Monday May 4, 2009Temple of DharmaHaeinsa Gaya MountainSunny and Glorious I woke up at 5am so that I could pack, check out and make it to my 7am train to Daegu. I wanted to be at the train station early as I was not sure if there were any signs in English. My fears wereContinue reading “Temple of Dharma – Haeinsa”
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Gyeongju – The Museum without Walls
Sunday May 3, 2009Gyeongju, KoreaAnother Glorious Sunny DayHotel: Hilton Gyeongju I woke up early as I had a long day ahead of me because I was exploring Gyeongju. Gyeongju holds more tombs, temples, rock carvings, ruins, and gardens that any other place in South Korea. Why? It was the capital of the Shilla dynasty, oneContinue reading “Gyeongju – The Museum without Walls”
Having an Indiana Jones Moment in Korea and Going Solo
Saturday May 2, 2009Samcheok Area, KoreaCloudy with rain in late afternoon evening Day 3 Eunice and I both woke up around 7am after a deep and very satisfying sleep. It was so quiet where we were that the only sound was the clock ticking. We woke up to sunshine but knew the weather will turnContinue reading “Having an Indiana Jones Moment in Korea and Going Solo”
Samcheok – Where Only Adventurous Foreigners Go
Warning: The following entry is rated "R"Saturday May 1, 2009Around SamcheokSunny and Mild temperatures Day 2 Eunice and I got up around 7am after a good night's sleep to get ready for our trip to Samcheok. Travelling with us are Eunice's BFF's daughter and her boyfriend (J and Neo). Neo, her boyfriend, offered to beContinue reading “Samcheok – Where Only Adventurous Foreigners Go”
Off to Korea for Golden Week!
April 30, 2009Seoul, KoreaSunny with Azaleas in Full Bloom Day One After a tough work related week in the US and finding myself just too tired and discouraged to get work done in Japan, I was very ready for my Golden Week vacation in Korea. My BFF Eunice has been constantly asking me to visitContinue reading “Off to Korea for Golden Week!”
My Final Sakura Season In Japan
End of March-Early April 2009Tokyo, JapanCherry Blossom Season My assignment is up the end of the year so this is my final cherry blossom season in Japan. And it was a Magnificent One! Experts said it was supposed to be an early cherry blossom season but a cold spell delayed the estimated "full bloom" weekContinue reading “My Final Sakura Season In Japan”
Mousse au Cassis
Friday April 11, 2009ABC CookingTokyo, JapanWarm and Beautiful Spring Day Its a bit strange being in Japan in one of the holiest weeks for many. Its actually business as usual in Japan and I would have forgotten about Passover and Easter had it not been for my ex-pat friends. So what did I do duringContinue reading “Mousse au Cassis”
My First Hanami Party of 2009 – Froze My Butt Off!
Saturday March 29, 2009Koganai ParkCloudy w/partial Sun and Cold! So much for the cherry blossom experts! They said we will have an early cherry blossom season and in Tokyo the blossoms will be in full bloom this weekend. Well they were wrong! We had a cold spell, so some of the cherry blossoms decided toContinue reading “My First Hanami Party of 2009 – Froze My Butt Off!”
Chiffon Cake that Tastes Better than it Looks
Sunday March 22, 2009ABC CookingTokyo, JapanRain and Wind Because Friday was a holiday, my usual cake class was canceled so I enrolled in Sunday's class. I learned how to make a perfect chiffon cake. Well, it would have been perfect, if we did not use the paper mold to bake the cake in and usedContinue reading “Chiffon Cake that Tastes Better than it Looks”
Welcoming Spring in Tokyo with Magnolias and Sushi
Friday, Saturday March 21-21, 2009Tokyo, JapanRainy, Windy on FridayGlorious on Saturday Magnolias Spring has arrived in Tokyo!! Why? Because the magnolias are in full bloom! Plum blossoms signal that spring is on its way and Magnolia blossoms mean spring has arrived. Cherry blossoms follow Magnolias and although Japan is known for the cherry blossoms, JapaneseContinue reading “Welcoming Spring in Tokyo with Magnolias and Sushi”