Independence Hall Trip (16. October '11)

On October 16, 2011; 5 of my students, A fellow teacher, and I went to the Independence Hall of Korea, just outside of Cheonan.

Of course, I've been here before, but I still haven't seen all of it. Besides, as this is my last term, I want to spend as much time with my students as possible. I was excited to have a few students say they would join me. They could practice their English with Fabrice and I, and they could translate and explain everything in the exhibit halls for us--a win-win situation!

This was a wonderful day. A big "Thank you" to all of my students who came and made this day wonderful!

From the parking lot, we're approaching the entrance.

Some of my students, ready for a good day.

Warm-ups? Will we run?

Meeting and getting to know each other.

Group picture! All 7 of us.

If you can see, the day looked rainy.

I love this monument. It's so photogenic, although I didn't do a really good job.

Golden trees remind us that it's autumn.

Now, only in black and white (the previous was also animated).

The main hall.

My animated group.

Coy fish.

HUGE Coy fish.

I'm sure they were almost as long as my arm.

So guys, which one or ones are we having for lunch?

Autumn, bridge, and monument . . . I couldn't resist.

They want food . . . I want them to be my food . . .

It started to rain, so 2 guys and I ran to the main hall--just in time too. I started to rain hard.

As we waited for the rest, I sat by a column and faced where I had come from. This is what I saw.

Now, let's try a self-shot . . . oh, do we have enough time?

Some of the others coming in with their made-up "umbrellas".

We have arrived . . .

. . . now what do we do?

Zayden for President!

ugh . . . I wouldn't vote for me!

Coming up to a model of Admiral Yi Sun Shin's turtle ship. It's built to about 1/16th of the original size.

Riding to the past on one of Korea's first trains.

Ooooo, technology!

Lunch!

Bibimbap (rice mixed with vegtables) was the order of the day.

She was well prepared. She brought dessert (a HUGE Korean pear).

Fabrice receiving lessons on how to use chopsticks.

Next, a 4-D movie! Let's go watch "Korea Rally Racing"!

"I'm telling you, I make this look good!"

I'm sorry, I didn't know the flash was too bright.

This is one of the most important pieces/sculptures in the entire vicinity.

Stunning.

Hmm, it's time to go; but we'll take the scenic route out.

Staring off to the sunset.

1 looks here, the other looks away.

"I want to be here too!"

What a wonderful day, guys. Thank you all so much. It wouldn't have been this great without you.