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| | | | |  | Hiking to The Summit of Bogyeong-Sa
2008-05-05, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | On Sunday, I received a text message about hiking through the mountains at Bogyeong-sa. The trip was scheduled for Monday. On the other end of the text message was Andy. Andy is a Canadian who loves ... |
| | | |  | Sigh!
2008-04-04, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | It's been one full year, and I made it.
In retrospect, I had many reasons for deciding to move to Korea. My aunt. The chance to travel. Tae Kwon Do. Not to mention, I needed a job. Specifically, I... |
| | | |  | Easy Rider Korean Style
2008-03-13, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | The sun shown on my face as I strapped on my helmet and mounted my ride. Ok it's a freaking scooter, but hey it's Korea. A guy here can wear pink camo and nobody looks twice. Anyway the weather was be... |
| | | | | Cambodia, It Won't Cost You an Arm and a Leg
2008-02-29, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | For this trip, I decided to go somewhere a little more exciting than the normal trip to Japan or China. It has been a while since I have got out of Korea for more than one or two days, and let me tell... |
| | | |  | My Birthday
2007-10-09, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | It was a special day for me. I realized that I'm old! The cake was delicious. I share my birthday with many important events in the world's history, none of which I can recall at the present time. How... |
| | | | | Above the 38th parallel (climbing Sarok San)
2007-09-27, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | Sarok San(san=mountain)....what a trip. Sarok San is actually above the 38th parallel, which divides North and South Korea. But this is on the east coast so the DMZ is actually still a couple hundred ... |
| | | |  | Checkin' Out the city
2007-09-26, Seoul, Korea, South. By: akprice | | I had probably the best and most overwhelming day of shopping in my entire life on Saturday. I went to Dongdemun (dong-day-moon) Fashion Market which boasts to be one of the trendiest and best in the ... |
| | | | | How It's Going...
2007-09-18, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I am in a PC bang as usual. I've just read a couple of the journals I wrote several months ago. Since, I don't spend time editing any of them, I'm pleased that my journals aren't filled with grammatic... |
| | | | | Building Noahs Ark
2007-09-16, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | The clouds have been camped out over Korea for the good part of the past two months hiding the sun and much of Mt. Apsan. I honestly dont know where all this rain water goes. But if it doesnt stop so... |
| | | | | Korean Meal
2007-09-15, Seoul, Korea, South. By: akprice | | I finally just had my first Korean style dinner/meal tonight. It was lovely!
I got to sit down on the floor with little mats while the waitress brought us salted seaweed for an appetizer. Much heal... |
| | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | Bits in pieces
2007-08-03, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | Well sorry its been awhile and I am doing so poorly updatind everyone so I will try to catch everyone up.
First thing is I got a scooter. Yes it is crazy and I feel like Im in a middle of a NASCAR ... |
| | | | | GEMS English Camp
2007-07-30, Chonju, Korea, South. By: AEnglish84 | | Hello,
SO after my last final for my masters summer program, I packed up my clothes, sent home books (to Texas) and boarded a plane for South Korea. Our 14 hour plane ride was great. Habi, Patric... |
| | | |  | Geojedo & Oedo Islands
2007-07-28, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Rebecca, Scarlet, and I took a trip to Geoje-do and Oedo Islands. We met in Pusan and jumped on a ferry which took us to the island. A trip of this kind was great since I work on Saturdays and do not ... |
| | | |  | Back Home...
2007-07-14, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | After returning to Pohang from the United States my friends and I took a trip to a neighboring city. It was a sort of camping excursion. We had a good time there also. We ate Sam-gye-tang, kim-chi. Th... |
| | | |  | 1st Day on JeJu
2007-07-14, Jeju, Korea, South. By: ozyinkorea | | So the University paid for our flights and stuff to head to Jeju Island... it was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, and the architecture was awesome- there were different looking styles... |
| | | | | The Cutesy Shops in Suwon
2007-07-14, Suwon, Korea, South. By: ozyinkorea | | Hiii Guys :)
I really love all the cutesy little shops in Suwon, they are just gorgeous, warning to guys though, go here and you'll feel all your masculine qualities leave in a flash. |
| | | |  | where am i?
2007-05-30, Seoul, Korea, South. By: adraut | | 5:30 wake up before the alarm
finish packing
omelet and toast for breakfast
8:15 leave for the airport
10:55 flight to O'Hare
baby crying
sleeping
reading Pride and Preju... |
| | | | | Toilets???
2007-07-01, Suwon, Korea, South. By: ozyinkorea | | The toilets here are really really full of water. I dont know if we have differect style toilets in Aus or if we only part full them cos of water restrictions. When I arrived I went around and check... |
| | | | | A great night with the fellow ex-pats
2007-07-01, Suwon, Korea, South. By: ozyinkorea | | Last night I had a really nice first night outta my country. I went searching for sissors so I could cut off my safety latches on my bags. And walked in on about 15 people having a banquet of really ... |
| | | | | Arriving in Suwon
2007-06-30, Suwon, Korea, South. By: ozyinkorea | | Well I arrived in Suwon, on that sweet assed mini bus... and then had to get a taxi to Ajou. All was relatively easy- carting all the stuff I bought with was the most difficult. I had a piece of pape... |
| | | | | Yay for Incheon Airport
2007-06-30, Incheon, Korea, South. By: ozyinkorea | | HI GUYSSSS!!!! (that was for you bro :) )
WOOT for arriving safetly. I was pretty stoked. When coming in to Incheon I was thinking shit, now this is a pretty huge airport. I arrived 5 days befo... |
| | | | | The Grind
2007-07-09, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | Well moved into the new school today. I must say it is very impressive. To have a private English school with a computer lab with around 30 computers and a library is pretty awesome. Unlike my las... |
| | | | | Starting Again.
