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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

St. Patrick's Day (Descrition is Advised)
2007-03-17, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2

We celebrated St. Patrick's day the best way we each know how. I'm in a bit of a festive mood as you can see in the picture. I apologize to all those who are offended by J's gesture.

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...

I just had dinner for $1
2007-02-29, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2

I sure did! I was hungry and stopped in a local eatery. I'd been there before over the past couple of weeks. Each time I ordered the same meal. Tonight I decided to try a new dish. The meals I've bou...

Round Two
2007-03-14, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2

I visited the English Club this week. I was tipped off that it's a great place to meet new people, and share experiences. The night began in a comfortable Jazz lounge located in downtown Pohang. While...

Tae Kwon Do
2007-03-12, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2

Today marks the end of my first official week of Tae Kwon Do training in South Korea! Overall, my Sabumnim (Instructor) and Kwanjangnim (Grandmaster) have both told me that I am doing well. Their enco...

Express Bus
2007-03-05, Pohang, Korea, South. By: lacalaw2

Scary! The bus driver was doing at least eighty miles per hour the whole way! He zig-zagged through traffic like there was no tomorrow. When they say "express", they mean it! I didn't know a bus could...