After breakfast, Matthew drops us off at Insadong – a neighbourhood of galleries and cafes… A quick walk through and then to the Palace where we meet up with Mike. Interesting to be within the palace gates with the backdrop of skyscrapers. Together we go to a gallery featuring 4…
Month: September 2013
Back to Seoul
An easy morning bus ride to Seoul. 2 1/2 hours and we are back in the maze of this wild city. We stop at Matthew’s office, where my mate stays to do some envision work. Matthew takes me to the market to pick up some goods for his restaurant. What…
Lotus Blossom
Last night with Matthew and friends…such fun! English and Korean spoken, lives shared. Within minutes, it is though we have known each other for years. Today, a quieter day… Lunch at our favourite restaurant, Hanguk Jip and then a drive to a beautiful cafe / gallery by lake surrounded by…
JeonJu LOVE!
Last night we stayed in a traditional Korean village… Seonunjae Hanok Guesthouse. For me, so much of Jeonju feels like Seoul 20 years ago… Sleeping on the floor brings memories of my grandfather’s home (now a giant condo). For my mate – he is a brave and open spirit. Walked…
On the road
Left the East coast mountains today for JeonJu. Along the way, we stopped for lunch in a town specializing in Silken Tofu stew. Outside the restaurant is where they make the silken tofu – so great to watch the process… And WHAT a meal we had! Then to the ocean…