來了。但對天仙而言，這裡很特別。因為是第一次。
It was a touristy spot, for sure. People in Taiwan must be sick and tired of coming here. But to me, it was special. It was my first visit.
雖然以前（應該）有見過其他燈塔，但不知道為何，總覺得這座燈塔留下的印象特別深！不知道是不是因為這幾年來認識了一位專門研究燈塔的歷史學家。聽了他的一場演講之後，才驚覺燈塔的重要性。原先其實只以為他是方便創作時拿來比喻用的，科科。
I must've seen other lighthouses before, but this one has made a deep impression on me, especially. I'm not sure if this has to do with that historian I got to know a few years back, whose main area of study was on lighthouses. After one paper, he made me realise the importance of lighthouses. I used to think that lighthouses were just convenient tools for poets and writers to use as similies and metaphors!
放眼看過去，就是這樣的景色，留下了深刻的印象吧！
And look at that gorgeous view! Now you know why it's made a deep impression?
如果能夠爬上去，那又會是不一樣的體驗了！
It would've been more awesome if we were allowed to climb up tower.
臺灣八景之一：鵝鑾鼻。
This is one of the eight notable scenic spots in Taiwan. 
我覺得這裡的地名好可愛。沒想到隔天我又發現了更可愛的地名：貓鼻頭（到底是誰取的啊！）
The Chinese name has a nose in it. How cute! The next day, I discovered an even cuter place name - "Cat nose-head" Just who comes up with these names!?
雖然沒人拍我跳，但我可以拍人跳～ XD
No one was there to shoot me while I jump, but I sure can shoot you while you jump! 
一個人的旅行就是這麼的奇妙！發現的事物也都是這麼的微小的細節。
The greatest gift of a solo journey - discoveries of the tiniest beauties. 
雖然天仙總是拖稿拖的很嚴重，一點即時性都沒有。大家關注的時事跟議題，這裡也都不討論。但是每每整理出先前出遊的文章，藉由寫文搭配來回味著當時的時光，其實這裡最大牌的讀者，就是我自己啦。（羞）
I know I always procrastinate for so long before posting each article. I don't discuss anything in the news either. But here's the thing - when I go back and look at the photos, then try to think of words to go with the pictures, it makes me feel like I'm making the trip a second time! I guess the biggest VIP reader of this blog is no other, but moi!
雖然此次旅程初次使用單眼相機全程拍攝，但好天氣增加了這些照片的可看度。你們說是吧！
The good weather certainly helped bring out the pictures. Can you believe this is my first time with a DSLR?
天仙不是不愛國，是不夠了解自己的家園。所以才要更努力地到處玩，認識家鄉呀。
It's not that I'm not a patriot. It's just that I don't know Taiwan well enough. That's why I must play harder!
國外也好國內也好，歷史建築的重要性，希望大家都能夠明白且共同維護。
But whether in Taiwan or abroad, it's important to let people understand the significance of historical buildings!
留下這些遺產，讓後代子孫可以藉由這樣的方式學習歷史。
These heritages can be left to our progenies, who can then learn history from them.
話雖如此，但天仙越來越懶了，來到這也沒有很積極的去了解他的歷史。只知道他歷史悠久，又很壯觀。
Having said that, I've become really lazy. I didn't even try to learn more about its history whiel I was there. The only think I knew was that the lighthouse was old, and it looked magnificent.
旁邊的小店，不知道賣著什麼。只是那黑松的招牌，真的想起小時候（我還是有在台灣的童年的）。
The souvenir shop beside the lighthouse. Wonder what it sold. Though the green trademark of a certain soda, did remind me of childhood. 
地上留下小動物的腳印～
Little prints left by little friends.
 
南部的陽光真的很熱情。這時才三月（2012），就已經很熱了。熱了就來退個火吧！
It was only March, then. But the sun was already as passionate as the people in the south (or vice versa?). Well, great time for a cocoanut! 
可愛的燈塔，我還會再回來的。
Cute little (well...) lighthouse, I will be back! 

