As I sit in my favorite cafe Americano in Yongin waiting for a bus to take me to Incheon, a plane to Singapore, and a connecting flight to Nepal I find myself in the middle of an all ladies birthday celebration. When they starting singing “Happy Birthday” or something that sounded like it, I joined in [...]
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The Birthday
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The answer
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea, Uncategorized on September 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
South Korea Guardians protect the entrance to many ancient sites Given “The answer” has been found, I – well- guess , I can go back to the states. In hindsight it was easy, to easy in a way; and while I am very happy, I am left with a feeling of – really, that simple; [...]
The markets and roads
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 12, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Central South Korea Bowls of grain Much of what is for sale on the street markets is quite beautiful and reminds me of a nice farmer’s market back home; ok that is a stretch. And much is rather disturbing. Capturing photos of the markets, particularly the disturbing parts, has proven difficult. The street vendors do [...]
Miss you mom
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Jukjeon, South Korea Peggy Johnson Francisco Still on the road mom, looking for home; It has been a year today, yet I know you are with me.
Sad day in American history
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 11, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Outside of the World Trade Center, Insadong, South Korea Skyline in Insadong A sad day in American history. I hope our future is more bright. Yet, when I read a description of the fall of the Shilla Dynasty, I wondered how much history truly does predict the future–our future. It went something like this: Given [...]
A night culture
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gyeongju, South Korea Oldest astrological observatory in Asia Lonely Planet guide described my hotel as very clean. I like clean. I would also add very friendly, very quiet, very secure, and as typical in Korea, a very hard bed and a wand for a shower head. Being that I had no idea where to stay [...]
New friends
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Gyeongju, South Korea Kanae and I enjoying a 30+ course (sides) dinner “You speak very beautiful English”, “It is my hobby” said the women outside the oldest astrological observatory in all of Asia. I have found that this simple compliment often instills a sense of pride and accomplishment in non-English speakers and as a result [...]
Locks of Love
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seoul, South Korea Couplehood is a HUGE deal in SKorea and from what I can tell one’s identity may be closely tied to the couples identity. As one of Sara’s friends said: “Couples, couples, couples,Korea is all about couples and if you are not in a couple well you are simply not in”. One interesting [...]
Korean Folk Village
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Korean Folk Village and Heritage Site Have you ever eaten the pupae of a silk worm? Well, I can now say that I have, and it does not taste like chicken. Actually it taste like a soft walnut…sorta. And why did you eat this? Well after we watched the silk being spun off the cocoon, [...]
Lost in translation
Posted in 2009 Asia, South Korea on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yongin, South Korea Yesterday’s adventure went so well with lunch (yea right), I figured I would try my luck at getting a haircut. So down the street I walked in search of a place that hopefully cut hair. I noted some old fashioned barber poles along the street as I sat on the bus and [...]
