Being cloistered away in an office, video studio or voice recording cave didn't allow me to absorb enough Korean culture in my first year. Second year in Daegu, I'm teaching Elementary 4,5,6 and Middle School 1,2 at the same academy and really enjoying the daily surprises while at the head of the small classroom. I'm already a bit weepy about the reality of leaving South Korea in several months.
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Spread WideI felt like I was walking through prehistoric scenary, and Ms. Frizzle (Yellow School Bus series) would pop out at any moment and pull me back to my third grade classroom at Walter C. Black.
Whale of a snail"Don't mind me, just go about your business. LOOK! There's a beautiful beach with volcanic rock, GO! Go look at that. Please don't take a picture, this is my work-day shell, I don't want to be remembered like this."
Way in the backgroundMe and Neena on our own private beach, the Black Sand Beach. Swimming is not recommended, as there are no lifeguards, and a complete lack of black sand.
But there are major waves, smooth volcanic rocks and a freshwater waterfall nearby.
But we don't recommend that you enjoy this paradise.
Steps to spiritualityBeautiful day, beautiful temple colors, sweet old Jejudo residents squatting in the shade of the temple.
And Stephan and Neena - Germans, Jackie - from Seattle, Dameon from Australia, Victor - Russian tour guide and Wolfgang from Toronto to enjoy with the scenary.
Which one is cuter?Looks like something out of a tour brochure. If you want to purchase this photo, I will accept payment only in Dok (sweet rice cake dessert).