有的時候不需要精心策畫，靠著感覺走就可以達到目的。這天的行程就是這樣擇日不如撞日所得到的結果。一整天的行程，說穿了就是在台中胡逛亂晃。但因好友的陪伴，使得年假有了個圓滿的收尾。這天的行程，是以啤酒做開場，也是以啤酒做收尾。真的是很符合我的酒鬼形象。但是要喝得開心，也要喝的負責任啊！（未成年勿飲酒、開車也別喝！）
Sometimes you don't need to go through an ordeal to sort things out. Following your heart often gets things done as well. Our one-day Taichung trip was accomplished in this manner. All we did was wander around. But because we were together, it was the perfect ending to the Chinese New Year's break. We started with beer, and ended it with beer. Allow me to remind you to drink responsibly. Don't drink if you're a minor, and don't drink if you're driving!
我當天的出發地（近原台中酒廠）
My starting point of the day (Near the original Taichung Brewery) 
與朋友會面後一行人來到了烏日酒廠。這個主意原本是因為此次回台中坐公車剛好經過，便起了想要來一探究竟的念頭。
After meeting up with friends, we came to Wuri Brewery. The idea dawned when I passed by the place during my bus ride home from the THSR.
首先登場的是一盤櫻花蝦炒飯。
The first dish to start was a plate of fried rice.
炒水蓮
Fried "white water snowflake" (apparently that's the name... despite it's credibility, I like it!)
當然要有鵝肉
A plate of goose meat.
鮮魚湯
Fish soup
泰式酸辣鮮蝦
Thai style spicy shrimp
清蒸魚
Steamed fish.
當然還有招牌十八天台灣生啤！
And last, but certainly not least - signature Taiwan draft beer!
這些菜其實四個女生吃算很多！可是我們都有吃完。因為都很好吃（其實也餓了）。當天雖然還在放假，不過人不多。可能是因為不太是個老少咸宜的地方，所以過年期間人潮較少！？不過我覺得這樣反而對我們有利。因為這樣逛起來才好玩啊！（不會人擠人）
These dishes, among the four of us (girls) were a lot! But we finished them all! It was delicious! (Plus we were starving) Although it was still during the holidays, there weren't exactly many peoplel there. I guess this is not the kind of place people would take their families along... But I liked it this way! No crowds!
為什麼要把關鍵字空白呢？
It reads "Please put forth your ____". Makes me wonder... what do you want us to put forth?
連化妝室指標都有台啤酒瓶～
Even the toilet sign uses Taiwan beer bottle as pointer. 
 
