So my adventure in Korea is coming to an end. My last weekend here I went to Muuido island again with all the teachers from work. We had about 12 people and it was so much fun. I was worried earlier in the week because it said rain all weekend but we had 90 degrees and sunny the whole time. It was amazing. Last time I went to Muuido in July it was a cloudy and foggy weekend and you couldn't see anything in the distance. This time was way different and you could see every everything.
Waiting for the ferry to go to Muuido. The ferry ride is about 5 min. Last time in Muuido you couldn't see the other side.
We had 2 cars this time and here is Rachel's just waiting to get on the ferry.
Finally on the ferry and watching all the seagulls. Very popular to feed them and I have done it a few times. But the birds are very good and don't bite you.
Our other car; Swany's. After a few mix ups with directions we both finally made it to the right place.
We wanted to stay the night so we rented a pension and it was a 2 room place Korean style meaning no furniture except for two low tables to eat. We brought so much food too. I have to say all the Korean teachers were so efficient and got everything unpacked right away and then Tracy and Rachel said we should leave and have fun while the make lunch!
The 2 rooms and the table folded up.
Nice place.
Of course we had to go clamming and I got one this time but we only had about 30 min. to do it because the tide came in so very fast.
Our first clams and so excited. Here is Rae!
Kelley
Loving it!!
Almost all teachers are out and looking.
Yury looks so cute here.
Swany loving it
Swany and Kelley still having a good time and staying pretty clean!
My awesome group from school! From the left is Kelly, Ruth, Swany, Rae, Jenny, Yury and me! I love everyone at work and we always have so much fun together!
Ruth wanted a picture with me right as Julian was calling to see where we were so the photo was taken anyways!!
Awesome lunch made by Rachel and Tracy.
And dinner was a BBQ outside and delicious as always!! Rae and I.
Rachel had a small fire mishap but the food was still okay!
All the Koreans cooking for us!!
And time to eat!
Time for some games after dinner and man did we play some games. They taught me this slapping game and I was pretty bad and my hands were so red and a bit swollen by the end. Jenny is a fierce player. here we are playing a stick game where you don't want the monkeys to fall. The winner gets to slap the losers on their wrists. Slightly violent games here, but still fun.
Our audience.
Can't go to Muuido and not have fireworks. Kelley and I bought some and did a show for everyone. I love this picture of me watching the fireworks!
And the always awesome sparkler pictures!! We got sparklers for everyone.
Setting up for bed and it was quiet a set up with blankets and people everywhere. Yes we slept on the floor with a blanket as our pad, and it was no pad at all. Not such a good sleep but still great weekend.
Melissa ready!
Since the sleeping was so bad an horribly uncomfertable I woke up really early with most everyone else and went for a walk on the other island there. You can only get to the island during low tide because at high tide the pathway is gone. Turns out a movie was filmed here because a long time ago assassins were trained here. Beautiful island and great day again!
I met up with Kelley and we walked pretty far but at one point some old ladies started yelling at us and we have no idea why but we headed home!
Ferry home. We weren't ready for the weekend to be over yet so we made one more stop before going home. We had some shrimp chips left over so went up to feed the seagulls. I was very successful and less scared each time.
First time I have seen more boys bathrooms than girls!!
So we went to this Lake park in Ilsan and it is this beautiful park and a pretty good sized lake to walk around. Man was it hot today though. It was about 93 degrees. If you walk around the whole lake I heard it can take an hour.
The artificial waterfall at one end.
The group!!
Another jump picture and I am getting better. Now to get my hand not in front of my face!
Trying to find shade because it was so very hot!
They had this massive swing they called a "Folk Swing" and it was a lot harder to do than it looks. I did it for little mostly for a photo op!
Trying to cool off and rest a little.
Beautiful place
I love lotus flowers!!
Cool display. I have no idea what it was for though! Looked cool.
Great last weekend and the weather was perfect which made it all the better. I have had the best year and it is in large part because I worked with the best people and am so happy I got to spend my last weekend with them all. I head home in 6 days now and it still hasn't really hit me but small things are happening that are making it real!
