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Lunar New Year Celebration

Our arrival at Namsan Honok Village
Our arrival at Namsan Honok Village
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Tuho, which involves throwing arrows into a pot
Tuho, which involves throwing arrows into a pot
A number of folk games, or minsok nori, are played on the New Year.This is one of the favorites.
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Tanya and I attempting at the odd see-saw game
Tanya and I attempting at the odd see-saw game
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Getting nervous!
Getting nervous!
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This guy knew how to fly!
This guy knew how to fly!
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Look at that height!
Look at that height!
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David's first attempt
David's first attempt
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Now its the battle between husband and wife!
Now its the battle between husband and wife!
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Lots of kids were smacking these tops around
Lots of kids were smacking these tops around
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Father teaching his son how to push this wheel around
Father teaching his son how to push this wheel around
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Traditional singing
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This is the game that David played on Tv! These guys are giving us a demonstration of what's about to come.
This is the game that David played on Tv! These guys are giving us a demonstration of what's about to come.
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Meet your contestants...
Meet your contestants...
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The first round is off!
The first round is off!
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Look at these men go!
Look at these men go!
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That's one determined look
That's one determined look
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And she wins!
And she wins!
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Lets get this show on the road
Lets get this show on the road
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The Puerto Rican against the Korean!
The Puerto Rican against the Korean!
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And David wins!
And David wins!
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Now he's pitted against the 70 year old
Now he's pitted against the 70 year old
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And he's out!
And he's out!
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But he's good natured about it.
But he's good natured about it.
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Accepting their trophies
Accepting their trophies
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Interviewing the American about his thoughts on Korea
Interviewing the American about his thoughts on Korea
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Traditional clothing
Traditional clothing
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Another portion of the Lunar holiday is writing down you wishes to your ancestors.
Another portion of the Lunar holiday is writing down you wishes to your ancestors.
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We're not sure what they were making...
We're not sure what they were making...
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Seafood pancakes...I think...
Seafood pancakes...I think...
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Making of some time of wind instrument
Making of some time of wind instrument
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The stage David performed on
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Dressing up in some sort of traditional gear
Dressing up in some sort of traditional gear
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Charye
Charye
The charye is an ancestral rites ceremony held in the early morning of major holidays, particular Seol and Chuseok. A table is set with seasonal foods - for example, rice cake soup (tteokguk) for the Lunar New Year - and ancestral tablets, incense is burnt, wine offered to the ancestors and bows performed.

After the charye, the younger members of the family pay their respects to their elders by performing three deep bows. This is called sebae. For their troubles, younger performers of the sebae will often receive a small gift from their elders - some money, usually. It is traditional to perform these bows in newly made or purchased sets of Korean traditional attire, or hanbok.
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Dress up begins!
Dress up begins!
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Tanya and I primping
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David ordering his favorite street snack. That bread is full of hot sugar and cinnamon sweetness.
David ordering his favorite street snack. That bread is full of hot sugar and cinnamon sweetness.
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Korean bbq time! All of the sides that come with the meat.
Korean bbq time! All of the sides that come with the meat.
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Cooking the meat and kimchi
Cooking the meat and kimchi
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Puppy cuteness

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Itaewon: The Sights, Sounds and People

This is the hill I walk down each morning. Its a daily adventure with the ice and snow.
This is the hill I walk down each morning. Its a daily adventure with the ice and snow.
At the bottom of the hill is our North Face where we buy our clothes to keep us warm. Directly across is our Starbucks, McDonalds and American Diner. Living in a city where everything is just a few yards away is pretty awesome. I haven't even driven a car in 7 months!
Both sides of our streets are lined with carts selling every kind of clothing or accessory
Both sides of our streets are lined with carts selling every kind of clothing or accessory
Often you see the owner of the cart sitting and reading, playing cards, eating or, in this case, drinking hot tea. Their carts are motorized so at night they close shop, turn the cart on, and push it down the street to their home. You see dozens of men and women rolling their carts home at night.
As you can see...carts, carts...everywhere...
As you can see...carts, carts...everywhere...
This is literally across the street from our apartment.
This is our favorite portion of our street.
This is our favorite portion of our street.
Here sits our Starbucks, McDonalds, fruit stand, American Diner, and-- across the street--Thai food.

