Category: Travel + Place

Travel + Place 2013 08 26

3-part birthday

saBEE,

Birthday celebrations started last night… After a day in the country with relatives, we met an old friend who is living in Seoul. Matthew whisks us away to a jazz bar, starting a lively party night. In the morning, we fight off jetlag and meet my cousin. A birthday lunch…

Travel + Place 2013 08 25

The Countryside

saBEE,

An early start to the day. Brother Mike meets us at the hotel – so good to see him! Then we are off to meet Gomo. Onward to the countryside – to Kenny’s hometown to pay respects to my grandparents. Thinking it would be a quick trip there and back…it…

Travel + Place 2013 08 24

Seoul!

saBEE,

Time confusion… After 13 hours, we have arrived in Seoul – 26 hours later… Made it from the airport to the hotel, and happily checked in. A walk in the hotel neighbourhood to find a bite, and then back to the room to rest for tomorrow. Grateful today for finding…

Travel + Place 2013 08 23

On our way…

saBEE,

Morning activity is focused on cleaning Wellington, and packing our carry-on and personal bag. Happy that YYZ is relaxed and easy. A good start to a 13 hour flight…. Remembering my first trip to Korea, a seat in the back row with a drunken man who fell on top of…

Travel + Place 2013 07 13

Dock Day #2

saBEE,

Another day on the dock with sunshine and blue skies with the music of New Orleans… A visit from neighbours on the lake – stopping in for a refreshment after their cycle ride. It is a happy dock. The cosmics, after being together for 39 years, got married. Tonight is…