Oedo (way-doe)

A couple of weekends ago, Kami and I went to a nearby island (Geoje) in order to take the ferry to Oedo. Oedo, a privately-owned island, is like a big botannical garden. It's huge and there are all kinds of flowers. I have been wanting to go for a while, so we headed that way.

Once we got to Geoje, we had to wait a bit for the ferry, so we walked around to see some pretty sights. These next few pictures are actually on Geoje, before our departure to Oedo.

On the way to Oedo, the ferry took us up-close and personal to a rock island. I'm sure it has a name, but I am not aware of it. It was pretty neat. There's also a little video so you can check it out!

It wasn't a long ride to Oedo from Geoje and we were excited to arrive...I was at least! Here are pictures from the island. I think they're pretty self explanatory!

It was a good day and as always, we were happy to get out of Tongyeong! Kami and I are heading to China for a little vacay tomorrow, so I'm super excited!! We'll be in Beijing for 5 nights/6 days. I can't wait...and I don't have to much longer!! My next blog should include lots of pictures from Beijing!! Talk soon!

July 4th at the Beach

I know this is a little late, but hey, better late than never!

For the 4th of July, the foreign teachers headed to an island off of the coast of Tongyeong named Bijindo (bee-jen-doe). Our friends had been there before, but it was my first time, so it was pretty exciting! Here are some pictures of Bijindo!

Some of the foreign teachers on the ferry to Bijindo. I know you love my hat!! Don't deny it! When in Korea...

Pulling up to the island!

The map, just in case we got lost!

They even had an English sign to welcome us!

The beach!! So pretty!

There weren't many people there so it was great!

The foreigners braving the chilly waters!

While we were waiting for the ferry home, I took this picture. I think it's pretty!

On the way home, we saw the other side of the island...who knew there was a little town there!

All in all, it was a great trip! We didn't have fireworks, but spending the 4th at the beach was still wonderful!

More to come!!

Yokjido

Last Saturday, Kami and I headed out to an island off of the coast of Tongyeong for the day. It was a little muggy and rainy, but it was still nice to get out of town for a bit. Lately the air here has been GROSS...so muggy and humid. I think they call this monsoon season, but hopefully it'll be over soon. It's been raining so much and I'm not really enjoying it.

Anyways, back to Yokjido (yoke-gee-doe)...it was about an hour and 15 minute ferry ride from Tongyeong and it was quite a large island...well bigger than I was expecting. When we arrived at the island, we took a bus all around the island so we could see it all. That took a good while, so after that we just walked around a bit and then got the next ferry home. There wasn't a beach or anything, so we didn't have too much to do there.

Here are a few pictures from the day:

Here is a map of Yokjido and surrounding waters. We were on the big one at the bottom and I'm pretty sure we took the red line all of the way around the island.

Here is our old school bus that took us around the island.

Some views of the islands...can you see how dense the air is?

A random statue of buff men in short shorts.

On the ferry ride home.

In other news, I'm getting SOOO excited for our trip to Beijing. Only 3 weeks to go! I got my guidebook in the mail today, and Kami and I are going to get our visas tomorrow! I can't wait!!

Random Happenings #2

I haven't been ignoring you all, I promise. I just haven't been too into taking pictures lately...shocking I know! Here are a few I've taken though, so enjoy!

A few weeks ago, Kami's musician friends had a concert in town, so we went to check it out. It was right next to the water...such a beautiful place we live in! Kami did a song during it, but I know she'd kill me if I posted a pic of her. Ha.

Here's the band. They were fun to listen to.

Here are some views of the water. I never get tired of looking at these.

On a totally different note, there is a student at ILS that is soooooo cute. He's in Kami's class, but we all enjoy seeing him! Yesterday, we look at little video of him so you can enjoy too!

Again on a totally different note, in less than a month, Kami and I will be in BEIJING!!! Whoo-hoo!! We're so excited! We're heading there for our summer vacay and we'll be there for 6 days and 5 nights! Man, I can't wait!! If anyone has any 'must-dos', just let me know!

That's all for today! Just wanted to say hello!

For Your Viewing Enjoyment!

I know it's been a month...I know. Not much has been going on since Kami and I worked weekends during May, so now that we're back to having lives, I'll try to post more often.

This video is just for your enjoyment. Kami and I went to the noraebang (sp?) with our Korean friends last night and had a ball. These guys and gals love to sing and dance. Here is just a smidgen of what we enjoyed!