Riding Shotgun

Koreans do not like to "ride shotgun" in cars.  My co-workers regulary hold the back seat door open for me when ever we are driving on errands.  Yesterday, I drove my realtor and my landlady to sign the lease papers for my apartment.  They both eagerly climbed into the back seat and left the front passenger empty.  That would never happen with my family and in fact I'm calling shotgun now, for when I come to visit over Christmas.

Lantern Festival

These are paper lanterns, larger than life size. We walked along the river, amazed and enthralled.


I'm so sorry that I am not a better photographer. But this is just enough to tease and tempt you into coming and visiting.