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Still in Calgary... The wanderlust is unbearable. We are still hoping to win the lottery so we can go travel the world asap and have our destination wedding in Japan. We can't wait to get married!
My fiance Rob and I are back in Calgary, Canada after about 2 years in Korea in a suburb of Seoul called Bundang. I'd compare it to Asia Town in Calgary on speed. Neon signs and mile high concrete buildings in a haze of smog. It was an amazing experience.
The stories we have to tell no one at home would believe.
While in Asia we visited Japan and the Philippines. Both are fabulous places to see. Japan is highly stimulating and always interesting. The Philippines was very relaxing and so beautiful.
We made it down to southern South Korea just before we left. We went through Gyeongju, Daegu, and Busan. Visited several temples, shrines, and historic sights: Anapji, Tumuli, Bulguksa, Seokguram, Gulgulsa, Girimsa, Heinsa, Haeundae and many places in between. Checked out the cities. Rode the KTX, by the way if you haven't travelled by bullet train you really need to. To anyone in Korea, if you haven't been to some of these great places go check them out.
Most recently we visited Cuba in September 2007 to celebrate both of our August birthdays. It was amazing! We stayed at a hotel on Varadero beach. The ocean was like a warm bath. The sand like powdered sugar. The air was hot and humid. The lobster was delicious, do try it if you go. The rum was strong and so inexpensive, all locally produced. The cigars were plentiful, inexpensive, and deep. Buy lots of rum and cigars to take home! The crafts we found at the various markets are so creative and beautiful. We packed a bag full of just wood crafts. The people are so friendly and fun. Havana is so beautiful! The architecture is stunning and the history is incredible. When you cross Cuba's tallest bridge from Matanzas to Havana provence take a break at the rest stop and have the world's best pina colada. Cuba is a must re-visit!
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My Blog

So Sorry Namdaemun...

I have just found out this morning that Namdaemun in Seoul has been destroyed. To my shock Namdaemun, or the Great South Gate, went up in flames Sunday night. The wooden upper levels were ravaged by f...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:02:00 GMT

I miss Hodduk

I do miss Hodduk. And Jajjong Myon. And Muno. And Cass. And Ugomigo, Blue Pub, Dosolmauel, Choi Bongju Sushi, Family Mart, E-Mart, Le Saint Ex, Naos Nova, Sunae, Samsung Plaza, Pizza Net, Ho Lee Chow,...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Can’t Even Order Pizza

So I have decided after careful consideration to NEVER engage in ordering anything again.Sounds odd I suppose with no background on the situation...Let me delve into things with you. I will preface wi...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:27:00 GMT

Cuba

In September we had an amazing trip to Cuba to celebrate our birthdays. We spent two wonderful weeks in Varadero and visited Havana. Cuba is a fantastic place. We want to see a lot of places and wante...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:26:00 GMT

Natalie's Ode to Christmas

Natalie's Ode to Christmas The season is here but you wouldn't know Though it has been cold there is no snow Traffic is crazy, the big mall parking lots are wild Oh crap, g...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:56:00 GMT

Going Home

We have our plane tickets booked. Arrival time scheduled. The apartment is almost all packed. The nerves are kicking in. How are we going to deal with being the majority again? And how are w...
Posted by on Fri, 19 May 2006 03:14:00 GMT

Trip Down South

From May 1st to 4th we went down to the southern end of Korea. We visited Geyeongju, Daegu, and Busan. Went to an endless number of Buddhist temples, historical sights, and shrines. Drove through...
Posted by on Fri, 19 May 2006 03:36:00 GMT

Vacay

We just got back from the Philippines. It was amazing. So many things to write about. Getting a blog together, check back for it.
Posted by on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 04:12:00 GMT

Philippines

March 23rd we leave for our tropical vacation! Back soon. Put up photos once we shake the sand from the camera.
Posted by on Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:30:00 GMT

Alcoholoscope

ARIESDrinking styleImpulsive Aries people like to party and sometimes don't know when to call it a night. Their competitive streak makes them prone to closing-time shot contests. They're sloppy, fun d...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:40:00 GMT