美好的一餐，作為美好的一天的開始！
Terrific meal to start off a terrific day!
檢視較大的地圖 

去年的生日來了一趟花蓮．墾丁流浪記。因為兩個地方都是天仙第一次造訪，很喜歡這種冒險的感覺，所以事前一點功課都沒做。很期待到了當地能夠發現新東西。花蓮沒讓我失望，墾丁當然也沒有。只是生日當天，很想要來點比較特別的。結果晃一晃，還真的讓我找到這個讓我獨自度過難忘的生日的地點。
Last year, I planned a trip to Hualien and Kenting to celebrate my birthday. As it was my fist time visiting these two places, I wanted to fully experience the feeling of exploring new places. I looked forward to making new discoveries during the trip. Of course, Hualien did not disappoint me. Kenting didn't either. But on the day of my birthday, I wanted to do something really special. After wandering around for a while, I really discovered a place that made this birthday an unforgettable one!
進去一探究竟，才發現這地方根本出乎我的意料！台灣有這種地方？
As I walked into the place, I could not believe that such a place existed in Taiwan!
好歹泰國的海邊我也去過不少次。台灣的海邊，在此之前一直都讓我很失望。我看到這樣的場景，真的是下了一大跳！
I have been to a few beaches in Thailand. The beaches in Taiwan had been disappointing since I discovered this place. I could not believe my eyes when I saw this place!
在這裡度過生日，真的是太特別了！
What a way to celebrate my special day!
雖是獨自一人，但一點都不孤單。感覺全世界都是我的。
Although I was alone, I didn't feel a bit lonely. In fact, it felt as if the entire world belonged to me!
有這麼棒的酒吧，當然不能浪費資源。生日不喝一點慶祝，也枉費了這段旅程了！
It would be a waste of the bar if I didn't order a drink. It would be a waste of time, if I didn't order a drink to celebrate my special day.
這真的是台灣嗎？
Is this really Taiwan?
當時還是春天，所以溫度以及陽光都還算舒適（不過一個不注意，還是曬傷了）
As it was still spring, then, the temperature and the sun were both rather mild. (though I still got burned...)
Happy day at happy bar! 這句不用中文吧！
愜意... 
Relaxing...
再來一杯
One more drink... 
很想要晚上再來這裡，但我怕晚上來我就回不去了！
I wished I could return at night. But I didn't think I would be able to return to my lodge if I did.
謝謝快樂熊貓讓我度過了一個開心又難忘的生日。讓自己開心後，真的，正面思考就變成了一個很自然的事情呢！
Thanks to Happy Panda, I had a terrific and unforgettable birthday. After making yourself happy, everything around you starts to transform into positive vibes! 
 
Happy Panda. Happy birthday! 

為什麼天仙能夠找到這間海鮮．鵝肉店呢？話說過年期間全家來到高雄探望外婆，結果混到晚上就想說吃個輕鬆又經濟實惠的熱炒好了！但人生地不熟的，要怎麼跳過雷區呢？這個時候，天仙就找上了大學時代的好友來幫忙啦！果然，地區給了好友夫婦，馬上就抱上這間店。其實原本沒想太多，只想要有個地方吃飯。當然他們夫婦推薦的一定好吃！不過這間店實在有點好吃到超乎我原本的預期！
How in the world did I discover a place like this? Let's turn back time to earlier this year - during Chinese New Year's, when the entire family was down at Kaohsiung to visit Granny. After our visit, we wanted to eat something relaxing, satisfying, and not too pricy. But none of us knew Kaohsiung that well. So, I called up a mate back from uni, and ask him and his wife to give us some suggestions. At first, all we wanted was a place to eat. I knew their recommendation wouldn't let me down, but the meal turned out to be way above my expectations!
你瞧瞧這地方多大！結果還有一拖拉庫的人在排隊耶！
Look at how massive the place it, and still, there are people in queue! 
不過因為地方大，所以翻桌率也算快。
Fortunately we didn't have to wait too long, as there were a lot of tables... 
點餐直接到這裡點。不說還以為是在市場呢！
Order your dishes here. Looks like a corner of a traditional market! 
將將！（未成年請改喝汽水）
Ta-ra! (Drink responsibly)
沒想到這裡會有這麼多罐的十八天！看到的時候真是太開心了！
I didn't expect to see so many Taiwan draft beers here! I was over the moon!
第一道菜上桌：新鮮的蝦子
First plate up! Shrimp! 
第二道錢家必點：生魚片！
Second dish up! Sashimi - a must for our family!
我們究竟有多愛吃生魚片？愛到一盤不夠還要再來一盤！
We all love sashimi so much we had to order a second round!
炒鮮蚵
Stir-fried oysters
炒海瓜子
Stir-fried clams
有點忘記是什麼菜了？但有麻油，而且有加一點蛋！很好吃！
I can't remember what the veggie was, but it was fried with sesame oil, and a bit of egg.
看吧！就說一盤不夠！
Here's the second plate of sashimi!
鮭魚湯
Salmon soup
好吃！好新鮮！
Very savory! Very fresh!
蛋炒飯。已經有飽了，但還是想吃！
Fried rice. We were filling up fast, but we still wanted more! 
清蒸魚
Steamed fish.
  
