Posted in South Korea, miscellaneous, tagged yeouido on April 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Which island? Yeouido! I was one week too late for the annual blossom festival, but luckily there were still some views to be had and the weather was perfect for it.
We stumbled upon a wedding….
….in the grounds of the National Assembly…
Yeouido is a 6 sq km island in the Han River, and the location of [...]
Posted in culture, tagged London on April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t believe this is happening where I used to work! Seems Lewisham’s become all cultural in my absence.
But what a great idea – I’m always a fan of increasing access to art, but this is certainly pushing the boundaries of where art can be experienced. We’re used to seeing sculptures, and even music performances [...]
Posted in South Korea, miscellaneous on April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
….with Google Earth. But look! I have this to show for it:
I work in the Mido Building. I used to live in 2 Danjee, Gaepo-Jugong Apartments.
Now I live in the Daecheong Tower.
Posted in South Korea, miscellaneous, tagged apartment, dogok, gaepo-dong on April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Finally…..I have moved apartments!
So, it’s goodbye to the walk to Dogok subway…
goodbye to the walk to work along the river (very pleasant in autumn, not so pleasant in winter)…
goodbye to Gaepo 2 Danjee…
goodbye to this view from the 3rd floor…
goodbye to the crumbling apartment block 222…
and goodbye to the “my god you live [...]
Posted in South Korea, teaching, tagged esl, writing books on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve just realised I’ve been teaching for 7 months now! And it’s amazing how some of the kids have changed in that time; most of them taller, a few fatter and some (I hope!) better at English. So, I guess it’s about time for a look at my workplace….
This is my desk, with my kimbap [...]
