Out on the town with family and friends

 Here is a few different pictures from a couple of weekends ago.  As you can see there is a lot to do.

Visitng the school I am taking Korean classes at

Seoul National University

Museum of Art

Itaewon.  A place to buy anythig and everything.

I said everything.  There is even a Taco Bell.

Below the alley market is an underground market.

More to buy in Itaewon.

Chulho and his family at dinner after a play.

He is ready but he did not use the knife or fork for the pizza.

The Foxrain executives trying to figure out what pizza to get.  Chulho and Jungwa.

 

Dinner at TGI Fridays.

Do I need to say anything?

A Korean lunch.

It is still cooking and I am still waiting.

So lets have a drink of WATER while we wait.

On the subway on the way home.

A little culture

I had the pleasureable experience of visiting the Korean National Museum while they were hosting a cultural event outside.  I got to play traditional Korean games as well as going through the entire down stairs of the museum and seeing the entire history of the Korean peninsula.  It was a wonderful experience with my wife, father- in law, and mother- in law.  Here are a few pictures.

The steps in front of the museum.

NOT sure what I am doing.

My wife and Mother in law playing a traditional game.  I won't show you who ended up on the ground.

(yes, I do have pictures)

I did not get a chance to try this one.  Young and old spinning  something like a top.

My wife giving the drum a try.

Waiting in line.  Something I have come to expect in Korea.

I was not at good at this one.

I am not sure if my father in law was making rice cake or just getting rid of any frustrations.

  I know which 1 did.

 

A coffin of sort.

I would trade outfits with him any time.

Wow.

How did they fit that in?  I guess it is like the ship in the bottle

Now that is a throne.

Getting out to the Coex

I have sooooo very much to share since the last post.  This was a trip my wife and I took to a mall located about 20 minutes from our house.  Most of it was located underground.  In fact, it was a vast connection of small, big and even huge stores combined to form a play ground for children and adults alike.  Here is just a little sample.

Just a small portion

I had to make another visit to the Kimchi Museum.  The last time was 7 years ago.

If you are just visiting Korea you can find stores like this as well as the big name stores.

There is an aquarium to visit for a fee, but watch out for the sharks.

My wife found a huge movie theater and samsung store in the very middle.

Another view of the man eating shark.

I would have to say that this was the best expresso I have ever had.  Yes, better than any I had in Italy.

A great day.