Art..

I feel that I am lucky here in Korea because there is plethora of art galleries and exhibitions.
Not only Koreans but famous artists/photographers from around the world.

Here is an artist I found so interesting at the Dague Photo Biennale...

Joon Kim

(Warning his website contains adult content!)

I'm standing next to the piece titled "Fragile-Meissen."

It was so amazing in person, loved it.

I wanted to blog about something positive and lighthearted. Right now the standing conflict with North Korea has a lot of people scared about what the future holds for South Korea. As of now, I am safe and I'm not too worried about what's going. Just know, if I am told it is not safe to be here, I will leave, no questions asked.

Thanks for all the kind thoughts and prayers, everyone. 

Sweet Potato Farm

Today we went on a field trip to Guam Village outside of Daegu near Palgonsan.
The kids got to harvest/dig up some sweet potatoes.

It was a fun and simple day. 

The field 

Wow look at that sweet potato!

Emily digging with her semi-dangerous tool

Andy's loot! 

James was striking a pose.

Joey!

Sunny!

Playing in the dirt. :)

Edwin's potatoes.

Korean style swing.

Jumping off rocks and playing with bugs

Also, Happy Pepero Day! :) 

Leaves are Falling...

When I taught preschool, I always sang a song during the fall about the leaves falling on the ground...

I love fall in Korea it's very beautiful. 

I went to Daegu Arboretum and took in the fall surroundings.

Couldn't have asked for better weather! 

Posing in front of the wall of mums. 

Dinosaur! 

Mums in the shape of the Korean Peninsula

Shelley and Britney playing in the leaves.

This reminds me of home :)

Demilitarized Zone

Also known as the DMZ.

Britney and I went to Seoul for the main purpose of seeing the DMZ.

Here are some photos...I'll add links to read for further information.

This monument is dedicated to United States forces that fought in the Korean War.

Freedom Bridge in Imjingak.

Ribbons of hope and reunification. 

Next stop was the Dora Observatory.

This is a peek at North Korea's propaganda village Kijong-dong.

This is known as the 3rd Tunnel of Aggression.

If you are claustrophobic do not go in the tunnel!

Needless to say, it is an intense experience.

The infamous DMZ sign. 

Dorasan Station

Pyeongyang

The more I learn about Korea's history, it helps me understand what the people of Korea have gone though.

It's truly amazing how much South Korea has grown and changed over the past 60 years.