Life at 37°35′N, 127°0′E

It's good to be in Korea. I learn more of the Korean culture every time I come to visit. Here are few pictures of the first couple of days.

First, let me introduce you to the newest member of my family: my 2nd cousin, Min-Kyung. She took a while to warm up to the new face, but it didn't take too long before she begged to play catch with me, walked around the town holding my hand, and gave me kisses on my cheek.

Lettuce wrap is one of the special traditional Korean food. My mom and I met up with a friend to check out this new lettuce wrap place. All kinds of different green leaves are used along with very healthy looking lettuce to add texture and aroma. Traditionally spicy meat gets wrapped inside, so my options were limited, but Oh well.


Decor of the wall of this restaurant.


How about some archery practice?



This is where you practice holding the bow and arrow before you get the real thing. Do I look like I might hit something?


And acupucture! I was on pins and needles while I watched my mom get an acupuncture treatment. This is the beginning of her treatment process which comprised of poking 20 needles on her hand and foot pressure points. Ouyee....


One my favorite korean food -- "duck-bok-ee" (spicy rice cake)


And not so favorite, but "must take" per mom -- traditional herbal medicine to "keep me healthy." It is the world's worst tasting herbal drinks ever and I have to take it three times a day for 15 days. Help!