MOM-this is where I stand in the morning and hail a cab whilst talking to you.
All over Korea, shops advertize their wares by placing them OUTSIDE
All over Korea, shops advertize their wares by placing them OUTSIDE
Clearly, America this is not. Even more expensive stores like North Face trust passerbyers not to swipe their goods. Snow or rain pushes the store employees to rush outside and wheel the clothes to safety.
This is one of the many Korean ladies that walks down the street selling hot tea to cart owners
This is one of the many Korean ladies that walks down the street selling hot tea to cart owners
She was tickled pink that I wanted to take a picture of her.
We have 6 homeless people that we interact with daily. This man spends his day rolling up and down the street playing music.
We have 6 homeless people that we interact with daily. This man spends his day rolling up and down the street playing music.
I did tip him in order to snap this shot. Its pretty sad to see him every day. I often wonder what assistance to the homeless is like in Korea... While a couple of the homeless men on our street are more like clever con-men; I feel for this man.
This is one of the many men that stand on the sidewalk and ask,"Would you like a custom made suit?"
This is one of the many men that stand on the sidewalk and ask,"Would you like a custom made suit?"
Every day David tells them, "Not today. Thank you." I often wonder if one them will exasperatedly sigh, "Then what day sir?!"
Seoul is twice as big as you think. Everywhere you walk there is an underground shopping center below.
Seoul is twice as big as you think. Everywhere you walk there is an underground shopping center below.
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A chemise anyone?
A chemise anyone?
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This is one of the MANY gaudy-god-awful formal dress stores.
This is one of the MANY gaudy-god-awful formal dress stores.
I've yet to see a Korean woman dresses so poorly or cheaply. I can only surmise that these stores are for the many Russian and Philippine prostitutes that live and work in Itaewon. Just based on the large amount of shops like this is a good indication of how prevalent prostitution is around here.
My metro stop and daily portal to work. Hi-ho-hi-ho...
My metro stop and daily portal to work. Hi-ho-hi-ho...
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This now begins the food portion of our journey together. This joint serves a mean breakfast or burger.
This now begins the food portion of our journey together. This joint serves a mean breakfast or burger.
Previously, I featured our breakfast in the album "A Day at the Zoo."
This is our FAVorite Thai restaurant. Its also 50 feet from our house!
This is our FAVorite Thai restaurant. Its also 50 feet from our house!
We're the next building over and if I'm not cooking at home...we're eating here. They know us.
This is where a Texas girl far away from home gets a fix for her cravings
This is where a Texas girl far away from home gets a fix for her cravings
The tacos al pastor are AM-AZ-ing here! YUM
I've never eaten here but thought I'd feature the variety one finds in Itaewon.
I've never eaten here but thought I'd feature the variety one finds in Itaewon.
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What? You thought this was in Boston?
What? You thought this was in Boston?
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Itaewon road; the main drag. I live at the far end of the picture near the trees.
Itaewon road; the main drag. I live at the far end of the picture near the trees.
Actually, the trees hide a portion of the Army base. You can faintly see the wall of the base towards the top of the trees.

Note the Coffee Bean on the left. This is also one of our fav hangouts. Below it sits a Cold Stone, Quiznos, and sushi place. The Mexican restaurant is on the same corner. Time stops at this little intersection.

This side of Itaewon (in the forefront) now begins to become the seedier side of life.


These are the clubs run by the Russian and Chinese mafia. This is also the bottom of the famed Hooker Hill.
These are the clubs run by the Russian and Chinese mafia. This is also the bottom of the famed Hooker Hill.
RIO- The Russian club run by the mafia. Other Russian establishments are off-limits to soldiers because the Russians were drugging their drinks. Over 29 of the bars on this street and side alleys are off-limits to soldiers because of prostitution of trafficked women. Heartbreaking. This is a mile from my house.
Hooker Hill
Hooker Hill
Hookers are "featured" in the windows of these bars at night.
Octopus anyone?
Octopus anyone?
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The top of the club street.
The top of the club street.
Moulin Rouge, Apple, and Cabin are off limits to soldiers.
Every expat knows to come to this little treasure to find English books.
Every expat knows to come to this little treasure to find English books.
Nestled right next a trafficking ring...not your average trip to Barnes and Noble.
Ahhhhaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! Heaven parts and there are books!!!
Ahhhhaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! Heaven parts and there are books!!!
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Lots of Africans in Itaewon. This is down a side alley where they can get their fav munchies and stores.
Lots of Africans in Itaewon. This is down a side alley where they can get their fav munchies and stores.
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Back to my side of the street. Lots of people just milling about and shopping.
Back to my side of the street. Lots of people just milling about and shopping.
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One of the other homeless men that lives near us.
One of the other homeless men that lives near us.
This man and his friend always dress in Army wear. Often they are both dressed in uniform or 'digitals.'
Korean friends often walk arm in arm or holding hands.
Korean friends often walk arm in arm or holding hands.
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Love this captured moment.
Love this captured moment.
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I'm 100% this guys is NOT blind. I watched him for awhile...not sure what his end game is...
I'm 100% this guys is NOT blind. I watched him for awhile...not sure what his end game is...
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Note the face mask
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Korean's favorite dog, small and acessorizible (a word that exists in my dictionary)
Korean's favorite dog, small and acessorizible (a word that exists in my dictionary)
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A Day Celebrating Me :)

