Cake On My Ass

When do I NOT have cake on my ass???? Probably everyday except last Saturday. My wonderful friend Lee had a birthday last week and we decided to take a weekend trip to celebrate. Lee is the first Korean friend I made and I am sooooo thankful we met. He knows so much about Seoul and places to visit...he's like a Lonely Planet, but bigger, and drinks whiskey.

We headed to Gangwha-do, an island only a couple hours out of Seoul. A group of us met and hopped on a bus. With birthday presents, an old boombox, and to-go drinks in hand, we talked our way all the way to the island.

Korean's call lake houses "penseons". Our penseon was pretty awesome. In the middle of farm town, surrounded by neighborhood dogs, a small lake, and a giant pirate ship motel. The air was fresh and the company was pleasant. I forgot to mention that there were 16 of us, in a penseon with two small bedrooms. I should also mention that penseons don't have any furniture. We had a folding table, a noraebang (karaoke) machine, and a big TV. That means we all slept on the floor on mats and fought over blankets. Bruises are fun.





We all made a big dinner, including kimchi, bbq, and fresh veggies. To even out that healthy meal, we drank way too much and ate/sat in a big chocolate cake. Lee really enjoyed himself and it was nice to meet a bunch of new people and sing our hearts out.











We all woke up way too early and fought over the one bathroom. The hot water ran out after the first 2 people, so I was lookin a wee rough and tumble. We hauled our stanky butts into the cars and took a trip to the sea side. It's been unseasonably cold this winter in Korea, so it was chilly, but beautiful.







The tide was out when we came and at first I didn't understand what I was looking at. The fishing boats were just stranded far out in the sand. We went for sea food and noodles for about an hour. When we came back outside, the tide was back in and the boats were afloat. There are actually islands you can walk to, from other islands, when the tide is out. I'm excited to take that next trip.

We took a bus back to Seoul. Ps- it sucked. It was standing only and we were all hung over. Somehow we made it back alive, with a few less worries, and many more friends.

A successful weekend to say the least. Looking forward to the Cherry Blossom Fest next weekend! Trying to see as much of SoKo as I can. Can't believe I've already been here for 9 months. July is going to come faster than I know~

C