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Sea World in Dec

Published: February 8th 2009North America » United States » Texas » San Antonio
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February 8th 2009

I once thought Sea world was an overpriced aquarium for fish but I was WRONG!! There is so much to do in this place. Rides for kids and Adults,  A play ground of sorts, Feed and pet Dolphins, Imax Theathre, Aquariums, Budwieser house ( 2 Free beers for adults), All sorts of shows and a water park during the summer. It would be a very long day if you tried to do everything at once. Luckily we decided to get season passes which was an excellent idea by our neighbors. We got all of Nov/Dec 08 free along with being covered for 2009. I found myself being amazed more than the kids by the Shamu show, The Boluga Whales show was a take on Cirque de Sole and was really cool. Snacks can be pricey here ... read more



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February 8th 2009

This seems to be the biggest event for fun in San Antonio thats done every year. This being our 1st time living in Texas decided to go check it out. I'm not into cattle but anything thats a new adventure is always fun for me, plus it gives me something to blog about. Since it was going to be an all day event we decided we would split the day up in two parts to give the kiddies a rest. That way we wouldn't suffer a melt down during the concert and rodeo show. Parking is where you get ripped off at $10.00 a pop. So $20.00 was for parking alone! Upon entering the carnival part you are greeted by the most beatiful artwork of outhouse's you have ever seen. Brilliant! Who could take a relief ... read more



Namiseom island

Published: August 5th 2008Asia » South Korea » Gangwon-do » Chuncheon
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August 5th 2008

This summer's traveling has been a little bit discouraging due to all the rain. However I have had one fun trip this summer to Namiseom Island. It was set up by the Hannam Village church. The guys got to go participate in paintball and the ladies went to the actual island itself which is about 2 hours by bus outside of Seoul. The island was full of trees and alot of things to do like a train ride around the small island by UNICEF, a pool, bicycling, Dr.fish, jet boats. Banana float rides and lots of artistic things on the island to see. We got drenched but still proceeded to take in everything to do. We had a blast even as our toes squeked with water in our shoes. My favorite was pedaling the 6 persons ... read more



Gelato and Fruity drinks

Published: June 4th 2008Asia » South Korea » Seoul
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June 4th 2008

Catching up on a back log entry because I just recieved the pictures from a friend. We had gone out that night just do get out and do something. Scott's coworker took us to the Rodeo Dr of Seoul. It was very cool to see all the western influences and how the Koreans standards of status revolves around name brand things made in America or for the Americans. That includes food and clothes! I was surprised to find Gelato here and even though it wasn't warm I couldn't pass it up! Its my favorite ice cream and I wish I could have had a scoop of every flavor! So much betterthan Cold stone chains in my opinion. We wentto a couple of little food anddrink places until we found the Fruit and Drink spot. It was ... read more



Korean War Museum

Published: April 26th 2008Asia » South Korea » Seoul
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April 26th 2008

This Museum was everything but BORING, meaning even if your not into history stuff this is still a great museum to go see. Plus the price is amazing for what you see I paid 5,000 won for our party of 3 today. I thought it was going to be cheesy and i would have to beg my kids not to whine but I was wrong! We spent 3 hours in it and my kids still didn't want to leave! There is a ball museum there too for an addional fee but we decided to save that for another rainy day because it was 10,000 won a person. It would have been too much in one day. There was so much for them to intereact with, climb in, touch...they had a Navy ship display that you can ... read more



Seoul tower

Published: February 11th 2008Asia » South Korea » Seoul
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February 11th 2008

Winter months make it tiring to travel outside with the kids but time is not on our side. We have so much to still see in S.Korea!! We took a taxi allthe way up as it was cold and snowy. Notice the lack of color in the pictures, this is a typical of winter here. We definitly need to come back at night to see it lighted up! ... read more



All you can eat and Good byes!

Published: January 5th 2008Asia » South Korea » Seoul » Itaewon
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December 6th 2007

It's been busy lately so we haven't had many new outings to write about. Starting a new job hasn't left alot of time to spend with friends either. Today a very good friend named Rosie is leaving tomorrow. So the "Hannam mamas" decided to go out to eat one more time. We all love the the korean special of grilling your own meat and vegetables at the table. Better yet , we found an All You can eat place for 10,000.won for adults and 5,000.00 for kids. You go and pick up any kind of meat you want, as much as you want and grill it yourself. Then you go get your own bowls of rice and side items like Kimchi and other stuff. Don't forget the lettuce to wrap the meat up in and you ... read more



"NANTA" is a HOT SHOW!! Go see it!!

Published: November 11th 2007Asia » South Korea » Seoul » Gangnam
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November 11th 2007

*****If you want to see a VERY GREAT show while in Seoul go to see "NANTA"!! It was FANTASTIC!!****** Scott surprised us on Thursdau buy purchasing tickets for the NANTA show. I was skeptical as I originally wanted to see JUMP for months but I was happy to actually happy to have tickets to atleast one of the two best known shows in S.Korea. I also was not sure the kids would last through the performance or be intrested in it. I WAS WRONG!! The kids LOVED IT!! The show is not verbal and is equal to the American broadway show STOMP but the scene in this show is based on a kitchen of cooks. It has a taste of everything wrapped in comedy even a taste of martial arts. I laughed so hard! You might ... read more



Partying up on my B-day!

Published: November 3rd 2007Asia » South Korea » Seoul
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November 3rd 2007

****My Birthday week was AWESOME!! Why? Because I have amazing friends and a great hubby!Plus everyone from back home spoiled me as well with cards and calls. "I love you guys!!". I won't mention my age but I realized I get tired more easily than in earlier years. Everyone knows I EMBRACE my right to celebrate my life on my birthday every year with more excitement than a regular person. Hey, if you don't celebrate your self who will?!! Go for it Babe!! PARTY IT UP!! First my friends totally pulled wool over my eyes by inviting me over to "scrapbook" only to jump out and surprise me with a YUMMY cooked lunch! It was so GOOD!! Then the next day my hubby sent me out to do errands only for me to return home to ... read more



Walking around on Saturday

Published: October 27th 2007Asia » South Korea » Seoul
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October 27th 2007

****This is for our family and friends. We like to walk around our neighborhood on Saturdays. we usually pop in at one of the Paris Baquette Bakeries and stop to try a new type of Korean ice cream from a side store. The children like looking at the fresh seafood thats still ALIVE in the tanks outside the restuarants. No need to go to the aquarium here! Yes, we even have 7 elevens here! ... read more






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