Friday, August 22, 2008

Traditional Korean Folk Village

Basket weaving 101
Bamboo works 202 Corn grinding 303Prayer offerings


Jason with our Korean guide scoping out the luxurious restroom facilities
Farmer's house

Harvest celebration dance


Impressive head wear and moves Liberty fest 7/4/08


Seesaw balancing game - it's not as easy as it looks!


Seesaw acrobatics
Getting higherand higher...
Tight rope feats




Hungry?Candy of kings - hand made of corn starch, honey, and sesameAlthough it was tempting, we decided not to dine hereOur lunch at a Korean buffetJason's not -so -thrilled response to our buffet lunchNot to worry, DD is very popular in Korea!Look Tanya! West coast girls can even get Jamba Juice in the far east!Choices, choices, choices!Ah, now these were good! Snap...
crackle...
crab!






Iteawon
Hotels not quite designed for those of taller stature
Good to know this is in all the rooms!
You won't find coffee in the hotels, but you will find brown rice tea, and sliding windows!
The Iteawon night scene

Friday, August 15, 2008

Seoul

The Bus

Our romantic getaway at the Dragon Hill Lodge


Somebody went a little crazy with the bubbles!

The delightful hotel garden





Korean crowThe dragon is the symbol for king.
My husband, the amazing photographer
Hard Rock Cafe, SeoulWhat is that awful smell?
Yongsan Army Garrison Seoul TowerThe uncertain cable car ride to the tower - they packed about 30 people too many in one car! Views from the tower
Martial arts performanceMany left their marks with locks at the top of the tower. Han RiverBamboo slicing The tallest Korean! Hee hee!
"Jay-walking"Economic family style travelingCity living Seoul tower at night