Thursday, June 14, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Welcome, Spring!
The long-awaited warm weather is finally beginning to arrive. I am hoping that it stays for good.
The weekend before last was a big event here in Jindo. There is a natural sea-parting phenomenon that happens every year. We did not attend because it was still a bit chilly, but the photos of our fellow expats are fantastic.
We did decide to go to the concert that was put on, which happened on Monday evening. There was traditional music and then they had several K-Pop acts. We did not get to stay long, though. It was very loud and I think the singing scared Gianni. If you have never heard traditional Korean music, you should look some up. I would compare it to a banshee. I totally understand why Gianni had a screaming meltdown and then was an angel as soon as we left.
She did enjoy the first song, even though it was just as loud. It was a boy band dancing to a Lady Gaga song. Hmmm.
They also had a couple of amusement rides. I don't know if you can see it in the photo, but there are NO seat belts! what?! Those kids were holding hands so that they wouldn't pop out and every once is a while, a kid would topple onto the floor and the other kids would help pull him back into a seat. Madness!
Yesterday, we were able to get out to a local park, which Gianni loved. She played with a little Korean girl and they were talking to each other, even though I doubt the girl understood Gianni's gibberish and as far as I know, Gianni can't speak Korean. I could be mistaken.
The weekend before last was a big event here in Jindo. There is a natural sea-parting phenomenon that happens every year. We did not attend because it was still a bit chilly, but the photos of our fellow expats are fantastic.
We did decide to go to the concert that was put on, which happened on Monday evening. There was traditional music and then they had several K-Pop acts. We did not get to stay long, though. It was very loud and I think the singing scared Gianni. If you have never heard traditional Korean music, you should look some up. I would compare it to a banshee. I totally understand why Gianni had a screaming meltdown and then was an angel as soon as we left.
She did enjoy the first song, even though it was just as loud. It was a boy band dancing to a Lady Gaga song. Hmmm.
They also had a couple of amusement rides. I don't know if you can see it in the photo, but there are NO seat belts! what?! Those kids were holding hands so that they wouldn't pop out and every once is a while, a kid would topple onto the floor and the other kids would help pull him back into a seat. Madness!
Yesterday, we were able to get out to a local park, which Gianni loved. She played with a little Korean girl and they were talking to each other, even though I doubt the girl understood Gianni's gibberish and as far as I know, Gianni can't speak Korean. I could be mistaken.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Jindo, South Korea
In August, we moved to an island in South Korea. While this may sound glamourous and leisurely, it is challenging.
It is a rural community surrounded by mountains, with small businesses and shops everywhere, along with farms and small refineries.
Jindo is famous for the breed of dog that is native to the island, also called Jindo. There is a history of the breed which the Koreans are apparently proud of, and they do not like to export them.
Unfortunately, they aren't as kind as we would expect to these animals. There are a lot of strays and I have seen dogs locked inside dog houses with no food, water or means to relieve themselves for days at a time.
A few views of the town:
It is a rural community surrounded by mountains, with small businesses and shops everywhere, along with farms and small refineries.
Jindo is famous for the breed of dog that is native to the island, also called Jindo. There is a history of the breed which the Koreans are apparently proud of, and they do not like to export them.
Unfortunately, they aren't as kind as we would expect to these animals. There are a lot of strays and I have seen dogs locked inside dog houses with no food, water or means to relieve themselves for days at a time.
A few views of the town:
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