By Land Or By Sea

Life, as it is for most breathing, heart-beating adults, has been action packed,  jammed full of  responsibilities, parental duties, and the occasional recreational diversion. Or in others words- 

 Life has been crazy! 

So much to share with you, but so little time to make it happen.   

Today's blog is a collection of pictures spanning several weeks, as well as thousands of miles. From the shores of Taiwan to the modern city of Seoul,  South Korea. 

First, by sea........

So, I really do live on an island! This is a beach close to Taichung. Once upon a time, it was a swimming beach. It was closed after several accidents were caused by the strong undertow. 

PFO (Pre-Field Orientation) buddies- Jennifer, myself, and Grace. Jennifer and her husband, Scott, teach at the Morrison campus in Taipei. Long time friend Grace teaches in Taichung and is Jacob's Chinese teacher. Jennifer and Scott came to Taichung to visit. One of our stops was at the fish market- definite proof that Taiwan is an island!

Our meal at the market- abundant with seafood!

And afterwards, a little shopping....

Squid and octopus!

Sea Cucumber

Assorted dried fish.

And now by land.....

 

Last weekend, I had the privilege to travel to South Korea to attend a literacy conference. What an amazing time of learning. Most of our time was spent attending the conference, but the evenings were free for a little exploration. One night, we found ourselves at a traditional Korean barbecue. Seated on the floor at a  low table, you chose from an assortment of meat (beef and pork) that you wished to grill. And... its all you can eat.

Now, if you know me, you know meat isn't one of favorite things to eat.... 

After going to the buffet to select the meat, you would grill it right at the table. Along with sauces, pastes, and other spicy condiments  (kimchee), the cooked meat was wrapped in lettuce leaves. I liked the sauce and it adequately covered the taste of the beef.

Neither Katie or I eat  meat on a regular basis, but we we survived our meat-eating binge!

The following evening, while exploring a trendy shopping area, we came across this interesting street offering.If you think that's a potato, you are right. Cut a little thicker than an American potato chip, it was quite delicious and satisfying.

This blog has been about food.

 Unfortunately, it is making me hungry........