Hotel Seohae Incheon

... was a rocky beach with lots of sea glass, and these amazing rock cliffs. The ROK has blasted most of the rock faces to make the shear to prevent a water landing by the enemy.


You can not go anywhere on the island without seeing evidence of the island's defenses, here is a trench along our path from the beach to cliffs above. There are also monuments everywhere ...

... why were they commenting about my nose? And why were they saying it was beautiful and not handsome? I have since figured out that many Koreans covet Western noses (and get plastic surgery to have more aquiline noses). As well, beautiful is the translation of a Korean word used for both men and women. But no matter what, I really don't see why some Koreans like Western noses. I find their noses very attractive! :)

SLP's annual Staff Picnic! We rode on a party bus (boozing the entire time) for about an hour, rode on a ferry, and then rode on the party bus a bit more until got lost and then finally found a beach on an island off the coast of Incheon. The beach was not great, but it was still a very invited change of scenery for the day. Plus, a company picnic that supplies the food and the alcohol.....pretty cool!

... we got to the seafood part, the seafood part that was mostly alive still...ugh....oh well right. We definately got alot of stares as well a huge group of foreigners walking around. Now its almost lunch time and for those of you who know me get ready for a big surprise my first meal in korea, you guessed it, PIZZA!!!, hell and of all places they have Pizza Hut. Awesome. After all that it was time to head back ...

... Korea and hope that we may again return to see more of this country. *************************************** **************** Where is Harriet Hunt Results: There were 4 lucky finders of Harriet. Linda was the first followed in microseconds by Chrystal and then Brenda and Paul located her. Harriet was found before I logged off. That presents me with a challenge to be better at creating the hunt. I hope that I have succeeded with this hunt. Good luck she is somewhere on the Palace Grounds.

... and bought a coffee cup and coffee and post-its and other random office-type stuff. No lunch break! That is the part that really gets to me. I have 5 minute breaks between classes, but that doesn't give me enough time to eat even an apple! I have to go go go and then grab a bite of something between every class....umm, I am totally hating that! All the teachers have a heavier work load this semester and the school also extended each class by 5 minutes. And trust me, we ...

... foreign envoys and coronation ceremonies. On the vast courtyard leading to the hall stood several stone markers on the sides, which indicated where officials of each rank were to assemble when they have an audience with the king.

Heading west of Geunjeongjeon, I saw one more striking architectural edifice that caught my fancy, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a two-storey structure surrounded by an artificial lotus pond ...

... Tomorrow I am going to apply for my alien registration card....I hope it comes soon!!!! It is freezing outside!!!!!!!!! I wear my long underwear under my clothes all the time now! My feet and hands are constantly numb so I only go outside when I absolutely have to or only for a short distance. And it is only going to get colder! I want to buy a Korean knit hat so I am warm AND I look more stylish! I went and bought an ink pad and a few stamps to reward ...

... aside- I'd love to see you. Just make sure you check-in with me before you buy a ticket. You don't want to find out that you're coming during spring break and I'm going to be out and about in Hong Kong or Singapore for all but 2 of the days you're there. Q: roadballmint? A: Alley = the *ROAD* in between buildings Volle(y)*BALL* is a popular sport Retson (spelled retsyn but pronounced the same) is the stuff that gives *MINT*s their fresh cool taste.

... twice we begin to move with the same tide. I make jokes they can't understand, I know this, but the way I say things and over annunciate makes them want to repeat and what do you know? they're saying flamingo instead of plamengo. Thank you to every-one reading this and for giving me the encouragement I need. I wish I was more self-reliant but then I wouldn't be human. Much love and safe travels... peace