May 08

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Noksapyeong. The Waffle Factory. Taco Chilli Chilli. The heater and the humidifier.The house on top of the hill.
Fox (Phox) Life. Story On. Soju. Gojujang. T-money card. Free coffee and peppermint with your bill
Gangnam. Fish pedicures. Cold days. Short skirts. Colder days. Shorter skirts. Boots. High heels.
Itaewon. Foreigners. English teachers. Cass, Hite, Max, OB. Kimchi with all meals.
Cherry blossoms. Beautiful palaces. Beautiful temples that look like beautiful palaces. Gyeongju.
Tombs. Buddha. Snack on boiled silkworm larvae. Waterfalls and lava tubes in Jeju.
White day. Lovers. In matching clothes. Subways-people watching mini-TVs and playing games on the cell phone.
Hikers. In matching gear. Fake eyelashes. Nail bars. Mascara. Subways-girls putting their make-up on.
Ajjumas and ajashes. Noaraebang. Makgeoli. In big pots and little cups. Insadong.
Naked women. Breasts. Legs. Sauna. Hot room. Cold room. Jacuzzi. Jimjilbang.
Lotus lantern festival. Stalls. Foreigners. Experience culture. Song. Dance. Illuminating.
Deli manjoo. Fish waffle. Subway station shops. A maze that’s Co-Ex. Frustrating.
The old and the young. The sky scraper and temple roof captured in one frame.
Souvenirs. Swings and ropes. Namsan park. Tapgol Park. Ajashes playing games.
Slippers outside room. Use both hands to serve. Drink but look away.
Metal chopsticks. Dak galbi. Dokbokki. Woodstock. Club night. Hongdae.
One of the few options for vegetarians-Bibimbap.
Nobody,nobody but you. Korean pop.
Couchsurfers. Friends from all over. Makes one not want to go.
Kamsahamnida Korea. Annyonghi Khaseyo!

2 Responses to “Kamsa hamnida Korea!”

  1. Joe Pinto Says:

    My dear Devang,

    Thanks for the images.

    What is it about all that you see, which would intrigue the Indian viewer?
    What is it about South Korea, which you see with the eyes of a foreigner, that reminds you of the universality of man and woman, under the differences on the surface.

    Your blog may introduce us to South Korea, or Seoul, through your eyes.

    And yes. Please in as few words as possible, Devang.
    Or else you lose the punch.

    Warm regards,
    - Joe.

  2. Devang Says:

    Hi Joe,

    Thanks for your comments – much appreciated

    This “column” (writer’s blog) is written by a friend of mine… who will respond to your comments

    Cheers,
    Devang