Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 1044 1055. Mangrove Island 3
The waitress put the 'salmon ramen' in front of Li Xiao, and Li Xiao couldn't help sniffing it, smelling the delicious fish fragrance.He looked into the bowl, which was full of strong ramen noodles, covered with a layer of orange salmon meat.

The production of this dish is very particular. The ramen noodles are made of local wheat flour and pure spring water. When cooked, they retain a certain hardness and have a very chewy texture.The salmon is cut into thin slices with fresh salmon, and then marinated with a little salt and sugar to enhance its delicious taste.

The color of 'Salmon Ramen' is very unique, the bright red salmon and orange noodles complement each other, the colors are bright yet elegant.The white porcelain bowls containing noodles and salmon are also very distinctive, simple and elegant, showing the whole dish vividly.

Li Xiao picked up the chopsticks, picked up a noodle and put it in his mouth.The springy texture of the noodles, combined with the deliciousness of the salmon, instantly satisfied him.The broth on the ramen is savory and flavorful, adding to the flavor of the whole dish.He took a bite of the salmon, and the delicious fishy smell made him feel addicted.

The taste and quality of the whole dish are excellent, and the chefs and waiters in the restaurant are also very attentive and professional, which made Li Xiao deeply impressed by the delicacies of Mangrove Island.

After dinner, Li Xiao went to check in at a local characteristic homestay.Surrounded by green trees and lush flowers, this homestay looks very natural and beautiful.

At the front desk of the homestay, a smiling young lady welcomed Li Xiao. She introduced the environment and facilities of the homestay, and also provided Li Xiao with some tourist information and suggestions about Mangrove Island.Li Xiao felt very grateful and was full of expectations for this homestay.

The rooms in this homestay are spacious and very cozy.The beds are comfortable and the bedding is very clean and tidy.The room had a table and some chairs, a tv and a small fridge.In addition, there is a small balcony in the room overlooking the beautiful scenery of the entire homestay.There is also a small table and some chairs on the balcony, where Li Xiao can enjoy the beautiful night view and taste some local specialty snacks at the same time.

Li Xiao's night in the homestay was very quiet. He slept comfortably without any noise disturbance.The next morning, he got up and went to the restaurant of the hotel to have breakfast.A variety of local specialties are offered here, including millet porridge, egg pancakes, banana crisps, and flower rolls.Li Xiao tasted a few dishes and found them to be very tasty, especially millet porridge, which was light and suitable for breakfast.

In the homestay, Li Xiao also met some other travelers who came from different places, but they all came because of their love for Mangrove Island.They exchanged travel experiences in the restaurant and shared their knowledge and experiences.This made Li Xiao have a deeper understanding of Mangrove Island, and added more fun and meaning to his journey.

Li Xiao is very satisfied with the experience of staying in this characteristic homestay. He thinks the environment and service here are very good, and the price is very affordable.He feels that he has found a tourist attraction that he can return to many times.

After a good rest at the local homestay, Li Xiao got up the next morning full of energy, ready to continue playing on Mangrove Island.He came to the restaurant of the hotel and enjoyed a local breakfast.

The breakfast table is covered with a simple and chic tablecloth, and there are local ceramic tableware.The staple food for breakfast is the famous local glutinous rice. The glutinous rice has a delicate texture and melts in the mouth. It is delicious when paired with the local specialty marinated duck eggs and dried tofu.

Under the enthusiastic recommendation of the owner of the homestay, Li Xiao also tasted the special snack of Mangrove Island-peanut soup.The main ingredients of the peanut soup are local high-quality peanuts and fresh chicken, which are stewed for many hours to allow the aroma of peanuts and the deliciousness of chicken to fully penetrate.It tastes warm and nourishing, with a rich and delicious taste.

After breakfast, Li Xiao embarked on a new journey.Today his destination is the famous scenic spot of Mangrove Island - "Mangrove".

Mangrove is a major feature of Mangrove Island, which is a unique vegetation that grows on the coastline.Li Xiao came to the entrance of the mangrove, bought tickets, and entered this mysterious mangrove.

