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July 30, 2006

History Lesson


These amazing structures (ancient alters) are hidden all throughout the city. Many of these buildings, from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), were destroyed by the Japanese but are now being restored.

A Long Way From Home


I Have No Idea What They're Doing

Rachel and Tasha claim that they made something but I'm not sure what it is. (Cost: 8,000 won to make it and have it shipped)

July 29, 2006

I Call Her Super Girl



The Island



While in the city of Boryeong, we took a ferry (cost: 10,000 won) to a small island. There, Rachel and I collected sea glass and shells.

Boryeong Mud Festival















The Boryeong Mud Festival is held annually in the coastal city of Boryeong. We went to the mud festival with Adventure Korea on July 16th-17th. If you want to see more pictures of the festival, you can check out adventurekorea.com.

Hyehwa

This is Hyehwa, also known as "Young Town." The streets are packed full of clothing vendors, resturants, Noraebangs (Korean karaoke), pubs, bars and young people.