a little catching up

Thursday June 6th.
Beach day. Today we went to Eurwangni beach by Incheon Airport. On the ride out there... we took a subway to a bus, and the bus was supposed to take us to the beach. Well when we were 10 minutes (walking time) away from the beach, the bus got in an accident. Dont know what happened. It was not a bad accident, just mostly scraped 2 cars fenders. It looks like one was in a left turn lane, the other was in a right turn lane, and the center lane where the bus was, well both of them were in it. a little bit and stopped instead of turning. The driver tried to stop but could not brake in time.... nobody was hurt. So pretty much everyone in the bus got out and walked.
The beach was great. The water still a little chilly, but not bad. We could actually swim in the water, so we did. I could actually walk to water that was over my head, so I enjoyed that. Not much to say about the beach. We grilled on my little grill, drank, swam, played frisbee, played wiffle ball... just a great and relaxing day at the beach.
Though when we were getting ready to leave, we could not find Ama's girlfriend. So he went off looking for her. She left her cell phone and wallet at our little beach area. He is gone and then Bella gets a call on her phone from the police. Turns out she went for a walk and got lost. It was dark outside and we were still on the beach (along with a lot of other people). The beach had no lights and she just couldn't find us. So Bella told the police where we were, and the police drove HyeJin to where we were on the beach. Pretty awesome.
We leave and and come back home. All of us are tired. More exercise then any of us have had in a long time and being out in the sun all day really took it out of us. Great fun though.

Friday June 7th.
Woke up and did laundry! Today was a pretty relaxing day. I just took a train to Gwanghwamun and just walked around for hours. It was hot. There was a stage set up and I listened to music. Just walked around aimlessly looking at buildings and exploring. I really should keep a map or find a way to log where I go. Looking at the map I know I walked in Jongno, Sajik-dong, Seodaemun.
Came back to Bobo just looking to relax. Sarah invites all of us to dinner with her friends. I agree (and end up being the only one of us that went along). We get dinner in Youngdeungpo-dong 3-ga. Which basically is a neighborhood 2 subway stops away from where I live. I wish there was a better way to describe it... but if there is, I do not know. Basically it is in the same district (gu) but different area (dong).
We then went for drinks. I got along with her friends really well, and all of us were out till 5 in the morning. We really didn't even drink that much... We just were talking... they were all catching up, then we talked Korean/North Korean politics, food. The place we went to was called 부비부비 translated to Boobi Boobi. We got a kick out of the name, hence why we went. It was just a lounge type of bar with quiet music. Great place to talk. It was far later than any of us wanted to stay out, but the time really just flew.

Saturday June 8th
Woke up and it was beautiful outside. Ama Sarah and I all went to the GS to get coffee and play a game of settlers.  We ended up playing 2 and just relaxing and talking. I had to go out to Wangsimni to pick up a computer monitor. I figures that instead of paying 150 for a new one, buying one off of craigslist for 60 was good enough for me. It also came with a mouse and a keyboard. Good purchase and it works really good too.
For dinner we got together with Sam and his GF and we went to a Korean BBQ place that the foreign teachers nicknamed Samurai. The nickname comes from a picture of a picture of a guy that looks like a samurai on their sign. The meat they had was delicious. Some of the best meat I have had in Korea. This was marinated perfectly. We were having beef, so each morsel was a succulent little piece of steak.
We then headed to Hongdae to meet up with some of Ama's friends. We went to Thursday Party. I almost did not go since that place just does not do it for me. But I went. It was okay this time, but nowhere near good. We were there for a little while, but nobody was really digging it. So we left. We headed to Joons where he was having a fundraiser to buy his bar an air conditioner.  It needs it. We stayed and played beer pong... but it was pretty hot down there. When we left, Ama and his friends when to GoGo's (a club/bar) and Sarah and I went to Taco Bell and then home. Just did not feel like staying out. I was soaking wet with sweat from being at unairconditioned Joons.

Sunday June 9th.
Woke up. Ama and Sarah wanted to go see our former coworker in a play. Actually, in the Wizard of Oz... And we were going to get lunch first. So, I decided I would go with them for lunch, then come back to Bobo as they went to watch the Wizard of Oz. I met the former Coworker right as she was leaving (I replaced her) so I had only met her like twice. I had planned on coming back and going to church. But being out... man, its tough. The only days I get to enjoy living in Korea are the days I do not have school (not saying I do not enjoy living her every day, I just mean I cannot explore Korea as I am in a classroom). So I decide to stay out and go to the play with them. They thought the play started at 2 but it really started at 4. So we got to explore a really neat part of Seoul. It almost had the feel of SoHo in NYC and Boulder Colorado. Little stores, cafes, trendy places. It is definitely a place I want to go explore again. Myeondong..
The play was great. The actors were great. Fiona was Dorothy and was fantastic. She is from New Zealand but had a great American accent. She also had a fantastic singing voice. the show was nearly 3 hours long.
After the show, we went to the same water park that we went to last week and met up with Sam and Carrie there. It was less crowded, though by the time we got there the sun was setting. I took some pictures and I will post them soon. I would tonight but I need to get to bed soon.
We then went to the same neighborhood I was at on Friday and got 닭갈비 (dak Galbi). A spicy chicken dish. It was delicious but all of were full. We got too much and we got the extra spicy (and we should only have gotten regular). I love spicy food, but when the weather is hot, and the food is cooking right in front of you, and the food is steaming when it is put in front of you... that extra spice just does not help.  I really am not a big fan of hot (temperature) food. It was just the kicker.
Got back to bobo. I had been gone out of the apartment for 11 hours today and it was a fantastic day. Time for a shower and shave and then bed... the school week starts in 9 hours.