All dressed up with somewhere to go
All dressed up with somewhere to go
Yes, our picture frame is crooked...
Yum! The Seasons
Yum! The Seasons
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What is French food if not paired with a good bottle of wine?
What is French food if not paired with a good bottle of wine?
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Banana Flambe made at our table. DE-LI-cious!
Banana Flambe made at our table. DE-LI-cious!
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David's out-of-focus apple tart
David's out-of-focus apple tart
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Giant spinning Christmas tree
Giant spinning Christmas tree
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My fabulouso husband
My fabulouso husband
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Jesus and presents under the Christmas tree
Jesus and presents under the Christmas tree
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They had this amazing two-tiered- train set wrapped around the tree.
They had this amazing two-tiered- train set wrapped around the tree.
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My loot!
My loot!
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Living in a Winter Wonder Land

My roof covered in snow
My roof covered in snow
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Dindy LOVED the snow. He ran laps and jumped and hopped and then ate the snow.
Dindy LOVED the snow. He ran laps and jumped and hopped and then ate the snow.
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Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
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Superman!
Superman!
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This is the best day EVer!
This is the best day EVer!
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The city from my roof
The city from my roof
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Always remember to dig
Always remember to dig
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Talking Dindy on a walk. David is the orange guy in the background.
Talking Dindy on a walk. David is the orange guy in the background.
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Holding on...
Holding on...
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On base
On base
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Lights on base
Lights on base
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Decorations on base
Decorations on base
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Kids building and igloo!
Kids building and igloo!
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Prettttyyyyy
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Literally Ringing in the New Year

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Smart people watching from the heated indoors.
Smart people watching from the heated indoors.
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Police ready for action
Police ready for action
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
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Christmas fun

Everyone makes street snacks...
Everyone makes street snacks...
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Four levels of the cutest boutiques.
Four levels of the cutest boutiques.
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Koreans love taking pictures!
Koreans love taking pictures!
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Isn't this what everyone expects to find when looking down a stairwell?
Isn't this what everyone expects to find when looking down a stairwell?
Seriously, one of my favorite things about Koreans is how the do everything with excellence and are so aesthetically focused.
Christmas equals sugar cookies for the kids!
Christmas equals sugar cookies for the kids!
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Almost done!
Almost done!
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Yum
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The presents for the kids
The presents for the kids
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So excited to see Santa!!
So excited to see Santa!!
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Behold, I give you the worlds scariest santa.
Behold, I give you the worlds scariest santa.
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Julie euing Santa as he reads her letter.
Julie euing Santa as he reads her letter.
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Claire--really not happy about Santa
Claire--really not happy about Santa
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Present exchange!!
Present exchange!!
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Decorating our Christmas tree

Putting the tree together
Putting the tree together
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Working away
Working away
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Hot chocolate to help bring in the Christmas cheer!
Hot chocolate to help bring in the Christmas cheer!
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Dindy loves cuddle time
Dindy loves cuddle time
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Please play with me
Please play with me
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Time for the lights!
Time for the lights!
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What are those?
What are those?
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Ornament time
Ornament time
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Its a very serious process
Its a very serious process
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Finishing touches
Finishing touches
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Dancing to Christmas music
Dancing to Christmas music
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Finished! (they're twinkling lights so that's why its blurry)
Finished! (they're twinkling lights so that's why its blurry)
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All finished so now its time to watch Home Alone
All finished so now its time to watch Home Alone
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Our bare room now sports a Christmas tree.
Our bare room now sports a Christmas tree.
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Our first Thanksgiving!

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Look at that juicy bird
Look at that juicy bird
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The dinner table
The dinner table
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Random fun photos

Every night there is a light show on Namsan tower. They make the tower itself appears as if it is on fire.
Every night there is a light show on Namsan tower. They make the tower itself appears as if it is on fire.
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The view of Itaewon from Seoul Tower/Nansam mountain
The view of Itaewon from Seoul Tower/Nansam mountain
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More of the laser light show
More of the laser light show
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How cute is she playing with the light!
How cute is she playing with the light!
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I really loved the red on this building.
I really loved the red on this building.
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I took this shot looking down from our apartment.
I took this shot looking down from our apartment.
This is the tree outside our window.
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Making Kimchi on the sidewalk
Making Kimchi on the sidewalk
I mean, where else would you make kimchi? This is in Osan, which is a small town about an hour south of Seoul. An Air Force base is stationed there and I went to visit a friend. We were walking along and stumbled across these women working away.
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Dindy's fall photo shoot. :)

