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Here are some random leftovers from long weekend, round one (aka weekend of May 11). They’re mostly of me and Tiffany. This was before we had our bbqing privileges taken away from us. It wasn’t our...
View ArticleShopping in Insadong (인사동)
Because I’d never been there before, the girls decided to take me for some window shopping in Insadong (인사동), in Seoul. It’s open and busy and there are many cafes and galleries. It definitely screams...
View ArticleSome 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 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 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 ArticleLast of the bday love!
My students and Kelly also made me a card and got me a bday cake!
View ArticleCup Ramen Parties
Every so often Fridays call for cup ramen parties, games and cartoons…(sometimes the teacher wants a break too)
View ArticleAn apology
One of my students called me fat and said my eyes were scary…along with a rather rude attitude and several things in Korean that I did not understand but could guess their intended meaning. After...
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 ArticleBingsu, 빙수
Waffles and bingsu, Korea has it solved! Bingsu is amazing in this insane summer heat: tons of crushed ice, berries (there are other flavours but I recommend this one), red bean paste, a scoop of ice...
View ArticleChicken soup and Eunpa
Well, I’ve lost my voice. I believe it’s all the air conditioning. I’m fine without it (the air conditioning) but once it’s on I cough up a fit. To make me feel better and because they enjoy my...
View ArticleDana’s bday dinner
Last night my adventure friend (from our epic seawall bike ride) had a birthday. We had a lovely dinner, lots of cake and many laughs. Happy bday Dana! Birthday boy rocking the awesome Pororo hat that...
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