During Labor Day weekend, Ivy and Michele flew from the U.S. to visit us in Seoul. The sweet few days were filled with different food adventures and laughter (some of our weekend activities and pics can be found on Siang’s post). They brought us many goodies as well as gifts from others in... Read More
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Itsy Bitsy Bits of Korean
In our bits of downtime, we renewed our efforts to learn Korean/Hangeul. Via food this time, of course. There are these small neighborhood restaurants that sell kimbap and various local dishes. Like tofu stew, omelette wrapped fried rice, etc. Mostly franchises of a chain, but not all; and many... Read More
Spamalot
Spam has a special status in Korea. Even more so than Hawaii. Introduced during the Korean War, it is still consumed in large amounts, and gifted as special gifts. Thanksgiving in Korea is around the corner and gift sets are proudly displayed in all manner of stores. From the simple... Read More
Intangible moments
A child briefly wraps their arms around my friend, the parent, before resuming whatever else was in process. Mundane moments like these evoke mental smiles in me; and the photographer within wishes to have captured it for them, to ask their future selves what the image would conjure. It is... Read More
Labor day weekend
Back to back weekends of visits! Two of Annie’s girlfriends, I&M, hopped on flights from Seattle and the Bay Area for long weekend. All the way here to Seoul. Loaded with goodies along with some care packages and notes for her from the northwest. “Active” adventures,... Read More