Aunt Sharon says good bye...

I really have to thank both Kelly and Ian for their generous hospitality; they have been amazing hosts. I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity to see so much of the country they have made their home for the past year. We have been going non-stop! On my first weekend in S. Korea the three of us travelled 3.5 hours by bus to Gyeongju where we walked among the Spirits at Bulguka Temple then hiked down from Seokguram Grotto and visited ancient burial grounds in Tumuli Park-. We felt speechless as we stood in front of Cheomseongdae, the Far East's oldest astrological observatory (constructed in the 600's). The time flew by as we rode the superb subway rails to points of interest throughout Seoul. We visited palaces, temples, shopping districts, and Seodaemun Prison. We dined in authentic South Korean restaurants and along with a great collection of budding artists, we sang in a Noraebang- (keraoke room) 'til the wee hours of the morning, we saw an amazing dance production- "B-Boyz & Ballerina". I flew down to Jeju-do for two nights and was thrilled to see several areas and structures that are now protected by UNESCO and World Heritage.
Kelly and Ian have been surviving my visit on very little sleep- their priority has been entertaining "Aunt Sharon". I have felt comfortable, welcomed and totally pampered! Thanks to you both- you are two very special people. Gamsa hamdida buteo Aunt Sharon! Keep smiling as your adventures continue...