Pohang

Finally got to the beach this weekend to visit my friend Priscilla who's teaching over there. We've been trying to get together for months now but always had conflicting schedules. I'm glad I got to go in the springtime though, it's beautiful right now with all the cherry blossoms just starting to come out. Spring is finally here!!!!
I didn't have too much time to visit since the bus ride takes about 3 1/2 hours from my little town, but had a wonderful time there even if it was short. We were able to get lunch when I first got there- rice and oyster soup that was delicious! Then went for fresh made gelato at a little local shop, then took a walk along the beach with one of her Korean co-teachers and hiked up through their little hiking trails. I saw the very sad caged animals that the city has there in lieu of a zoo, the free art museum (the POMA) that was small but nice- good to see some Korean artists and their perspectives... even if it means a whole wall of paintings of kimchi :) - and the park area with a dirt basketball court and all the workout machines that they have here in parks and along hiking trails. It's great that they have such a wonderful emphasis on health here- I'll miss all the hiking paths when I leave. Then we went back to Priscilla's apartment and snacked on wine and bread and fruit and chocolate all night while we talked and I even got to meet her neighbors there. A fun, relaxing day at the beach. This morning we walked back along the beach and had stuffed pretzels for breakfast, then headed down to the big outdoor market and saw all the fish and veggies and everything before I had to catch a bus back home. Such a nice weekend. It reminded me a little of our trips to Fort Bragg (except a MUCH bigger city!) Great weekend, but I'm wishing I could still be at the beach :) Good thing I love my town too!