As soon as you enter the mangrove forest, you will be attracted by the beautiful scenery here.In the distance, the blue ocean meets the blue sky, and a few seabirds are soaring in the sky, which is very beautiful.When you get closer, you can see the dense mangrove forest. The roots of the mangroves are entangled like spiders, forming a natural maze, giving people a mysterious feeling.

Li Xiao walked in the mangrove forest and saw many interesting things.Some small fish swim freely in the river, big birds soar in the distance, and some crabs and lobsters crawl in the root zone. The ecological environment is very beautiful.

The next morning, Li Xiao had breakfast at the hotel and headed to the pier.This time he plans to go to Baisha Island near Mangrove Island. It is said that there are endless sandy beaches and blue waters, which are very worthwhile places to visit.

After Li Xiao arrived at the pier, he bought a boat ticket and waited for departure.Soon after, he saw a small boat, and the staff told him that it was the boat going to Baisha Island.He boarded the boat, the crew started the motor, and the boat slowly left the pier and sailed towards the distance.

Soon, Li Xiao saw the outline of Baisha Island. He could see the endless sandy beach and the blue water, which was so beautiful that it made one's heart intoxicated.The boat approached the shore, Li Xiao got off the boat and set foot on this beautiful beach.

Li Xiao stepped on the beach of Baisha Island and was shocked by the sight in front of him.The endless white sandy beach, the sea water is clear and bright, with crisp waves, and the sun shines on the sea surface, forming a series of shining rays of light.He walked along the beach, feeling the delicate touch of the beach, admiring the beautiful sea view, breathing the fresh sea breeze, as if he had come to a beautiful dream.

Suddenly, he heard a burst of laughter behind him. Looking back, he saw a young couple walking on the beach holding hands.The girl was wearing a white dress with flowing hair, looking very pure and beautiful.The boy is wearing short sleeves and beach shorts, with a fit, sunny and handsome figure.They approached Li Xiao, and the boy greeted him with a smile: "Hello, Traveler! Welcome to Baisha Island!"

Li Xiao also responded with a smile: "Hello, I'm Li Xiao, from Mangrove Island. This place is so beautiful, it's a paradise on earth."

The girl also joined the conversation: "Yes, Baisha Island is a fascinating place, we come here every year for vacation."

The boy added: "Yes, there are not only beautiful beaches here, but also many water activities, such as snorkeling, jet skiing, sailing, etc., which are very suitable for playing in the water. You can also try it here."

Li Xiao was very excited when he heard this, thinking that this is really a good place to travel, where he can enjoy the beautiful scenery and entertainment.

After walking for a while, Li Xiao came to the end of the beach, and a beautiful bay appeared in front of him. The water in the bay was clear and sandy, and the sea water showed a gradient of blue and green. There were many colorful corals and various small fish swimming around in the water. .Li Xiao couldn't help taking off his shoes, walked into the water, felt the temperature and touch of the water, and watched the fish swimming around, as if he was in an ocean world.

Gradually, the sun rose higher and higher, and the weather began to become a little hotter.Li Xiao wanted to find a place to rest, so he walked to a small restaurant not far from the beach.

Although the restaurant is not big, it is clean and tidy, the decoration is simple but comfortable, and you can feel the sea breeze.After Li Xiao sat down, the waiter greeted him warmly and asked him what he needed.

"Do you have any special dishes?" Li Xiao asked.

"Our specialties here are seafood risotto and seafood platter, all of which are fresh local seafood with very delicious taste." The waiter said with a smile.

Hearing this, Li Xiao drooled a little. He ordered a seafood risotto and a seafood platter.After a while, the food was brought up, looking very tempting.

Seafood risotto is soft and glutinous rice, served with a variety of seafood, such as shrimp, fish, clams, cuttlefish, etc., and the color is bright, the aroma is tangy, and the taste is excellent.The seafood platter includes prawns, crabs, shellfish and fish, which are so beautifully arranged that one can't help picking up chopsticks to taste them.

"This seafood risotto is really delicious!" Li Xiao praised.

"That's right, the seafood here is all freshly caught and processed carefully, so the taste is very good." The waiter said with a proud smile.