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Legs (see journal entry below)

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Halloween with the kiddos

Julie as a fairy, Claire as a witch, and Andrew as a Halloween something.
Julie as a fairy, Claire as a witch, and Andrew as a Halloween something.
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Alex as Darth Vader. He's costume made the breathing noises and everything. He was in heaven.
Alex as Darth Vader. He's costume made the breathing noises and everything. He was in heaven.
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Lining up to get candy from my boss, Mrs. Lee.
Lining up to get candy from my boss, Mrs. Lee.
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Rocky. I made the mask for him since his parents didn't dress him up.
Rocky. I made the mask for him since his parents didn't dress him up.
I was actually really annoyed at all the parents of the kids who weren't dressed up. How mean is it to send your kiddo to school for a Halloween party and not dress them up? The ones not dressed up were so disappointed and felt awkward.
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Jamie. He's in a different class.
Jamie. He's in a different class.
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Jane. Also not one of my students.
Jane. Also not one of my students.
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Emily. She is in the afterschool program that I teach.
Emily. She is in the afterschool program that I teach.
Fashion is everything for this little one. She daily sits in my lap and asks me about my clothes, jewelry, hair and eyes. She remembers all my clothing and notices if I wear new jewelry. She also loves to eat my hair.
Tae Yeon. Also one of my kids in the after school class. He is as adorable as he looks.
Tae Yeon. Also one of my kids in the after school class. He is as adorable as he looks.
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Ryan is in the back and also part of my after school class.
Ryan is in the back and also part of my after school class.
Spiderman or Jonathan isn't one of my students.
Andrew bobbing for the apple. One of two allowed bobbers.
Andrew bobbing for the apple. One of two allowed bobbers.
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Painted faces!
Painted faces!
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Andrew purposefully posed eating his cookie cause he thought he'd look cooler.
Andrew purposefully posed eating his cookie cause he thought he'd look cooler.
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My coworker Issac scaring the kids in Gail's class.
My coworker Issac scaring the kids in Gail's class.

Gail painting her kiddos faces.
Gail painting her kiddos faces.
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Changdeokgung Palace and Biwon Secret Garden

Entrance to Changdeokgung Palace
Entrance to Changdeokgung Palace
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Walking inside the Palace.
Walking inside the Palace.
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Blue roof is the sign of dragons which means leadership and power.
Blue roof is the sign of dragons which means leadership and power.
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Inside the King's room for official business.
Inside the King's room for official business.
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Ceiling of the King's business room.
Ceiling of the King's business room.
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More buildings within the Palace.
More buildings within the Palace.
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These figurines were thought to warn away evil spirits.
These figurines were thought to warn away evil spirits.

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Part of the Queen's area.
Part of the Queen's area.
More humble buildings that belong to the Queen's family. Royalty lived in these rooms until the 1980s.
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Entering the Secret Gardens
Entering the Secret Gardens
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The library and publishing house in the garden.
The library and publishing house in the garden.
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The bookstore in the garden
The bookstore in the garden
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Looking into the traditional neighborhood.
Looking into the traditional neighborhood.
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Traditional house
Traditional house
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Traditional house. Blue means royalty
Traditional house. Blue means royalty
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Street with traditional houses.
Street with traditional houses.
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Traditional house with a modern twist.
Traditional house with a modern twist.
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With the kiddos in Seoul Park

Andrew, Alex, Julie, and Claire jumping like frogs.
Andrew, Alex, Julie, and Claire jumping like frogs.
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Claire
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Julie in a game of tag.
Julie in a game of tag.
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Rocky and Alex digging for mushrooms
Rocky and Alex digging for mushrooms
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Rocky eating lunch
Rocky eating lunch
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Claire inspecting her cookie
Claire inspecting her cookie
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Ta-da! (Alex)
Ta-da! (Alex)
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My coworker Gail playing with her kiddos.
My coworker Gail playing with her kiddos.
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Claire and Julie
Claire and Julie
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Myeongdong and Namdaemun

Myeongdong
Myeongdong
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We saw a parade in Myeongdong. Supposedly its a wedding parade.
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This is the food you can have cooked up on the spot.
This is the food you can have cooked up on the spot.
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My Korean Kiddos