2007-05-17, Daegu, Korea, South. By: robby | | Well back in Korea. Almost feels like I haven't left, but at the same time it felt new again since I am at a different school. Been kind of busy so got to say sorry for not contacting anyone. I dec... |
| | | | | Gob-Chang
2007-06-12, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | So, I left work and walked up the block to my favorite shikdang, which is Korean for what is basically a diner. Anywho, I was surprised to find that it was closed.
I was treated to a meal there wh... |
| | | |  | Gyeoung-Ju 2
2007-05-27, GyeongJu, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I've been to Gyeoung-Ju three times now. Each time I experience something new. I have pictures from the days events which I will share with you soon. Keep checking back! |
| | | |  | A Wild Night In Busan
2007-05-13, Busan, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Here we go!
So, Jim and I decided to take a trip to visit the lovely, and adorable Jessica! They met a few weeks back and discussed meeting again in the interim.
We left Pohang for Busan aroun... |
| | | |  | Pohang
2007-04-27, Seoul, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | McDonald's is in downtown Pohand. Honestly, the food here has been so good that I haven't missed Le Big Mac (a la Pulp Fiction). Yet, I stopped there on Friday before meeting up with Jim, Kate and Jul... |
| | | |  | Gyeongju
2007-04-29, Gyeongju, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Our first stop was Kyungju-world! Later we grabbed a bite to eat. Lastly, we ended up at the site of former capital of Seoul, and headquarters of the Silla Dynasty. |
| | | |  | Seoul Subway Tour
2007-04-22, Seoul, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | So, I rode the subway to the Itaewon, the Kukkiwon, Seoul Olympic Stadium, and even the Gyeoungbok Palace. Here are the photos I took.
The subways in Korea were easy to navigate. All the locations... |
| | | |  | Kukkiwon
2007-04-22, Seoul, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I made the Kukkiwon a stop on my Subway tour of Seoul. Here are the photos. I was lucky to have been there when they held an event. The kids worked hard. It was nice to see them training outside. The ... |
| | | |  | First Stop...Itaewon
2007-04-21, Seoul, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I made it. My first impression is "Wow! Everyone is here! The Irish, West Africans, Greek, Indian, and the list goes on and on!" Well, that is because my first stop was to Itaewon. They have clubs, an... |
| | | |  | Daegu
2007-04-15, Daegu, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Instead of going to Seoul this weekend, I went to Daegu. Here are some photos. The folks from English club had an extra seat, and I took it. It was nice being able to see a new city in Korea.
Woob... |
| | | | | A Letter Home #2
2007-03-25, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Hi Mom and Dad,
Last week I was sick for the first time here. It zapped me of most of my energy for about one full day. I was sneezing uncontrollably, and coughing. I got over that, and felt great ... |
| | | | | A Letter Home
2007-03-27, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Please let Derek know that I send my condolences. I do not have his contact information in my address book. I was sick last week, and am sick again. This week my illness is different. Last week I was ... |
| | | | | From Pohang to Seoul
2007-04-13, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | As I write this, it is the morning of Friday the 13th! Scary!
I have a train ticket, which I purchased in the states before flying here. It will expire on the 28th of this month so I need to use it... |
| | | | | First Class
2007-04-10, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I felt that I should go back to the Dojang to study Tae Kwon Do. I was sick for about one week and a half, and also hurt my back on another week. Today, I decided to return so I felt I needed to expla... |
| | | | | UPDATE!!!!!!
2007-03-17, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | This is in reference to my journal entitled: Arrival to Incheon International Airport
I just read the information page on the website: Tour2Korea. I'm glad that I didn't take the taxi ride I was be... |
| | | |  | | | | | | Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
2007-04-08, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | It's true! Preparation is key to any and all success.
My classes were so much better this week because I am better prepared. Although, I'm ashamed to admit it, I kind of winged my first month. Las... |
| | | | | Easter
2007-04-08, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Well, today is Easter but I wouldn't have realized it out here. The only reminders I have that today is Easter is the Calender on my wall. I rarely look at that thing but for only checking off a day. ... |
| | | |  | In and Around Pohang
2007-03-16, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Luckily I live down the street from what seems like the only 7-11 in Pohang. I've been to a few spots here, and haven't seen one anywhere else. I guess I'm kind of lucky to have the comforts of home s... |
| | | |  | Trying Something New
2007-03-26, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Okay, so I'm in a new country and I don't want to dissappoint the locals. So, I tried Silkworm Larvae at Jackie's party. Well, if any locals are reading this I'll just say it was Mmm Mmm Good! However... |
| | | |  | 300
2007-03-18, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | Today we went and saw the new movie 300. I didn't enjoy watching ALL the characters played by Black actors get killed. That's just a pet peeve, I guess. Other than that, the movie is visually pleasing... |
| | | |  | Jackie's B-Day
2007-03-26, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I was tipped off about Jackie's party by another member of English Club. I guessed since I wasn't formally invited, I technically crashed it. I hope Jackie wasn't upset. If she was, she's a great actr... |
| | | |  | This Morning
2007-04-05, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | I was out partying late, and hadn't been to sleep. It was early morning, and I hadn't anything else to do. I decided to take a stroll along the beach which is only a hop, skip, and jump away. I took t... |
| | | | | Dinner
2007-03-22, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | So, I decided to make a trip to a local restaurant. Now, when I say local that's exactly what I mean. The restaurant was a hop, skip, and jump from outside my apartment complex. Anyways, I was feeling... |
| | | | | Thoughts on Arrival
2007-03-05, Incheon, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2 | | 3/5/2007
Arrival at Incheon International Airport
Upon arriving, I passed through Customs and then went to the baggage claim. The Customs representative seemed surprised to learn that I was an E... |
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