雖然吃到最後大家都好撐，可是美食與美酒當前，沒有人忍心留下任何一丁點！拍完這張後，天仙也努力的嗑完最後一粒飯粒！
Although we were all stuffed in the end, no one could resist leaving anything behind. After taking this last shot, I also joined in and ate until there was not a grain of rice left! 

跳入錢坑敗了650D之後，第一個要測試的就是天仙與倫敦熊最常寫的食記了！每一台相機與新主人都要有一段磨合期。如果光線佳，其實拍起來就容易上手。但燈光若有變化，再加上拍的並非靜物，那難度就高了。所以為了早日與650D熟悉，要先趕快來試拍一下靜物拍攝！這天回到台中，剛好家人提議來這間離家步行就可以抵達的日本料理店食用晚餐。據說是錢媽同事間非常推薦的一間價錢還算合理的日本料理店。反正天仙來吃日本料理也就只會吃那幾樣。不過也正因為變化不大，同樣的東西在不同間吃就更容易吃出每間店的差異了。
After spending big bucks buying a bulky DSLR - 650D, the first thing to do would be to try out one of the things that London Bear and I do most often - recording food and cuisines. It requires time for every camera and their owners to get to know each other. If the lighting is ideal, then everything becomes so much easier. If the lighting is inconstant, and you happen to be shooting moving objects, then it definitely takes more practice. So, in order to get used to this new toy, I must take all the chances I have to get used to it as quickly as I could. The family decided to dine at this Japanese restaurant, recommended by my mother's colleagues. The price was reasonable, and since it had been recommended, how bad could it be? Anyway, I always order the same kinds of dishes, so it was even easier to tell which restaurant does a better job at what.
首先登場的是套餐的沙拉。
The first dish served was the salad that came with the set meal we ordered.
這盤是定食的生魚片。
This was the sashimi for the combo set.
這道炸豆腐看起來跟名字一樣非常普通，但是味道非常的不錯！
This fried tofu looks just like its name - simple and normal. But it has a very pleasant taste.
將～將！這是另外加點的生魚片。非常新鮮，也夠大片（但不會大到嚥不下去）
And voila! This was the extra plate of sashimi we ordered.
然後，過然來了一張拍壞的。這是手卷～（上了就一定要先吃）
I know I messed up a bit on this one... This temaki must be eaten as soon as it's been set on the table! 
天婦羅～
Tempura
很香的鮭魚炒飯 
Salmon fried rice! Very savory! 
烤鯖魚。對天仙來說，好吃的魚不管烤的炸的，只要淋上檸檬都好吃啊！（檸檬有給的大方！我都不用再多要！）
Grilled mackerel. I love any kind of fish, fried or grilled, sprinkled with lemon! I like how they're very generous with that piece of lemon - I didn't even have to ask for more. 
烤秋刀魚。跟鯖魚的口感很不一樣！
Grilled sanma fish - also very good. Very different from the mackerel! 
定食附的湯
Miso soup that came with the set.
也是附的茶碗蒸
Also came with the set - chawanmushi (steamed egg).
我最喜歡的日本湯 — 土瓶蒸！（實在不太喜歡味增）
My all-time favourite soup (not a fan of miso) - doubinmushi (teapot soup).
還有飯後水果！
Fruit also came with the set. 
還有甜點！
Also dessert! 
 
然後這杯看起來像咖啡的，其實是烏梅汁。
Althogh this looks like coffee, it's actually plum juice.
就這樣度過了一個開心的晚餐。餐廳整體算乾淨，服務也還不錯。非常適合小型聚會或家庭聚會！
It was a pleasant meal. The restaurant was decently clean, and the service was also adequate. A nice place for small gathering and family meals! 
檢視較大的地圖