Some pretty things
There are moments in between, lovely moments, maybe only fleeting images that lack context. The railing outside exit two at Anguk station. Near the ddoekbokki place. Making a brief stop for candied...
View ArticleBuddha’s Birthday, Jogyesa (조계사) Temple
The week before I had met up with Tiffany to see some of the lantern festival in Seoul. This past Friday was Buddha’s birthday and a national holiday here in Korea. We went to the Jogyesa Temple to...
View ArticleMore lanterns, more fun!
Outside of the Jogyesa Temple there was a public garden with some more lanterns on display, some larger ones as well as a canopy that was lit up by smaller ones.
View ArticleToy Museum Cafe
Alright, my dad worked in the toy industry and I thought this place sounded really cool. We kind of got turned away because it was meant for children and directed to the cafe. I believe there was a toy...
View ArticleSome more architecture in Paju
I think I have already stated that I am in love with this city. I make no excuses, it’s just awesome. This first one may not look like much but I had noticed a couple buildings in the village finished...
View Article안국 (Anguk) station
The hostel we were staying at was a couple minutes away from 안국 (Anguk) station. We spent quite a bit of time there over the weekend.
View ArticleSo long, Seoul (again)!
Crossing the water on my way to the Express Bus Station, from the window of the subway.
View ArticleNo amusement park
I can only assume it was open. All that my coworker could tell me about the park was that a couple people had died there in the past. There were no real details as to the how or when, except that he...
View ArticleEarly bday spoils
Wow, this was sitting in my draft folder…I really have slacked on this site for awhile, my apologies. Back-tracking through time to June 7…here you go: Yesterday was Memorial Day in Korea and a...
View ArticleCanadian girls
They know how to rock a brunch! It’s never too early for bubbly and waffles 😋
View ArticleAdventures, fun and new friends!
Actual bday adventures, new friends and fun! Went for a bike ride with my new bike, played at a local lake, had a tasty dinner, some drinks and late night kimbap shop food!
View ArticleSafa Braai in Seoul
Still working through the backlog! A couple weeks back I went to a South African braai in Seoul, for their Children’s day. The day was full of food and fun and fistful of popsicles and some very...
View ArticleSeoul
I’ve decided that this is my favourite view of Seoul, between Oksu and Apgujeong.
View ArticleThe journey to Saemangeum Sea Wall, Part I
A couple weeks ago I set out on a rather epic bike ride with my friend, Dana. It was amazing and I can’t wait for a break in the rainy season to go do it again. These are of our ride out to the...
View ArticleThe journey to Saemangeum Sea Wall, Part II
This guy was amazing! Also, that machine behind him is how they get the rice planted so evenly. Dana’s dangerous riding and texting techniques…it’s all fun and games until someone rides into the rice...
View ArticleSaemangeum Sea Wall
I’ve posted about the sea wall before but for those of you who’ve forgotten, this is touted as the longest sea wall in the world at 26km from one end to the other. Well, we rode about half of it and...
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