Now with plenty of space in my wallet, I set out on my bird for the islands that have glowing spots marked on my map. One of them contained a silver rupee, which is worth 100 rupees. I went to the other island and I had to use a bomb to blow up rocks that were in the way. A treasure chest was revealed, but there was a problem. It wouldn’t let me open it. I tried the front and the back and no “open” option appeared. Perhaps I need something else before I can open it.
Also, while flying around, I saw another bird. I’m not sure what that’s all about…if it was just someone else from my town or if it’s something else.
Anyway, I proceeded to the new opening in the clouds. It took me down to Lanayru Mine. The area is all dark and dingy. I eventually got to a huge blue gem. I hit it with my sword and big changes occurred.
Everything turned into a brighter color. Mine carts started hovering above their track. Creatures that had appeared dead or petrified came to life. Smurf-Fi had some news for me:Apparently, a time shift had occurred in this area. When I hit the blue stone, I essentially traveled back in time to when the area was active with mining activity. Quite interesting.
With the help of the now active mine carts, I proceeded through the mine. This area has some new hazards such as quicksand and enemies that shoot out electricity.
I ended up getting stuck quite on one area, all because I forgot a certain move. I went back and forth several times looking for something I missed, and I was about to give up for the night. And right before I did, then it hit me. I had completely forgotten that I could roll (or “bowl”) bombs! So I rolled one over a long quicksand area and a new blue stone appeared that let me get out of the area. Once out of the mine, I was now at Lanayru Desert. I saved my game there.