My kids and I at the park!
My kids and I at the park!
Left to right: Rocky, Alex, Claire, Andrew, Julie, and Julie Yoon.
Pushing Julie on the swing.
Pushing Julie on the swing.
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Claire
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Claire with one of Korean helpers.
Claire with one of Korean helpers.
My friend and coworker Gail is in the background.
Alex and Andrew
Alex and Andrew
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Rocky in our classroom.
Rocky in our classroom.
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Alex
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Andrew
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Claire
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Julie Yoon
Julie Yoon
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Rocky digging at the playground. His favorite pasttime
Rocky digging at the playground. His favorite pasttime
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Alex. This picture makes me laugh!
Alex. This picture makes me laugh!
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My boys!
My boys!
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Walking back to the school from the playground.
Walking back to the school from the playground.
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A Korean Wedding

The Wedding Hall
The Wedding Hall
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The Bride
The Bride
Before the ceremony all the guests take turns having their picture taken with the bride.
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A picture of the Korean traditional formal attire.
A picture of the Korean traditional formal attire.
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Inside the wedding hall
Inside the wedding hall
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The groom about to walk down the aisle.
The groom about to walk down the aisle.
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The bride and her father about to walk down the aisle
The bride and her father about to walk down the aisle
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They walked under this canopy of roses.
They walked under this canopy of roses.
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Getting married!
Getting married!
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The pastor. It was a Christian ceremony.
The pastor. It was a Christian ceremony.
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Her friends performed this dance for them after they were officiated.
Her friends performed this dance for them after they were officiated.
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The groom jumped in and joined the dance surprising Jinny.
The groom jumped in and joined the dance surprising Jinny.
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Part of the dance
Part of the dance
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Blowing out the candles on the cake
Blowing out the candles on the cake
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As they walked out the guest threw streamers and confetti.
As they walked out the guest threw streamers and confetti.
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The flowers that lined the aisle
The flowers that lined the aisle
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Mr. and Mrs!
Mr. and Mrs!
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The cake
The cake
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Family photo
Family photo
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Don't really know what this is but it was outside the ceremony room.
Don't really know what this is but it was outside the ceremony room.
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Picture with all the friends
Picture with all the friends
The family insisted that the teachers join this photo. The four of us are on the right. (in case you don't notice the Americans. :) )
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Throwing the bouquet
Throwing the bouquet
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Another room in the wedding hall
Another room in the wedding hall
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New puppy!

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A Day at the Zoo

Our big American breakfast
Our big American breakfast
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Entrance to the zoo
Entrance to the zoo
Notice all the street vendors lined up on both sides of the path. Street vendors selling food is seen everywhere here.
Woman selling food
Woman selling food
She is selling common snacks that Koreans love to munch on. She has kimbop (Korean sushi made with cooked meats and veggies), rice cakes, cinnamon twists, dried octopus, roasted corn and roasted beans.
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Dried octopus
Dried octopus
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One of David's favorite street snacks; cinnamon twists
One of David's favorite street snacks; cinnamon twists
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On the cable cars heading towards the top of the zoo
On the cable cars heading towards the top of the zoo
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The amusement park
The amusement park
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All the tops of the buildings on the right are part of the zoo
All the tops of the buildings on the right are part of the zoo
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Korean family having a togetherness day
Korean family having a togetherness day
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More of the zoo down below
More of the zoo down below
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The woman keeping watch while the men sleep
The woman keeping watch while the men sleep
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Sleeping is goooooood.
Sleeping is goooooood.
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Playing in the water
Playing in the water
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Hello
Hello
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I don't remember this guy's name but he's related to the panda.
I don't remember this guy's name but he's related to the panda.
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A brown bear
A brown bear
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These bears were hysterical! They would beg to be fed by sitting up on their hind paws and putting their front paws together as if begging. The crowd would cheer and throw food into the cage. The bears clearly loved the food and attention.
Putting on a show for food.
Putting on a show for food.
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What?
What?
A black bear
A baby monkey!
A baby monkey!
This zoo has an animal nursery with all the little ones hanging out. This monkey hardly sat still long enough for me to get a shot. 
Baby lion
Baby lion
There were three of them in the nursery. Between the crowds of people and the cubs running around I never got a great shot. 
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Otters!
Otters!
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Life in the water is good.
Life in the water is good.
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Sea Lions
Sea Lions
There was a dolphin show going on the other side of the wall the sea lions are staring at. I swear they were dancing to the music and pretending they could see the performance. They bobbed with music and never once turned around to face the crowd during the dolphin show.
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I thought this family was sweet.
I thought this family was sweet.
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Resting pavilion
Resting pavilion
All over the zoo one can rest in one of these pavilions. Koreans of all ages would take off their shoes and then lay or sit down for a respite.
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This is a type of sheep. I love their habitat!
This is a type of sheep. I love their habitat!
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Playing in the water
Playing in the water
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"I have something on my face I can almost reach..."
"I have something on my face I can almost reach..."
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Flamingos
Flamingos
Flamingos are the skinniest birds ever!
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Leaving the park
Leaving the park
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Watching the cable cars go by
Watching the cable cars go by
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New house

