Blog 2013 09 03

Lotus Blossom

saBEE,

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…

Travel + Place 2013 09 02

JeonJu LOVE!

saBEE,

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…

Travel + Place 2013 09 01

On the road

saBEE,

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…

Travel + Place 2013 08 311

K-food…Yikes!

saBEE,

Breakfast, lunch and dinner… a full day of k-food. Lunch today is with my mother’s family. Thought it was to be with my aunt and youngest uncle… turned out to be a lunch for 8 adults and 2 children. What a lunch! Returning from lunch, our hotel room is peaceful…

Travel + Place 2013 08 31

Pinus Densiflora

saBEE,

After breakfast this morning, we set out for the temple – a 5 minute walk away. The temple walk takes us into Seoraksan National Park. A giant Buddha at the start of the park, beautiful temples and a hike up to a temple in a cave. A beautiful trail in…