Michael ended up taking us to two different temples. The first one had a giant statue of Buddha and different temples spread out around it.
There were colorful lanterns all over, I loved the themThe second place he told us would be about a 30 minute hike, but we'd have to hurry before it was dark. He pointed up to the top of the mountain and said "We climb that," as he walked ahead of us. It was seriously straight up. The only thing that kept me going was all the little, old, Korean grandmothers I saw on their way down.
Once we got to the top it was incredible! You could sense how sacred the area was.
When we got to the bottom Michael offered to take us out for Ox blood soup... fortunately, the plan changed and we had some other soup with strange seafood instead. After dinner we thought we were heading home, but instead Michael wanted to show us his office. We think he's a Korean IRS worker. We sat at his desk and had tea... a little awkward but still great. We were the only people in the whole building just drinking tea at 9pm on Saturday night. At one point Ryan asked, to break the silence, "So is this where you type?" ...great question Ryan. "Yes, I type right here. This is my desk."
We got back in the car and thought for sure we were headed home, but then Michael asked if we might be able to meet his wife and son first so that his son could practice speaking in English. As much as we wanted to take a hot shower and go to sleep, we couldn't say no. This day was too good. We sat on the floor of Michael's bedroom eating Korean rice cookies and talking with his son Justin. It was so cute, and a little awkard since Michael and his wife were sittlng there watching us ask questions to his son, who we had just met.
...definitely one of our favorite Korean days so far.
6 comments:
I love that you had that day, it sounds sureal but really fun! Those Grandma's were so cute I can't believe they climbed that high! XOXO
It was so great to see your faces on Skype! But I will say it really made me miss you a lot! Love the pictures and the stories. You were right...that hike looked pretty straight up. Fight through the cold feet Janny...I am really looking forward to getting a lesson on how to fight Korean style with a sword. You will definitly get a job/into school back here with that on your resume!
Love you guys!!
Julie
Yea! A real Korean experience! These are the memories you will treasure. Do you think my knees will take a trek like that? Maybe I should bring my walking poles. I want to go there, too!
Happy Valentines Day, you two!
Love,
Mom
What a great memory! Miss you tons! Keagan keeps asking us how many days until you come home. Kinkade said yesterday I didn't think they were going to be gone this long. We all miss you! Ryan it kills me you are not going to meet Lucia as a baby being a "baby man" you would just love her personality. love you!
Darcy
P.S. You both look toooooooooo skinny. . . go to pizza hut. . no more skinny lattes. . .breve from this point on!
I'm just jealous:)
You should have gone to the snack bar and got some FOOD. So Micheal sounds cool. Random but cool. Kate says hey and you both should eat.
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