The speaker, driving along the Tomei Expressway in Japan, sets out to try soft-serve ice cream at various parking areas and service stations. They mention that there are 22 parking areas and aim to visit each one to try the ice cream. Throughout their journey, they provide commentary on the different flavors and textures of the ice cream they try, often expressing their enthusiasm and satisfaction. They also make some humorous remarks and odd observations, adding a lighthearted and entertaining tone to their narrative. The speaker's goal is to complete their mission, trying ice cream at each of the 22 parking areas, and they appear to be enjoying the experience.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is currently in Nagoya.
2. The narrator wants to travel on the Tomei Expressway.
3. The Tomei Expressway is a toll road with a slow speed limit.
4. There are service areas, parking areas, and rest points along the Tomei Expressway.
5. Soft-serve ice cream is a common food item available at these service areas.
6. The narrator plans to start from the west and travel east on the Tomei Expressway.
7. There are 22 parking areas along the Tomei Expressway.
8. The narrator visits the Moriyama Parking Area and eats Cremia soft-serve ice cream.
9. The narrator continues to visit various parking areas and eat soft-serve ice cream.
10. The narrator visits the Kamigo service area and tries a different flavor of soft-serve ice cream.
11. The narrator visits the Hamari Lake Service Area and tries another flavor of soft-serve ice cream.
12. The narrator reaches the 10th parking area, Ogasa Parking Area.
13. The narrator eats soft-serve ice cream at the Nihondaira Parking Area.
14. The narrator reaches the 14th place, the parking area.
15. The narrator eats warm soba noodles at the Mataroko Pakezoo.
16. The narrator visits the Gotemba parking area and eats soft-serve ice cream.
17. The narrator reaches the 17th place, Kachinami.
18. The narrator has 5 remaining places to visit to complete their goal.
19. The narrator plans to order ramen barjo on their next trip.