Destination: South Korea

Gallery: Trip to the polish pillar

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 | By supertopoz | Photo Gallery

Thank you Kels!

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 | By annanderson | Views [953]

Kelsey, 너의 온난한 나누기를 위해 너를 감사하십시요 Thank you for sharing your warm & generous spirit, hospitality, kindness, & delightful sense of humor! Thank you also for introducing me to your students, co-teachers, and friends - both international &... Read more >

Gallery: Floods and a Giant

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 | By supertopoz | Photo Gallery

In the nam

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Views [588] | Comments [1]

I made it to Hanoi, in one peace, (piece).  This time around there was no hassle with my Visa, having said that for 50 dollars I would hope it to be hassle free. Waited 40 minutes at the wrong baggage collecting place. hehehehe. My bag weighs ... Read more >

Tags: hanoi

Happy Halloween from Korea

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1302]

HAPPY Halloween!   I will miss those cute little "trick or treaters" AND buying my favorite candy to give out - hoping to have a lot left over - Mmmmmm - dark chocolate ANYTHING!!

I am about to leave Kyoung Ju

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Views [583]

Just a quick mention, ran to the bank yesterday to make sure there is enough money to pay my phone bill while I am away. But of course the bank was closed so for the first time, I learned how to you the ATM first time in Korea. It was a nice experience ... Read more >

Gallery: Highlights of Sokcho!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Korean fashion

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Korean food

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Highlights of Sokcho

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1208]

Highlights of the Sokcho area! Of course, highlights include people first!  The children are adorable & the adults are friendly, generous, & curious!  Sokcho is surrounded by beauty – mountains, lakes, & the ocean – spectacular views!  ... Read more >

Korean fashion

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [2687]

Korean fashion – "Old & New"....... In Sokcho’s museums, I have seen ornate dress – probably worn in palaces, but on walks around town, I have also seen their outdoor casual look – visor, mask, & gloves worn by many females – ... Read more >

Korean food - such a variety!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [1684]

Korean food & meals – quite a “spread!” I have enjoyed many delicious ‘multi-dish’ meals & really like their veggie & meats - but have stayed away from most of the kimchee – pretty sour & hot!  Fish is everywhere - in all forms ... Read more >

Tags: fish, food, korean culture

Gallery: Just last weekend in Pusan

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Photo Gallery

Final days in Korea.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By supertopoz | Views [547]

Met Bora for lunch, saw the exchange rate was close to 1500 won for one dollar and ran to the bank. Saw some Russians in the bank, and went for it. I traded my money on the black market. They got a good deal and I hid my exchange from ... Read more >

Tags: bank, korea is dying, money, russians

autumn's breath

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 | By stonesamurai | Views [493]

with the snap of mother nature's fingers, the seasons have changed places again.  autumn brushes summer off its humid perch with chilly fingers.  the invading shade of fall scatters the summer cicadas along with their electric hum.  as the wind picks ... Read more >