afterwards.
about two months the next step begins but I have no idea what that is. In the end it looks like this.
This morning I went to Korean class and had a great time. On my way to work I decided to stop at EMart. I got the items I needed and went on my way. It wasn't until I went to buy a snack that I realized that I forgot my wallet at EMart. Freaking out I super power walked back to the store. On my way there I got a call from a well spoken Korean saying EMart had my wallet. I was so gratefull that they found it. My cashier saw me, smiled and pointed to the information desk. Only in korea. I've heard of people loosing wallets in taxis, buses, subway and cafes. All of them were returned. I've never been so happy to find my wallet.
The 2011 Asia Song festival was amazing. We got free tickets online and since it was at Daegu Stadium it was wicked easy to get to, being all of ten minutes from the house. It was a great concert and we got to see some very famous bands from many countries. The most famous of whom where:
§ South Korea - Super Junior, Girls' Generation, Lee Seung Gi, Beast
§ Taiwan - Peter Ho
§ Hong Kong - Leo Ku
§ China - Bibi Chow
§ Thailand - Tata Young
§ Best New Asian Artist - South Korea: Miss A,
§ Asia Influential Artists - South Korea: U-KISS, G.NA
I got to see most of these though it started to rain and we got out of there quick. My students are going to have SO many questions and they will be asking if I have any gifts for them. Sorry guys, no trinkets for you (they were expensive!). Below are some images from the concert. You should go to youtube.com to look up the bands!
This kid. A pumpkin, Altoids, gum and pine needle sachet. The perfect fall gift.
Two of our teachers are leaving at the end of the month and we will be getting new teachers, or at least new to Siji. I know one teacher will be from Moonkkang. Nick and I have gone on some pretty cool adventures through the city as well. We went to a beautiful park and wound up climbing a short mountain. This was all fun and games, it being about 8pm. The path was lit with lamps so hiking wasn’t an issue until we decided to follow a trail towards the sound of music. No lamps. “We can do this!” Ten seconds later I had downloaded a “flashlight” onto my smart phone. Nick and I managed to get down without mishap.
Rachel came to visit as well. It was great to have her here and we explored SO much! We went to the markets and ate way too much food. Rachel and I also went on an adventure tour to YeongCheon. It was great fun though we felt a little exploited. Let me explain the trip was super cheap but we were followed around everywhere by camera men and videographers. I think they were using us for promotional materials though we weren't told. We still had a good time but it was a little annoying to be constantly watched.
We went ATVing, Kayaking (which was silly) and horseback riding. Those were all really short things but they were really fun. We also met really cool people on the trip, Lauren , Rami and Seth. I actually met Seth on my way to Daegu from Incheon on my first day! It was hilarious to see him again and totally unexpected. We also got to see the fourth largest telescope in Korea. Numbers 1-3 are not for public use. We also made wine, which will take until January to be done. I’ve already filtered my wine and am waiting to bottle it. We also were a part of an Herb Tying contest. We had to tie ginseng into 300g (about .6 lbs) bundles. Rachel got Second place and I got third!! It was great fun, but I was glad to go home.
Las thing then I’m off to get lunch and get ready for work. I’ve started my Korean classes and I am also working with my Korean partner on Fridays. I’m finally getting a handle on reading…understanding is another thing!
place in a cool dark place lid allowing air in stir everyday for ten days strain with clean white linen place it back in the plastic bottle wait three days until it settles after sealing in the glass bottel place it in the fridge wait three months!!!! enjoy