Korea
I recently returned from an amazing trip to Korea with my mom and sister-in-law, Sarah. My mom was invited to give a lecture there at an allergy conference and we were able to tag along. I absolutely love traveling and am so fortunate to have taken two trips to Asia this year, first to Japan in January and then Korea in October.
Here are some pictures:
Temple Yoga
Apple festival
Here’s me inside a traditional Korean thatched roof house–this one was actually part of a film set for a popular TV show. Nevertheless, I could definitely live here.
Holding up the 600-year-old astronomical observatory
A beautiful tree in the chicken forest.
Bus ride to Andong, a traditional folk village in the countryside of South Korea
We hand-dyed scarves and t-shirts with marigold and onion skin. It was so fun to learn about this traditional Korean method.
The dye–much less toxic than most fabric dye.
Here’s a shot from our balcony at the Hyundai hotel.
Here’s Mr. Kim, our guide. He was the most patient and attentive guide with us. I’m not sure he knew what he was getting into, but he made for a truly spectacular experience.
Korea is a great place to travel. It is affordable and relatively easy to navigate. The food is sooooooooooooooo good–from a Bibimbap rice bowl to Kalbi beef, I think any American will find new food that they love.
Love their uniforms–stylish and comfortable. The Koreans have great style and design aesthetics, from clothing to architecture and everything in between.
Sarah and I dressed up–she’s wearing Hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, and I wore the palace guard uniform.
Between the three of us, we have hundreds of pictures. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend traveling to Korea.