Bonus pic!
Bonus pic!
This has nothing to do with our new place. This was David's bday when we were on our way out to celebrate. We didn't know it then but it was our last night in the barracks.
Our entry way
Our entry way
This is the view when you first walk in. Note the closets on the left. Its for your shoes and coats. Not tracking dirt through your house? Win.
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Our living room.
Our living room.
This is the first room one walks into. The marble floors are heated in the winter and nice in cool in the summer. The room also has about 10 different lighting options...actually, every room has multiple lighting options. I end up getting confused on which of the six light switches I want to hit and in which order.
David's new tv
David's new tv
It took about ummm...24 hours to get this puppy. lol The room on the left is the entrance into the guest bedroom/study.
Shot from the living room into the kitchen and then our bedroom.
Shot from the living room into the kitchen and then our bedroom.
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My new kitchen!
My new kitchen!
The sliding glass door leads to a small semi-balcony. In that room the laundry room is to the left and the right has a storage closet.
Small laundry room
Small laundry room
This is our washer and dryer combo. Sorta works. I have dry it twice.
Little tv and radio in the kitchen
Little tv and radio in the kitchen
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Guest bedroom/study
Guest bedroom/study
Right off of the living room.
Guest bedroom/study
Guest bedroom/study
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Bedroom!
Bedroom!
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Bedroom
Bedroom
Small semi-balcony off the bedroom. Closets on the right.
Slowly unpacking
Slowly unpacking
Slowly moving everything into the closets.
Vanity off of the bedroom.
Vanity off of the bedroom.
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Master bath
Master bath
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Master bathroom
Master bathroom
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Electric toilet
Electric toilet
This toilet has it all. It has heated seats for the winter, turns into bidet, will wash and dry your rear. I'm a little scared and haven't tried it. Oh, there is a spot light above the toilet for when you use the facilities in the middle of the night and don't want to turn on the lights. Not kidding.

Korean War Memorial

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Entrance into the main hall of the memorial
Entrance into the main hall of the memorial
The sides of the building are flanked by two halls dedicated to all those who died in the War. The courtyard in front of the main hall is the Peace Courtyard.

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The Main Building
The Main Building
Inside this building one can see further artifacts about the war.
One of the two halls which have the names of those who perished
One of the two halls which have the names of those who perished
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Koreans who perished
Koreans who perished
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Korean names of those who perished
Korean names of those who perished
I love this picture because on the plaque you can see the reflection of the flags flying. Then on the right hand side you can see the weapons used during the war.
Names of Americans who died during the war.
Names of Americans who died during the war.
Sorry its blurry.
Texans who died
Texans who died
There were four plaques of Texans who perished.
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Description of the memorials
Description of the memorials
Sorry its so hard to read. Its a blurry picture plus the type of stone makes it difficult to read.
Bronze Sword
Bronze Sword
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Layout of the memorial directly in front of the Main Building
Layout of the memorial directly in front of the Main Building
Layout of the Bronze Sword memorial in front of the main building.
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These statues surround the Tower of Korean War/Bronze Sword
These statues surround the Tower of Korean War/Bronze Sword
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Titled 'Two Brothers.'
Titled 'Two Brothers.'
Next to the Bronze Sword
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This just made me laugh
This just made me laugh
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Pond in front of the Main Hall
Pond in front of the Main Hall
The plane sits in the courtyard which showcases lots of the machinery used during the war.
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Woot! US Airforce
Woot! US Airforce
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Just thought he was cute!
Just thought he was cute!
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The monument of the Great King
The monument of the Great King
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The Chinese characters on the monument for the King.
The Chinese characters on the monument for the King.
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Used to gun down plans
Used to gun down plans
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Not sure what it is but looks cool
Not sure what it is but looks cool
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Symbolizing flight
Symbolizing flight
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Clock of Unification
Clock of Unification
The South is waiting to stop this clock the moment the North and South are unified. Description next image.
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Relaxing at the memorial
Relaxing at the memorial
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Morning calm lily
Morning calm lily
Floating in the pond which wraps around the main building.
Seoul Tower from the Memorial
Seoul Tower from the Memorial
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Finally! Hiking to Seoul Tower

