Hello Home,
Well last week was Thanksgiving and I definitely missed home. :( This past Saturday a bunch of friends and I decided to have a Korean thanksgiving. Luckily there is a Costco here, so we were able to pick up some western food. A bunch of people also improvised and it turned out great. Best part was a teacher here works at a big English school campus and they have a "western style" kitchen where we got to eat like true Americans. We also invited a few Brits, Canadians and Koreans to share our tradition with.
I also decided to get out again this Saturday and visit one of the Main Palaces here in Seoul. It's right in the middle of the city. Geongbokgung was the main palace from 1392-1910. Great thing was they had this traditional Korean dress, or Hanbok, for us to try on. I've posted pics and even made a little action video for you to enjoy.
Thanksgiving Weekend Pics
Luis and Mark's Action Movie
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Keeping up with the old folk.
Hi All,
Nothing too new to report here, currently the won continues to tank verses the dollar. It's 1500 per dollar. My only hope is that by the time I get to come home it stabilizes a little and gets better. It is more or less out of my hands. :( On a positive note I went out and climbed a mountain just outside of Seoul last Sunday. Seoul is surrounded by mountains and LOTS of Koreans enjoy hiking. In particular older Koreans suit up in professional style gear and go hiking. Most of it is really unnecessary but you gotta look good on the trail.... Also worth noting is that most of the climbers are pretty old, and you don't see too many young people climbing. I've seen folks that have to be 50-60 years old out there giving me a run for my money. That must explain why they are soo much thinner than us.... Also In typical Korean style, a lot of the men drink while hiking, or take breaks to have Soju (typical korean alcohol) shots during the climb. Nothing like drinking and climbing.
Here are some pics
Here are 2 videos
Nothing too new to report here, currently the won continues to tank verses the dollar. It's 1500 per dollar. My only hope is that by the time I get to come home it stabilizes a little and gets better. It is more or less out of my hands. :( On a positive note I went out and climbed a mountain just outside of Seoul last Sunday. Seoul is surrounded by mountains and LOTS of Koreans enjoy hiking. In particular older Koreans suit up in professional style gear and go hiking. Most of it is really unnecessary but you gotta look good on the trail.... Also worth noting is that most of the climbers are pretty old, and you don't see too many young people climbing. I've seen folks that have to be 50-60 years old out there giving me a run for my money. That must explain why they are soo much thinner than us.... Also In typical Korean style, a lot of the men drink while hiking, or take breaks to have Soju (typical korean alcohol) shots during the climb. Nothing like drinking and climbing.
Here are some pics
Here are 2 videos
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Colleen and Halloween!!!
Hey all,
Well halloween came and went and it was a blast. I celebrated with my kids at school then went for a night on the town with some friends. It was extra special since my friend from home (Colleen) came to visit. It was really nice to have a familiar face around. We took some pictures around town. and during Halloween. Here are the pics, enjoy! :
Colleen and Luis see the town.
Halloween Pics 1
Halloween Pics 2
Well halloween came and went and it was a blast. I celebrated with my kids at school then went for a night on the town with some friends. It was extra special since my friend from home (Colleen) came to visit. It was really nice to have a familiar face around. We took some pictures around town. and during Halloween. Here are the pics, enjoy! :
Colleen and Luis see the town.
Halloween Pics 1
Halloween Pics 2
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