When asked about my experiences in Korea, I’ve discovered that words escape me. In the grand scheme of things, Alex and I have become so accustomed to the society and culture of Gwangju that we have a hard time remembering the specifics of our lives before coming here. Korea is a country of nuances, which is why I find it so difficult to explain. I simply do, and of that I am the most proud. Living here has been challenging and far from easy, as you’ve no doubt read on this blog. At no other time in my life can I remember being so calm yet so awkward, or so self-conscious yet confident. The cultural differences, even those that irk us, are just a normal part of everyday life, as is Kimchi. No longer does anyone warn us about spicy food or linger over us to make sure we know how to cook our Sam Gyup Sal. Most people, with the exception of children, barely seem to notice us as we wander our neighborhood. We are familiar and comfortable faces to shopkeepers and restaurant owner...
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Do you have a place to swim?
Oh yes, you have the bathroom shower. Karen across the street ran in to the same bathroom situation in Europe.
The food sound interesting. The steak not too bad except you need to make sure everyone eats garlic. That soup picture for Alex's birthday looked different to me.....?
Think about you often and the notebook I put together for Grandma is being passed around to all her friends.
Love you a bunch - keep safe
Aunt Jan
As for the rain the following formula would apply:
Rain + Hot Days = Hot Humid Days
(know what that's like in the summer here - can't imagine what it's like there.
The steak looks great but I've always found that if I eat garlic everyone should eat garlic.
Been keeping up the notebook for Grandma Rose and she is showing everyone. I've even copied some of the pictures off (great shots).
We think of you often..
Love you and keep safe,
Aunt Jan
I think it's a combination of feelings, home sickness being one. Not sure what the other is. I don't know if I could eat the beer snack food.
Not that I want you to be jealous, but we have had beautiful weather. Rain mostly at night, 60-70 during the day, 40-50 at night.
Haven't done much cooking lately, but I'll keep the recipes in mind.
Pat says hello and sends his best.
Love, Mom M.