Konnichiwa

Aloha Hawaii, Konnichiaw Japan!

My last morning at home started like the always do...

My favorite greek yogurt (Fage), fresh strawberries, chia seeds and my new favorite granola(Michele's Granola)

And of course, my one cup of coffee! 

After enjoying my last morning in Hawaii, I headed to the airport. Flying stand by always makes me a little nervous, but everything has been going well so far! I'm currently at Narita and hoping to get to Seoul later tonight. I was lucky enough to sit in International Business Class and was completely spoiled. It was by far the best flying experience I've ever had! With seats that fully recline, plenty of drinks and all the movies I could watch I think I'm hooked :)I wonder what Rush will say about that...

Lunch Menu

How do I work all these switches?

The Appetizers

I have a few more hours here and then I'm off. I can't wait to see Rush!

My Second Home

The last few weeks I have been back in Hawaii. The weather has been really nice and the sun has been shining! I consider this my second home now, just because Korea is more like the real thing because I'm with Rush. It was really fun to come back to visit friends and get to stay in our new home. Hopefully next time, Rush will get to come back too!

Everything in the yard is in bloom! The avocado trees are just starting to produce, but I won't be here to enjoy them :( Maybe on my next trip back...

Lilikoi

Our first lime!

I have no idea what this is!

Cilantro

Pictures from Around the World

The last few weeks have been very busy! I feel like I've been traveling around the world so instead of a big post with words, I'm posting pictures. Some are from new places,  some old places and some places I can't wait to go back and visit!

Gyongbukgong Palace

Baking Goodies

Street Vendors

Surf Polo in the Bay

If you look close, you will see our Avocado tree is finally starting to produce!!

I'm ready for another trip back here...

A rainbow covering our house before our going away party

Our Chalk Board writings

Gyongbukgong Palace

A View from the Roof and A Day in Osan

This city never ceases to amaze me! Whether you want to shop for shoes, antiques, blankets, fabric, purses or anything else you can imagine, it can be found in Seoul. The first few pictures are from the 30th floor of a friends apartment looking into Namedaemun and Myeongdong. The Namdaemun Market was one of the first places we checked out. I originally thought it was huge and couldn't imagine anything bigger, but Seoul did not disappoint because I have found bigger places...stay tuned for updated pics!

On Saturday morning we left for Osan Air Force Base. Rush had a meeting there and luckily it's only an hour bus ride. There is a bus system for all the bases in South Korea so it's easy to get from one place to the next. Outside the main gate at Osan is a block full of stores. We walked around for a few hours to check out the scenery. 

While we were there, I really wanted to try Dr. Fish. I had seen/read about this before so I was excited to try it. You get 10-15 mins to let the fish eat and then your feet come out nice and smooth! It was definitely a really weird sensation, but it gets a little better after a couple mins. It doesn't hurt, but just really tickles! And yes, I made Rush try it too :)

Following a fun filled day that included purse shopping and getting a 

custom fitted new jacket (yippee!!!), we headed out for dinner and drinks.  Apparently, we were drinking something called a kettle. All I know is that I didn't question it because I didn't want to know the answer.  Any drink that turns neon green can't be normal, right?

Seoul Folk Flea Market

Any spare moment we get, I try to find something new for us to do! I think I'm starting to wear Rush out, but he's being a good sport about everything. Our latest trip took us to the Seoul Folk Flea Market. Just like everything we have seen so far, it was huge. We tried to zigzag our way through the entire place but I think we probably missed a lot. This place has everything from clothes, farm equipment, food, and too many antiques. Everywhere you looked was filled with something. At least we have another place to cross off our to do list!

Seoul Apartment

We are all moved into our new home! Right now it feels pretty empty, but we are making it home. I'm sure after a few more purchases at Namdaemun Market it will be better (Hopefully Rush isn't reading this!!!)

Our bedroom with balcony

Hallway (looking from bedroom)

Music/Sewing Room

Living room

Dining room

Kitchen

Living room balcony

Welcome to Seoul

Our Hoopty...Koreans specifically call old cars hoopties. It's really funny to hear them talk about them!

Namdaemun Market. What is funny sightseeing?

Rush trying to show everyone how cold it is!

Finally found the bunny :) Evan is going to be excited!!!!

Walking in one of the market shops...stuff everywhere. Every inch of this city is being used for something!

Time to warm up

At least she can keep her hands warm while walking

Shinsagae...This place is incredible! At least 14 stories of shopping. It is the Neiman Marcus of the U.S. The food area was so pretty. We tried the Mochi and Cupcakes (see below!!!)

Myeongdong Market

For those of you that don't know, we have moved to Seoul! It's just temporary, but so far it is amazing! Here are a few pictures of what we have been up to the last few days. I'll make sure to put more up tomorrow and fill you in on what we have been doing!