the last time i saw fireflies was 15 yrs ago.
memorable, yes.
but not in a pleasant way.
1995, family vacation at Brisbane Australia.
visit to fireflies caves after dinner.
struggled to walk on slippery rocky paths while holding onto a torchlight.
we were told to beware of bats and leeches (in the end i saw both).
by the time we reached the caves, i was already frightened to tears.
totally no mood to see thousands of fireflies blinking at me.
can't wait to return to our hotel (or even Singapore).
15 yrs later, didn't know what to expect.
just hoping there wun be bats and leeches, or unknown noisy creatures.
and so, here came 北埔大湖村赏萤区.
7pm, sky wasn't pitch dark, but the fireflies were already out to play (and mate).
IT IS A SIGHT TO REMEMBER, EVEN WHEN I'M 75 YRS OLD.
grasslands covered with fireflies, blinking and lighting up the paths like guardian angels.
even the stars fade in comparison.
after a few failed attempts to capture them on camera, i simply gave up (not like other persistent folks who kept adjusting their camera settings and positions, but also to no avail).
BASKING IN THE MOMENT IS MORE IMPORTANT.
just being there makes me feel so blessed.
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