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Vancouver Revisited: Highs & Lows

Posted on30. May, 2010 by Johnathan.

I recently got an email with some neat pics from Vancouver and wanted to share them. Also included are additional pics of key points about the trip and a bonus pic taken in Busan after going to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor (horse incident). See if you can find:

kinetic lights
Robson Square ice rink
the Winter Olympic [...]

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Sports for Teacher’s Day

Posted on23. May, 2010 by Johnathan.

Teachers are still thought of as important in Korea, and are afforded their own day off complemented with a celebratory sports afternoon. This year had fewer events to reflect South Korea’s mourning of recently murdered soldiers. But the show went on and featured tug of war battles between classes for more than just bragging [...]

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Parents Day (or Nurimaru Part II)

Posted on22. May, 2010 by Johnathan.

North America celebrates Mother’s & Father’s day separately, but in Korea they parsimoniously merge them into one ultimate, mega-amazing Parent’s Day. This was set a couple of weeks ago and we enjoyed a nice lunch near a temple called Yong-gun Sa, followed by a digestive walk around Nurimaru–a 10 minute drive apart. I failed to [...]

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Take me out to the ball game

Posted on08. May, 2010 by Johnathan.

Went to the baseball game today and watched Busan’s team, the Lotte Giants, pull an upset over the Dusan Bears. Lotte is the worst team in the league, but they were able to pull off 13 straight runs after giving up the first 4 in the opening inning. Baseball has a special culture in Busan, [...]

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Afternoon around Nurimaru

Posted on02. May, 2010 by Johnathan.

Back in 2005, Busan was the proud host of the APEC Conference and furnished a local island to receive its international guests. Today, the venue is reserved for display, but visitors are welcome to walk around the island and enjoy the view. It leads into the largest beach in Korea (Haeundae), making for a picturesque [...]

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Trip to Kamloops

Posted on18. Apr, 2010 by Johnathan.

Aside from acclimating myself with some acute pain, Kamloops was a success. Seeing Katherine again was pretty special and I finally got to meet my nephew, Connor. Many like it when kids are “that age,” the one where they motor around looking cute and speak with their eyes rather than their mouths, and I agree [...]

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Sun Peaks

Posted on16. Apr, 2010 by Johnathan.

While I wasn’t able to enjoy the runs, Sun Peaks was a fun time. Rick kept me company while Ton made use of my gear (happy it got used!). Rich gave Agent L and her friend Angozi some lessons, so everyone’s enjoyment was accounted for. The bonus picture at the end is courtesy of Rick [...]

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