Wednesday, January 2, 2008

2 Days in Busan, South Korea

The next stop of our trip was Busan, Korea. It was actually kind of nice to be back in a place where I can read the langauge...I may not understand most of it...but it still helps. I felt kind of lost in Japan at times. The language looks so confusing!!!!

In Busan we met up with some people from Connexus. Busan has a huge port as well as many beaches so although it wasn't the warmest day we decided to explore the coast. There were so many seagulls which Mark, Joel and Marvin were inspired to feed. Heather and I took lots of pictures and laughed.
Then we met up with Karen, two of her students, and one of her students' mother. After the meal we all went to a Noreabong (singing room)...it seems to be the thing to do here...I'm not complaining. It was a good time.
The next day we went with Joel and Heather to a temple in the hills called Beomosa. It was so beautiful and peaceful.
Our last day of our travels we went to the top of Busan Tower...here is the view. You may notice the dots of blue all over. It seems that on every roof top there is a bright blue barrel...It adds some nice colour.
Busan is also known for it's gigantic fish market which we visited. I'm still not used to being surrounded by so many fish hanging from the ceiling or laying out on the street. Anyway, we ate at one of the restuarants at the fish market. The fish that Mark's holding was so tasty!
So, now we are back in Seoul and back to work. We're also back to cold weather! I shouldn't complain because it is only -6 but it feels so much colder!
Happy New Year to you all!!!!!

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