These photos are from ages ago. This was our very first visit to Jeonju . . . a very exciting train ride, the anticipation of an early morning interview and good friends to show us around what is now the city in which we live.
We celebrated James’ birthday this weekend in Seoul. It was so nice to see old friends and catch up after being away from Korea for just about 3 months. Unfortunately, he didn’t wear his superman outfit!
James, I hope this is a great year for you! You are the cutest little superman I’ve ever seen. Happy Birthday!!
PS. I almost forgot! Thank you so much to Bill and Marie for this super cute photo!!
Here’s the google maps view of our hotel in the old quarter in hanoi:
New Year’s was a very uneventful evening as we arrived at the hotel almost at the stroke of midnight, extremely tired from our almost 34-hour trip. The old quarter in Hanoi is very much as I envisioned it, but maybe a little dustier, from all the descriptions that I had heard and read. It is very atmospheric and lively. But no description could prepare you for the chaos of the traffic. There are no lights and, seemingly, no rules. Everyone just honks and goes for it. You certainly have to be vigilant at all times, and cross the street slowly.
Happy New Year from Hanoi!
It has been a busy, joyful, wonderful, holiday season . . . full of friends, families and pets. We have had such a lovely time at home spending time with the people that we love.
We hope that your holiday season has also been wonderful!!
Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!
Love James and Charlotte
It’s been a beautiful fall so far. I don’t know if fall is normally like this in Korea, but it’s been sunny and warm and altogether pleasant. Nights have been getting a little cooler, but the daytime temperatures were still getting up over 20 degrees. That is until last week… All of a sudden on Monday temperatures dropped precipitously and we had our first frost. On Tuesday morning, luckily before I went out for my run around the lake park, I think it was down to seven below zero! And look at what happened to all the poor sunflowers that were so beautiful last week!
When I arrived home in Canada, after being off the plane for about 5 minutes, I went to my girlfriend’s wedding and was stunned by the beauty of my childhood friend. Deanne was a vision in her white dress, walking down the aisle, looking positively elated. Darryl was also a site of loveliness. Their wedding was beautiful and I couldn’t be happier for both of them. They are absolutely perfect for each other. I felt so happy to see her happy and actually I guess there is nothing that you want more for your friends than for them to be just that – happy – and of course to be with someone who loves her more than the last number . . . .
Congratulations you guys! We love you!!!
I went for lunch on Wednesday with two lovely ladies that I have met here in Hwajeong, – Ashley and Migo.
Ashley gave me these cute little dolls. She bought them in Insa-dong.
They are a Korean couple dressed in their traditional Hanbok outfits for their wedding day.
I think she is trying to tell me something.
Great weekend. Caught up with friends whom we hadn’t seen in far too long on both Friday and Saturday night. We ate, we drank, we talked, we laughed, we applied body paint, we posed for silly photos, we danced, we sweat, we walked on uneven pavement in heels, we came home smelling of smoke, we woke up Sunday feeling exhausted and completely unprepared for the week ahead of us. Great fun . . .
Quite some time ago, when Nate was here actually, we spent some time at the War Memorial Museum in Seoul. The building itself is tremendous and into every corner of this grand place is interesting display after display after display. I couldn’t believe the vastness of the building when we got inside. It is definitely worth the visit, though I believe at least a couple of days to see everything is necessary.
Dear Dad,
Today I am thinking about you. I read this somewhere – “We assume that just because we have always done things a certain way in the past that we will always continue to do it in that way. Surprise yourself today and change!” I know you can.
Love Charlotte
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Saturday, Sep 4
Partly Cloudy
Currently: 27˚ C
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