Seoul Tower
Seoul Tower
I took this from base one evening. This is our nightly view.
Seoul; at the entrance of Namsan park
Seoul; at the entrance of Namsan park
The path we hiked uphill to get to the beginning point for our official hike.
The beginning of our hike up Namsan
The beginning of our hike up Namsan
These are the stairs the greeted us at the beginning of our hike. It was about a 1/3 of the hike up the mountain.
Half way done with the first 1/4
Half way done with the first 1/4
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Finally! At the 1st lookout point.
Finally! At the 1st lookout point.
We're now where all the buses and cabs drop everyone off to walk up the last 75 meters.
Joining the families for the last bit of the walk
Joining the families for the last bit of the walk
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We're here!
We're here!
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Beautiful views of the city
Beautiful views of the city
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Far from home
Far from home
Each window had the name and distance to a city in the world.
We love the mountains that surround Seoul
We love the mountains that surround Seoul
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World Cup Stadium!
World Cup Stadium!
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The US Army base
The US Army base
All the buildings from the center of the picture to the right is the Army base.
Our barracks!
Our barracks!
We found our barracks from the Tower. Its the short cream colored building in the center of the picture.
The bathrooms
The bathrooms
The bathrooms have floor to ceiling windows with beautiful views. Wash your hands while admiring the panoramic views of Seoul.
Good luck locks
Good luck locks
For good luck, thousands of Koreans and foreign visitors have place locks all over the fence. Each lock has a heart attached that they've written a message on. The locks are everywhere.
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Walking home through the pine forest.
Walking home through the pine forest.
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Pine Forest
Pine Forest
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Walking
Walking
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On the way downhill
On the way downhill
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I Made My First Korean Dinner!

Beginning to cook
Beginning to cook
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Almost done!
Almost done!
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Ottogi sauce
Ottogi sauce
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Dig in!
Dig in!
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Play ball!

Up to bat
Up to bat
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Hit!
Hit!
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Running to first
Running to first
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It was an easy 1st base
It was an easy 1st base
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Ready to catch the ball
Ready to catch the ball
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Easy catch
Easy catch
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Stepping to give the pitcher a break
Stepping to give the pitcher a break
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Throwing to second
Throwing to second
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Other team up to bat
Other team up to bat
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Crack!
Crack!
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I'll catch it!
I'll catch it!
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I've got it!
I've got it!
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Sound off, 1, 2

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Korean kids are cute....okay, they're adorable

Morning reading lesson
Morning reading lesson
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Reading homework assignment to the teacher
Reading homework assignment to the teacher
Today's lesson was on elephants from Africa and India.
Laughing at the teacher's antics
Laughing at the teacher's antics
This little boy was hysterical the whole day. He loves to laugh and even performed for me his signature dance set to Funky Cold Medena.
Getting a stamp for a job well done.
Getting a stamp for a job well done.
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1st Korean food
1st Korean food
Yep, been here two weeks and its my first time eating Korean food. My coworker ordered it for me. Its breaded pork with a sauce over it. It was really good.
Singing!
Singing!
Each class learns an American song every week and then performs it for all the other classes. The children standing are some of the older "beginner" classes. Here they are performing 'The Wheels on the Bus.' Loves it!
More singing
More singing
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make happppppy when skies are graaayyy....
Learning the new song of the week.
Learning the new song of the week.
This little diddy is "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."

Saturday night fun

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Possibly our new apartment!!

Living room
Living room
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Kitchen
Kitchen
The kitchen is off of the living room. My back was to the living room to take this shot.
Balcony off of the living room.
Balcony off of the living room.
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Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Its a bit bigger than it appears here.
Master bath
Master bath
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1st Guest bedroom or office
1st Guest bedroom or office
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2nd Guest bedroom
2nd Guest bedroom
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Guest bathroom
Guest bathroom
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Guest bathroom
Guest bathroom
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Laundry room!
Laundry room!
American sized washer AND DRYER!

Walking about

In Yongsan
In Yongsan
This is right outside the base. The wall on the right is the parameter of base. I love that most of the sidewalks are so wide and green. 
Advertizing their food
Advertizing their food
Restaurants and cafes everywhere advertise their food by placing these plastic replicas in their windows. It makes it easier for us!
Farmer's Market everywhere
Farmer's Market everywhere
Walking along the streets there are vendors selling produce and meets everywhere. Some are small farmers selling produce out of their trucks and others have little shops.
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Octupus anyone?
Octupus anyone?
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Market
Market
This area was full of little shops and food stands.
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Garlic!
Garlic!

