今天想來分享些貓空的美麗照片，雖然天氣依舊很炎熱，感覺很不適合外出遊玩，但還是抽空和朋友去貓空逛了一圈，主要是和朋友敘敘舊，所以照片也就是隨走隨拍，雖然拍地很隨意，但有陽光襯托下的景色還是滿美的，也算是久違的親近大自然了~~
其實貓空去了很多次，本來想找個時間好好來寫文章，留下自己的感想，結果前些日子我的手指感染了甲溝炎，由於是經常用來滑手機的食指，加上工作時也不免一直使用到，所以感覺發炎的情況反反覆覆，後來不工作時，我也基本都不敢打字了，所以文章就一直拖著寫不了。
話說我也是第一次感染甲溝炎，對它實在一知半解，但後來查了網路發現嚴重可能會出現蜂窩性組織炎，加上手指真的是腫脹了超級多天，只要工作打字時就痛到不行，加上後來還化膿，天天都有種不知道手指會不會壞掉的感覺，好在隨著時間流逝還是痊癒了，很多人說甲溝炎主因是修剪指甲不慎傷到膚，不過我個人覺得可能還是和自身的免疫力相關，所以後來才決定和朋友去貓空戶外走走，也算是提升免疫力的方式之一吧~~
貓空大部分人會去的景點就是纜車、咖啡廳和餐廳，至於喜歡運動的人也可以走走樟樹步道，感受下綠色氣息。個人這次來到貓空隨意走走時，發現了很多貓咪的圖案和招牌，偶爾也會在路上看到小貓，只能說貓空這個名字真的是名副其實。
另外貓空也以茶文化、自然景觀聞名，雖然我不太懂茶，不過這次剛好路過台北市鐵觀音包種茶研發推廣中心，發現它的「山水有情」招牌非常古色古香，也算是留下深刻印象。我也順便逛了一下總是錯過的小天空步道，這個步道是平坦木棧道，可以在走累的時候坐下來看看山景，雖然這次只是和朋友聊天外加無所事事地在貓空隨意逛逛，但可能是接觸了大自然的綠意，真的有種充電滿滿的感覺，果然人就是要經常到戶外走走啊~~
Today I want to share some beautiful photos from Maokong. Although the weather has been really hot—feeling far from ideal for going out—I still managed to take some time to stroll around Maokong with a friend. The main goal was just to catch up, so the photos were taken casually along the way. Even though they’re spontaneous shots, the sunlight really made the scenery look lovely. It felt nice to reconnect with nature after such a long time.
I’ve actually been to Maokong many times and had originally planned to set aside time to write a proper post about it and share my thoughts. But a few days ago, I got a paronychia (a finger infection) on my index finger—the one I use most for scrolling my phone. Since I also had to use it constantly for work, the inflammation kept flaring up. Even when I wasn’t working, I barely dared to type, so writing this post kept getting delayed.
It was my first time getting paronychia, and I didn’t know much about it at first. After looking it up online, I learned that in severe cases it can lead to cellulitis. My finger swelled up for many days, and typing at work was extremely painful. Later it even started to pus, and every day I worried about whether my finger might get worse. Thankfully, with time it healed. Many people say that paronychia is usually caused by accidentally injuring the skin while trimming nails, but I personally think it may also relate to immune system strength. That’s partly why I decided to go for an outdoor walk with a friend in Maokong—it’s also a way to boost immunity.
Most visitors to Maokong head to the cable cars, cafés, and restaurants. For those who like some exercise, you can also walk along the Camphor Tree Trail and enjoy the greenery. On this casual walk, I noticed many cat-themed signs and decorations, and occasionally saw little cats along the way. Honestly, the name “Maokong” really fits!
Maokong is also known for its tea culture and natural scenery. I’m not much of a tea expert, but I happened to pass by the Taipei Tieguanyin and Pouchong Tea R&D and Promotion Center. Its “Shanshui Youqing” (Mountain & Water with Feeling) sign had a charming, antique look that left a strong impression on me. I also checked out the Xiaotian walkway, which I always seem to miss. It’s a flat wooden trail where you can sit and enjoy the view if you get tired.
This time, it was just chatting with a friend and wandering aimlessly, but being surrounded by the greenery of nature really made me feel recharged. It reminded me that people really do need to get outdoors regularly!