I celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival this year with some friends and co-workers. They were nice enough to include my fiance and I on a family day outing to Lavender Cottage in Hsinchu County. This is a lovely place to go if you want to get out of the city for the day. It’s easily accessible by car, train or scooter and opens daily at 10am. We spent the morning walking around the grounds and admiring all the wild flowers. The mountain scenery is breathtaking and the fresh, clean air will lift any soul. There are trees to sit under and picnic tables to dine at. Take a walk through a small bamboo grove or make a wish at one of several wish trees. It’s a splendid way to enjoy being outside for the day.