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Sausage
Sausage
This sausage is sitting in a container that keeps it hot and ready to eat. Although the smell is less than appetizing.
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Seoul Station
Seoul Station
Similar to our Grand Central Station and has a mall attached.
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Kiwi juice
Kiwi juice
Fresh kiwi juice at Bennigan's. Yes, Bennigan's.
Shopping Meyong-dong
Shopping Meyong-dong
Shopping, shopping and shopping. The streets are closed off to cars and thousands of Koreans mill about shopping and eating. Loved this place.
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Loves it!
Loves it!
I got a pink pair. :)

For my mom

View from the front door.
View from the front door.
As you can see; our bedroom is on the left and directly in front is the kitchen. To the right you can see our study.
Our front door and "living room."
Our front door and "living room."
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The world's smallest bathroom.
The world's smallest bathroom.
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Note the 'his side' and 'her side' of the shower.
Note the 'his side' and 'her side' of the shower.
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The vanity
The vanity
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Our hallway.
Our hallway.
We are on the top floor, which is the second floor. The door at the end of the picture leads outside.
Downstairs. The common area kitchen.
Downstairs. The common area kitchen.
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Common area kitchen and laudry room
Common area kitchen and laudry room
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Day 3

A picture of the I-Park's courtyard
A picture of the I-Park's courtyard
I've stolen this picture off the web to give you an idea of how massive this mall is.
Another stolen picture of the courtyard
Another stolen picture of the courtyard
Note the benches and gardens for reading.
Outside iPark Mall
Outside iPark Mall
Standing on the steps of the entrance overlooking the city.
One of the entrances into iPark Mall and Yongsan Subway Station
One of the entrances into iPark Mall and Yongsan Subway Station
This is the subway line right next to base.

Day 2

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Day 1

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Family & friends

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11/22/2009 10:50:32 AM - 000078861313
Aw, thanks Aunt Brenda! I often think of your advice to be their cheerleader. We give lots of high fives and hugs in my class. And I love making them laugh during our lessons so they remember what we discuss. Its pretty cute to watch their personalities come out. I never knew I'd love teaching kiddos so much! Hope you have a great time in CO. Love you!
11/21/2009 4:12:08 PM - 002005382730
Hey Elaine, I'm lying in bed on this lazy Saturday morning in Breckenridge, CO., reading all about your adventures in Korea and perusing your photo albums. As a fellow kindergarten teacher, I absolutely love reading about the antics in your classroom!!! I know the kids must LOVE their Elaine Teacher! What a cool experience for you! Hugs to you and David!! Auntie Brenda
9/12/2009 9:09:31 PM - 002076622241
praying for your new job, and cant wait to hear about your lil puppy! Love you both, Linds (and Jack says hi also)
8/29/2009 3:17:26 PM - 002085956583
Great apartment! Excellent pictures!
Thanks for the update! YOU 2 ARE IN HIGH COTTON. Bob Mcg
8/19/2009 7:49:39 PM - 002083894140
Hey Bro & Sis! New house looks way cool! Good job sis on cooking! I'll have to come visit before yall leave
7/31/2009 1:43:04 PM - 002081306057
I 'm loving Korea!, but me wants to see some pics of Korea and you!
7/24/2009 2:20:32 PM - 002076622241
Hey Guys, It looks like you guys are having so much fun! I hope that we get to visit you while yall are there. Elaine, It was so good to talk to you! I'm sure your little kindergarteners love you... Goldilocks. I cant wait to hear about your new apartment. Love you guys, Linds
7/16/2009 4:23:27 PM - 001057686809
LOL! I love the story about your hair. That's hilarious! Keep the stories & pictures coming. Glad you guys are doing well and settling in. Miss you! -Holly K
6/30/2009 8:26:58 PM - 002076941928
Me Ma & I are delighted to hear that you arrived safe to your new Asisn home. Thanks for the update & picts. Erin forwarded your blog to me. Suggestion from a former AAF non-com in Germany. See as much as you can while you can travel. I just looked at notes I mailed to my family from Bad Kissingen while I was assigned to the 8th Air Force. i really enjoyed the journey back 60 years to visit the young man I was at 19,. Yiu & David are in our Prayers. Love always, your Grand Parents!!

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7/19/2009 1:42:13 PM - 000078861313
Thanks Julie and Holly! Miss you both.
7/16/2009 4:24:28 PM - 001057686809
Hilarious about your hair. Gald you were a hit! Keep the stories and pics coming. Miss you both! -Holly
6/29/2009 5:33:26 PM - 002076721360
So glad to hear from you! Pics look beautiful - what a view. How was your flight? Can't wait to hear about your job when you start - and looking forward to seeing pics of your apartment when you get it so I'll know where to picture you! Hope to visit at some point...will start working on Terry now. Love you, Aunt Julie (your favorite aunt)

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