South Korea At First Glance
Hello! from Yangyang, South Korea. I probably don’t have to tell you how (enter slew of happy adjectives here) it is to be in Yangyang with my sister and Will, and that’s good news for me, as I would probably fail to convey the utter happiness and contentment I’ve been feeling since arriving three days ago. That, or I would bludgeon you with exclamation points.
To recap: I’m here visiting Theresa (a.k.a. “babycarrot sister”) and Will until February 13th, after spending 4 days in Beijing, China visiting work offices and coworkers there, and generally just being a Super Ecstatic Tourist (SET).
I’ve been posting updates on Twitter and Facebook, and uploading pictures I’ve taken with my iPhone to Flickr, but I thought it might be nice for me to update here as well (to say hello! and) for posterity’s sake. I have 1,001 pictures and stories from China to show you, and I’m super excited to do that, but for now I thought I’d share some of my favorite shots from South Korea I’ve taken thus far.
Will & T’s super awesome (super Korean) apartment:
Panda Head! (I saw kids and adults alike wearing these all over Beijing and so I bought one for Theres while I was there. Apparently they have them everywhere in South Korea, too.)
On Tuesday we walked to the Naksan Temple and wandered around for an hour or so. It was the first time any of us had been there, Will and T having saved the trip themselves until I was here. It was so bright and beautiful. This is (Theresa! and) the view before actually entering the temple grounds:
Will & T, being awesome. This is one of my all-time favorite pictures of them, ever:
Love these trees:
Temple Guardian. He takes his job very seriously:
Naksan Beach:
Visiting the famous Rolly Espresso in Naksan:
On Wednesday we took a bus to Sokcho, a nearby coastal town, and wandered around their local marketplace:
Tag!
The food here is amazing. The company isn’t too shabby either:
From a trip to the Yangyang Market today (Thursday, the 4th):
Korean treats! (Koreans don’t like their sweets very sweet at all. I’ve found my people.)
You see these masks everywhere (in both Beijing and South Korea), and while they serve to keep germs at bay in crowded, enclosed spaces, they also serve to keep your face warm while you’re outside wandering around in Pretty Frigid Temperatures. Also: we are ninjas.
a) You and Theresa could be twins.
b) When I was in Macau in November, there was a guy doing the SkyWalk and wearing a mask. AT 700 FEET IN THE AIR, where I’m pretty sure germs do not reside.
YAY for an update and YAY for Theresa and Will!
Love the photos and seeing you all so happy. I agree with Kristin about how much you two look alike, but you already knew that.
Plus, you make a rad pair of Ninjas.
“Also, we are ninjas.”
Ha! Love it!
I am SO GLAD you’re having a great time. It’s so pretty there.
Thanks for sharing all those wonderful photos (and memories!) from your trip!
Love the pictures! The scenery is breathtaking and their home is adorable. And yes, it’s a sad statement that my favorite photo was the panda head.
Sad panda. :(
So glad you’re having such an awesome time! The photos are so great and I love all your photos on Twitter!
I didn’t realize it was that cold in South Korea!
Happy and safe travels. I love the bright colors and happy faces in your pictures.
Outstanding images! This is such a trip of a lifetime. And I just love your panda hat. It’s beyond adorable.
I love these photos, Kerr! So glad you are having such a wonderful time…
So fun! Glad you are having a blast!
But come home soon, PERCY!:)
These images are simply stunning, girl! I’ve been voraciously opening everything you post on twitter, as I am so jealous and living vicariously through you!
I would have SOOOO much fun shooting there! Safe travels…
Amazing, keep having an awesome time! I was just wondering about how your trip was going today!
Such beautiful pictures! I’m so glad you’re having such a great time :)
Frans! These photos are wonderful! I miss your face so freaking much, and can’t wait to hear about everything. Love you! xoxo
Wow! Those pictures are wonderful, so glad you are having an awesome time!
haha!
Great photos- Love the panda bear hat!
I love seeing this trip through your eyes. looks amazing!!
Hey Ninja, looks amazing! Except the octopus arm thingies. That’s pretty gross. Keep having fun!
so happy to see you having adventures!!
wow. really just WOW! <3
looks like you are having an incredible time.
enjoy every.single.moment
and don’t even think about the US.
pretend you live there, at least for the next 2 days.
xo
Looks like you had a lot of fun! Also: ninjas are awesome. I was going to be one for Halloween this past year, but I’m a terrible act-get-togetherer.
Also encore: I sent you an email. I hope it doesn’t go to spam!
I WANT TO GO!! you captured it so beautifully, but mostly you captured your relationship with theresa….so lovely:) I feel like after these pictures I can hear you guys laughing in your own little world again. I bet you miss that connection you have, but what a blessing to share such a time together! Love you, kerri!