Drifting thru Korea

Non Speaking Terms

~Mers — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:02 +0000

Couple at Biwon Garden. They were looking very distant from one another.

Sleeping in the Park

~Mers — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:04 +0000

A (presumably) homeless man sleeps in the park in front of Jongmyo.

Young Ajashi

~Mers — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:00:42 +0000

Taken at the Biwon Garden. This young boy was standing tall in his pajamas and Crocs.

Summer Goal: 팥빙수

~Mers — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:00:46 +0000

Photo by David Y Park

I’ve tried 팥빙수 (Pot-bing-soo) a few times and I didn’t like it. This Summer I plan on changing that. If I see 팥빙수 being sold, I’m going to try it. Hopefully, I’ll have my camera with me to document it. Until than, enjoy the 팥빙수 song.

White Ramie Suit

~Mers — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:00:31 +0000

Ramie is a light breathable Summer material. This man was working it in a white suit.

Chasing the Foggers

~Mers — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:58 +0000

These children are chasing the mosquito foggers on their bikes. If I saw these trucks coming my way, I’d run the other way. I dont want to breath that DEET cloud or whatever gas it may be.

Death Cloud for Mosquitoes

~Mers — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:42 +0000

Yesterday, I came out of the shower and heard a loud *whirring* noise. It sounded like a bad motorcycle. When I looked out the window, I saw the mosquito foggers. It’s a large tank that someone has attached to their flatbed. They drive through the neighborhoods fogging. I’m positive it’s not healthy to breathe in, so I closed all the windows. Although, …

Another Day at Jongmyo

~Mers — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:00:02 +0000

A couple rests on the benches at Jongmyo Park and temple.

Jongmyo Main Hall (right side)

~Mers — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:49 +0000

Jongmyo, royal ancestral shrine: Summer 2009. Jongmyo is the royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon dynasty (1392 – 1919) where the spirit tablets of its kings and queens are enshrined and memorial rites are observed in respect of time-old confucian tradition.

Jongmyo Main Square

~Mers — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:00:43 +0000