What a great weekend it was. Finally, a weekend of warm weather and sunshine. I really needed it. Friday night some coworkers and I went for bbq and screen golf. I have never played golf in my life. I think I hit the screen...once? Needless to say, I think I need some lessons.
I woke up bright and early Saturday morning to hit the mean streets of Sinsa. This neighborhood is a favorite of mine. It resembles my old stomping grounds in Chicago, filled with boutiques, designer cupcake stores, and open street cafes. I found this amazing vintage store STOCKED with awesome finds. Can't wait to spend a few hours in there. We did some shopping, ate outside in the sun, and enjoyed the people watching. Then we had to hurry to the bus terminal to get tickets out of the city.
Navigating Seoul isn't much of a problem. Navigating small towns and villages, well, it's a lot more interesting. After an hour or so long on the bus we found ourselves in Icheon. With some help from the dictionary we got a cabbie to take us to the Ceramics Festival. Korean ceramics are beautiful and a long tradition. I'd been wanting to pick up a piece to take home and thought this would be the best place to go. Also, you get a chance to get your hands dirty and make your own. Yes please!
The fest was crowded, like every event in Korea. We saw a few foreigners, but not much. We roamed the park looking at the sculptures, cherry blossoms, and walked around the water. Then we went into the downtown area and had some tasty BBQ. I talk about bbq a lot and you'd probably think I eat turkey legs for a snack. But really, the part I like best about it is all the side dishes. I like to take a lettuce leaf, put a small piece of meat on it, then add grilled kimchi, sprouts, and a little rice. It's like the perfect bite.
We got back to Seoul late and I was exhausted. It's the best feeling to have my feet ache and my head spin with new things I've seen and learned in the day.
-C
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