http://benjaminteacher.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/summer-vacation/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:09:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://benjaminteacher.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/summer-vacation/#comment-48 benjaminteacher Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:42:26 +0000 http://benjaminteacher.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-48 Hey Patty, it's great to hear from you! I've been following Lucas' flying exploits of late, creepy-older-cousin-ly enough, through his facebook status; it sounds like he's doing really well. Perhaps if I can get the timing right enough, I could skype you all sometime; you are, I think, 16 hours behind me, which makes it a bit complicated, but I'll see what I can do as I'd love to say hi to Luke and Amanda. My vacation isn't quite done; I'm still in Gyeongju, probably heading back to Seoul tomorrow late afternoon, but it's been fantastic so far. I've seen a metric crapton of temples, and eaten endless kimchi varieties, and it's generally been really good to get away from everything for a couple of days. I'll get an update on the "Hawaii of Korea" theory tomorrow as well, and let you know; where I am, the vegetation is gorgeous but the wildlife leaves a great deal to be desired. Pretty much all I've seen is bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. Some of them attractive and interesting, don't get me wrong, but bugs nonetheless. Ah well. Hey Patty, it’s great to hear from you! I’ve been following Lucas’ flying exploits of late, creepy-older-cousin-ly enough, through his facebook status; it sounds like he’s doing really well. Perhaps if I can get the timing right enough, I could skype you all sometime; you are, I think, 16 hours behind me, which makes it a bit complicated, but I’ll see what I can do as I’d love to say hi to Luke and Amanda. My vacation isn’t quite done; I’m still in Gyeongju, probably heading back to Seoul tomorrow late afternoon, but it’s been fantastic so far. I’ve seen a metric crapton of temples, and eaten endless kimchi varieties, and it’s generally been really good to get away from everything for a couple of days. I’ll get an update on the “Hawaii of Korea” theory tomorrow as well, and let you know; where I am, the vegetation is gorgeous but the wildlife leaves a great deal to be desired. Pretty much all I’ve seen is bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. Some of them attractive and interesting, don’t get me wrong, but bugs nonetheless. Ah well.

]]> http://benjaminteacher.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/summer-vacation/#comment-40 auntpatti Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:54:28 +0000 http://benjaminteacher.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-40 Isa tonight and read back through about 15posts. Being terribly distracted by the goings on with th younger and older generations in my world I kind of forgot about your pages. Having a lovely catch-up-on all conversation with your mom to celebrate Z's 21st, she reminded me of your journeling for our entertainment, education, and enlightenment...so tonight, with Lucas busy at Comic-con (eat your heart out), Amanda setting up her new nano, and Unclemikey somewhere prowling about, I thought I would ignore the dishes and the fact that I should be makng dinner and get caught up. I am particularly fond of the mud festival pictures...it brings back memories of hours at the beach spent buried in the cool goo, happy childrens' faces (including yours- sorry even as a man you are still a nephew and therefor remain a childish category), and your positive dental adventure. At this point you may be on your solo quest, and I look forward to the pictures of temples, parks, and other scenes. Your embracing everything around you is wonderful and I sense the people you have met, taught, and otherwise shared this experience will be better for your part in their experience. Please save the name and address of the dentist, I am due for x-rays myself and since it has been a while since I have needed any extensive work done and since I dropped the second insurance policy (I figured out that the premium over 5 years cost about twice the benefit) I may need his services...with frequent flyer miles - it may save me a bundle. If you get this before you go, I would love to see some photos of the wildlife...describing a part of korea as the hawaii of mde me think of the hours we spend there lookin at birds, lizards, varments, and fish. cheers and happy trails! Isa tonight and read back through about 15posts. Being terribly distracted by the goings on with th younger and older generations in my world I kind of forgot about your pages. Having a lovely catch-up-on all conversation with your mom to celebrate Z’s 21st, she reminded me of your journeling for our entertainment, education, and enlightenment…so tonight, with Lucas busy at Comic-con (eat your heart out), Amanda setting up her new nano, and Unclemikey somewhere prowling about, I thought I would ignore the dishes and the fact that I should be makng dinner and get caught up. I am particularly fond of the mud festival pictures…it brings back memories of hours at the beach spent buried in the cool goo, happy childrens’ faces (including yours- sorry even as a man you are still a nephew and therefor remain a childish category), and your positive dental adventure. At this point you may be on your solo quest, and I look forward to the pictures of temples, parks, and other scenes. Your embracing everything around you is wonderful and I sense the people you have met, taught, and otherwise shared this experience will be better for your part in their experience. Please save the name and address of the dentist, I am due for x-rays myself and since it has been a while since I have needed any extensive work done and since I dropped the second insurance policy (I figured out that the premium over 5 years cost about twice the benefit) I may need his services…with frequent flyer miles – it may save me a bundle. If you get this before you go, I would love to see some photos of the wildlife…describing a part of korea as the hawaii of mde me think of the hours we spend there lookin at birds, lizards, varments, and fish. cheers and happy trails!

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