Long June Weekend (3-6. June)

Hi all. Sorry for the weeks of silence. A lot has happened, but let me tell you about a long weekend we just had. Monday, June 6, was Memorial Day in Korea and we all had a day off from work. Let me show you some of the moments I recorded from this weekend.

Friday: 3. June

I visited the Arario Gallery.

This is an art gallery that has different exhibits every month or so. One of my students happens to work here, so I went to see her. She showed me around and we enjoyed each other's company. I wasn't sure if it was ok to take pictures or not, so I kept it to a minimum.

This is called "Chromatophobia" (fear of money)

Those are actual coins nailed on to the beam.

Here, you can contribute to the art piece.

My student and Chromatophobia.

Me checking out the coins up close.

Mostly Korean coins, but there were American, British, Canadian, Thai, etc.

The artist is Indian, but he apparently doesn't think much of Indian culture.

There were a lot more interesting pieces, but I was too enthrawled in them, I forgot to take pictures.

A fountain beside the Arario Gallery.

Next stop: the new H&M store.

Wow! They have european sizes!

This was a dress I tried on.

Didn't buy it.

Maybe I will.

Haven't decided yet.

Saturday: 4. June

I travelled up to Seoul to spend the rest of the weekend with Jennifer and Michelle.

Most of the day was spent in travelling.

Caffe Bene!

This was a delicious lemon/lime mojito (non-alcoholic) drink.

L to R: Michelle, Jennifer, and Jin Song.

2 really cool Korean guys we met (they're friends of Michelle). They're really great guys. The taller one knows Spanish!

Sunday: 5. June

Another relaxing day of meeting and hanging out with other people.

Jin Song at Jennifer's apartment. Apparently, he was bored.

We met up with 2 other people at Seoul Grand Park. I was going to understand why it was called "Grand" park.

We took the chairlift to go in the park.

An amusement park called, "Seoul Land".

How original.

Tracy and I on the chairlift.

I thoroughly enjoyed this.

Yeah, some of the chairlifts didn't have people, but carriages.

Another way in/out of the park.

Getting closer.

The Rose Garden and Seoul Land in the background.

Wow, roses . . .

The entrance to the Rose Garden.

Now, for a few of the roses:

Ok, not a rose, but still gorgeous.

Tropical floral arrangement.

Contemplative Michelle

Daydreaming Joann

A stage where a concert and dance show was held.

The 2 singers. They sang really well.

Afterwards, for the dance show, they had several types of international dances.

I've seen better.

Going back to the entrance/exit, but walking back.

These are all the good pictures from my weekend. We did do stuff and hung out on Monday, but I didn't use my camera at all--it was in a locker in a subway station. I forgot to take it out with me. Oh well. I can tell you in person what happened.

Hope you're doing well and have a good one!