So I've settled into my new life in Seoul and I am still loving it and have had the chance, between a hectic teaching schedule (of which I don't even want to get into - I'll keep it on the Korean culture, etc. at this time) and getting my apartment/living situation set to enjoy much of what Seoul and South Korea has to offer.
There are some pretty sweet ladies who I work with, and we have been having a good time during our scarce free time. Most of these pictures were taken before I succumbed to a nasty cold/cough which has pretty much been preventing me from blogging (my apologies!). After a quick trip to the international clinic at a massive medical center here, I am as good as knew - knock on wood. Enjoy the pictures...
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| A night out after eating delicious Korean BBQ - pork and more pork! |
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| Indulging in some Makkoli. A sweet, rice beer-like liquor native to Korea traditionally served in these beat-up metal bowls. |
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| Never drink in Korea without food - which I appreciate! Here we have a veggie pancake of sorts. |
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| Imbibing in some more Makkoli. Contrary to what the kettle might imply, the Makkoli is served cold. |
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| This culinary experience was an interesting one. There is this tiny Japanese restaurant down the street from my apartment run by two Korean brothers. A some girls and I went there and everything was in Korean so we pointed and hoped for the best - this is what we got. The picture does not do it justice because these little flakes of fish were wriggling when we got it. I thought they were alive, but thank goodness, no. The flakes of fish just get so hot that they wiggle until they cool down supposedly. A good dish, nonetheless. |
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| Co-workers and I in a town about 3 hours south of Seoul, Jung-ju. A good night had by all. |
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| Straight up street food! Fish cakes simmering in broth, fried delicacies, and more fried tastiness..mmm. |
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| The supposed best dalkalbi in Korea - it was pretty amazing. Notice the river of cheese in the next picture... |
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| A little piece of Christmas in Seoul. |
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| Namdaemun - one heck of a place to shop! |
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| Mustache party - epic. |
