Daisy, Daisy.....

Is it too early to start feeling nostalgic about yesterday? It was the first of the winter weather, so Maureen and I decided to spend the day freezing our knuckles off on a tandem bike by the Han river.

A wobbly start, during which Maureen screamed so much I paniced and almost took us on a detour into the river.

You'd look sweet upon the seat

(I'm not wearing white sock, that is my ankle you can see)

When two girls ride a bike together....

Don't so this:

Unless you want to end up like this:

We were unable to get couples' t-shirts, but we did manage to match enough that Maureen could camoflage herself into me. Can you spot her?

The List!

Huzzah! The list is finished! Please sweep your beautiful eyes to the right to see. If anyone has any more ideas, then please feel free to comment.

Below are some photos I took today on my jog. You have to wonder how much jogging was was involved in taking so many photos....

Foot walky thingy....

A Provisional List

So you've heard of a 'bucket list', a list of things you want to do before you die? Well, I have no intention of dieing anytime soon. But I am leaving Korea early next year. And may not be coming back. And as much as Korea has provided me with great experiences and opportunities, I've found it a more and more frustrating place to live. I need something to curtail my foreigner fatigue, and sooth my ajoshi allergies. Hence my marvellous idea: The kimshi pot list. A list of things I want to do before I leave Korea. Things that celebrate this quirky country and it's culture.

Please read my provisional list. Can you think of anything to add it? If you live in Korea, would you like to join me for some of these activities? All suggestions and volunteers are welcome!

1. Learn how to make kimchi.
2. Wear a hanbok (the traditional garment of Korea).
3. Go to a Korean style nightclub / cabaret.
   
4. Wear a couples outfit with some one and cycle a tandem bike along the Han river.
5. Get cupping done at a public bath house.
6. Take part in a Korean tea ceremony.
   
7. Get some crazy nail art.
8. Learn to dance k-pop style.
9. Meet Rain, my original reason for moving here.
   

The Grand Finale

Today I received a CD of photos from the lovely Avril, documenting the last couple of weeks of my summer fun. Here are some of the best bits.

The BEST shop ever.

Outside Gyeongju

At the entrance of Bulguksa temple, you are confronted by the guards that stop evil spirits from entering. Avril pushes through, just.

The Dharma was wushing off that drum.

Couples outfits.

Couples shoes

We've got the enthusiasm

But Avril.....

A BREEZE!

Night time in the ancient capital

Ancient tombs

Vanda's picking up good Vibrations

The roofs of Gyeongju

Cute face

Cute angry face

You can call her flower if you want to

We arrived in Busan in perfect weather for the Beach

Cooking on Kimchi pots, Vanda shows us her skillz

Drinks for the evening

They effect different people in different ways

As time went on it was hard to see what they were

Walking it off the next day

The lobby of a hotel we couldn't afford. I felt like I was on Deep Space Nine

Top of Mount Hala, South Korea's highest mountain

Back in Anyang

In Gyeongbok palace

I was so glad they were able to come all the way over to Korea. We had a great time and they helped me make the decision to move to Germany. A decision partly inspired by a guy who look looks a lot like this.