After eating the delicious seafood meal, Li Xiao felt his body was full of energy, so he decided to continue his adventure on Baisha Island.He came to the coastline and saw many people playing in the sea. He also ran into the sea with great interest, feeling the cool sea water and the beating of the waves.

"The sea water here is so cool!" Li Xiao exclaimed.

"Yes, the water here is very clean, very suitable for swimming and snorkeling." A tourist next to him responded.

After hearing this, Li Xiao became even more excited. He wanted to explore this ocean in depth.

"Thank you for your suggestion, I will definitely go and have a look!" Li Xiao happily replied.

Following the flow of people, he walked along the beach for a while, and after getting away from the crowd, he found a place that looked very quiet.He decided to go inside and see if he could find some unique views.

Soon, he came to a tree-lined place.He found that there are some simple huts built by local residents, and some seabirds are flying.He walked under a tree, sat down, and felt the peaceful atmosphere.

Suddenly, he saw a beautiful peacock coming out of the grass not far away. The peacock's feathers are so beautiful and colorful that people can't look away.Li Xiao picked up the camera very excitedly, ready to take pictures of this beautiful moment.

Just as he was filming, he suddenly heard a shout: "Don't move!"

Li Xiao was startled, and when she looked back, she found a young man running towards her.The young man looked very fit in light sportswear and a hat.

"You can't take pictures here!" the young man said. "This is a protected area, and it is forbidden to disturb wild animals."

Li Xiao put down the camera in embarrassment and apologized to the young man.

"Sorry, I didn't know this was a protected area." Li Xiao said.

"It's okay." The young man said with a smile, "My name is Li Yang, and I'm the protector here. Are you here for tourism?"

"Yes, I'm here for vacation." Li Xiao replied.

"This is a very beautiful place." Li Yang said, "However, we need to protect the environment and animals here. You can move freely on the beach, but please do not enter the protected area."

Li Xiao nodded, indicating that he understood.He chatted with Li Yang for a while and learned some information about this place.Afterwards, he bid farewell to Li Yang, left this quiet place, and returned to the beach.

He continued walking along the beach and saw many beautiful scenery.He saw some children playing on the beach and some people surfing in the distance.

He felt that the sea water was very cool and refreshing.He walked on the beach and saw many people sunbathing, swimming and playing with the sand.He played with some tourists in the sand and felt the joy of childhood.

On Baisha Island, Li Xiao also saw some enthusiastic local people who introduced the local customs to Li Xiao.They told him that the water here is very clear and it is a very suitable place for diving.Li Xiao was very interested and decided to try diving.

He checked with a nearby dive center, who told him they could provide diving equipment and instructions.He quickly prepared his equipment and followed the coach down to the bottom of the sea.He saw colorful corals and all kinds of fish, and felt the magic and beauty of the sea.

After diving, Li Xiao sat on the beach, admiring the beauty of the sea and sky.He considers himself very lucky to be in this beautiful place and to experience so many different pleasures and experiences.

In the evening, Li Xiao returned to the pier, waiting for the boat back to Mangrove Island.He watched the sunset gradually, feeling the sea breeze and the beating of the waves.

Li Xiao stood quietly on the pier, watching the sunset gradually disappear below the sea level, the scene in front of him made him feel infinitely peaceful and beautiful.The sea breeze brushed against his cheeks, and the sound of the gentle waves kept hitting the wooden boards of the pier, as if they were whispering something softly.Li Xiao couldn't help feeling emotional, this trip made him experience the charm of nature, and also made him cherish the beauty of nature even more.

Gradually, a small boat appeared on the distant sea, and Li Xiao was secretly glad that she didn't miss the return boat.He hurried to the boat and boarded with the other passengers.The boat fluctuated with the waves and swayed towards Mangrove Island.Li Xiao leaned on the railing of the cabin, looking into the distance, feeling a little emotional in his heart.

This trip made him deeply realize the greatness and preciousness of nature.Natural resources are the basis of human survival and development, but they are often ignored and destroyed by people.As a rare ecosystem, mangrove island is facing a series of environmental problems.Li Xiao hopes that through the experience of this trip, more people can be awakened to the awareness of environmental protection, so that everyone can work together to protect natural resources.

(End of this chapter)