I am terrible with photo posts, but I figured even a poor photo post is better than no photo post. Also, you can head over to Mike’s blog when you’re done here for a better effort.
The first two photos are from our first weekend in Gangneung, hiking with our friends Mihyun and Ben. We climbed Ulsanbawi in Seoraksan National Park. The climb was gorgeous, but the last leg was 880 stairs (I counted). I was the weakest link and had a fantastic view of the rest of my party’s rear ends the entire time.
The next two are views of my lovely little city from a hill behind our apartment. It looks a little smoggy, but this place is insanely humid and down in a valley, so I think (I hope) it’s just hazy. Actually, I’ve noticed the haze a lot less now that the weather is cooler. In the second photo, if you look closely at the building just right of center, the short one, you can see that it says 101. That’s our building! Our balcony faces away from the camera.
The next five photos are from Mike’s and my second trip to Seoraksan over the long holiday weekend. The place was packed, so we ended up clambering up the (mostly) dry riverbed to avoid the crowd. More gorgeous views, more stairs. Mike is posing with the giant Buddha at the bottom of the mountain, sporting the patch job done on his shin by a kindly old Korean man.
The three photos with the beautiful foliage are from last weekend. We went with Mihyun, Ben, and Su Jong to a smaller mountain (the name escapes me) in an area famous for its salmon. We spent the afternoon climbing and then had some really fresh, really RAW fish mixed with all kinds of veggies and sauces. It was incredibly good.
The final two are in memory of my Korean man-pants, which were cheap and could not withstand the sharp rocks I was slithering over. By the time I made it down the mountain, I was only wearing half a pair of pants. I had to cover myself with a sweater so they would let me in the restaurant. It was extremely classy, and I was a proud representative of my country (as always).
October 15th, 2008 at 5:22 am
The man-pants that you really liked……aaaaah
And I was worried you would miss all the color here…
Infinity Infinity
October 15th, 2008 at 9:10 am
that salmon sounds delicious! I was just thinking about family dinner the other day.. maybe Korea should be the next location?
October 15th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Erina! Thank you for the facebook comment. She is beautiful, isn’t she?
Matthew says Hi! We all say Hi!!!
Your hair! You cut it all off! You look gorgeous! As do your photos! It sounds like you are indeed having an adventure!
Keep posting when you can! I enjoy reading about how you and Mike are doing.
Love and prayers for you both!
October 16th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Thanks for the photos. I really enjoy seeing what the two of you are up to. The country looks beautiful and I wish I could climb some of those many stairs just for the view. The food sounds exciting, but after taking Parisitology, I prefer my salmon cooked!
October 16th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Nice pix. The pants are cool. people pay extra for that worn in look, right?
Happy Birthday, ELM Tree!
heart!
k
October 17th, 2008 at 12:17 am
@Marm: I know! At least they were cheap. I should be able to get another pair easily.
@Lauren: I’m in. Hey are you in Geneva?
@Becquita: Lovelovelovelove for you and your (GASP!) family! I can’t wait to see you all again.
@Jan: Haha exciting is probably a good word for it! And you’re welcome to the stairs. We’ll take you when you come visit.
@Kelly: Haha right. Do you think anybody will buy mine? And thanks for the birthday wishes!
October 17th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Are those shaved legs I see? Whahahaha!
October 17th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
NOBODY ever looked better in man-pants! Looks like a great time. Fall color and all. Happy Birthday again! -Love, Dad.
October 18th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Happy (late) Birthday! Talk to you soon. Love You.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
i love that you were showing The Land of No Gingers your inner thigh
Poor sad man pants. RIP. Today was the annual pumpkin carving contest! I won this year! It was great. I made meatloaf and green bean casserole! YUM! Miss you boo!
October 20th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
@EdnitaBo: YES WHAT OF IT?!?!
@Dad: Thanks, that cheers me up somewhat.
@Ashley: If we could get that boy to quite calling when I’m still asleep…
@RED: Really, what land (of Gingers or otherwise) doesn’t deserve a glimpse of my inner thigh? HOORAY for cumpkin carving contests!!!