by vfitzjarrald | Jul 16, 2014 | Korea, Travel
We’re back in the USA! We have a lot to catch up on. It’s been super busy traveling and seeing friends and family. So I’ll go back to (almost) where we left off and try to catch you all up. Keep checking this site for more soon! When school ended, we...
by bbeckel | May 27, 2014 | Jeju, Korea, Travel
It’s springtime and moving quickly into summer here. The humidity has skyrocketed, and we’ve had many days of rain greening everything up. Saturday, May 24 was spring arts day at KIS. Parents are invited to watch the middle school play, middle and high...
by bbeckel | May 25, 2014 | Jeju, Korea, Travel
Today is our one day off after two 6-day weeks in a row. We’re tired and about ready for the end of the school year (June 13). We wanted to get outside, but it’s been POURING and windy all day, so instead, you get a blog post! Spring means reviving outdoor...
by bbeckel | May 15, 2014 | Jeju, Korea, Travel
Way back in early March, we had an amazing experience that I never posted on the blog, so here’s a trip down memory lane, to when we helped light a mountain on fire. On purpose. People fly into Jeju from the mainland and all over to attend. Hotels are booked....
by bbeckel | May 12, 2014 | Jeju, Korea, Travel
Tuesday, May 6, was Buddha’s birthday! Did you miss it? It’s not too late to send a card… For us, Buddha’s birthday meant a 5-day weekend. Woot! We celebrated by going Korean-style camping with some of our school staff friends. The tent (below)...
by bbeckel | Apr 9, 2014 | Jeju, Korea, Travel
A friend from home asked me the other day if we celebrate Valentine’s day and St. Patrick’s Day in Korea, so I thought it should be time for a holiday edition! St. Paddy’s day passed with no notice. We were away on our Service Learning trips, and I...
