Sunday, May 29, 2011

Away for the Weekend

Teaching English grammar and vocabulary to unruly children can be testing at times. So some co-workers and I took a ride to the east for a weekend getaway. To the east of the province is a rural county called Gapyeong. It's quiet, the scenery is lovely and there's great food. We rode up to a small cabin for the night.



The cabin we stayed in had a nice and comfortable feel. The outside was strung with lights and decorations, while the inside was bright colors and pictures



We went in two groups, and our group didn't arrive until late, so we spent the evening making dinner. The guys had some trouble with the barbecue pit because it was so old and a bit rusted. At one point, the aluminum foil on top was almost completely engulfed in flames. You should've seen Andy trying to stomp it out. But we made it work.



Of course we had to have a good amount of rice and kimchi. No Korean diet is complete without those two things. But we also had a lot of pork, beef and even threw some shrimp on the bar-b



The next day was gorgeous. It was the kind of day that you had to spend outdoors. Luckily, Gapyeong has the perfect place for you to enjoy a sunny day outside.



We took the ferry over to Nami Island. There were some people who took a zipline over, but opted for a more conventional route. The views were really fresh and natural. There were different structures made of clay, straw, even one made of old magazines. I saw a guy try and push it over. He did not succeed.



My favorite part was listening to this band from Ecuador. The music was amazing, and the outfits were pristine. They had a wide array of instrumentation and even brought up a little kid to play on the drums. And shockingly, the lead singer spoke perfect Korean. He would talk to the crowd and make jokes in between songs. Of course I couldn't understand a word he was saying, but it was still cool.



Afterward, we had dinner and made the ride home. But it was a fun getaway and a sunny Sunday trek. Oh, and if you're into anime at all or have ever watched Samurai Champloo, you'll enjoy this car decal of Mugen.

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