Monday, October 14, 2013

Where have I been?

Let me see, it's been about a week since my last....OH, it's been a year.

Since it's been so long since my last post I'll just hit the highlights.  I'm still teaching, and doing some modeling/acting here in Korea.  But enough about that.  The most exciting part of this past year  would have to be the traveling I've been able to do.  My first year in Korea didn't grant me as much free time, so I've really taken advantage of the free time I've had.  I've been lucky enough to visit a few countries in Asia, including Japan, Taiwan (twice), and the Philippines.  To make the trips even more memorable my girlfriend, Seongeun, was able to come along.  It's always nice to travel with someone (and not just because you did most of the planning Seongeun).  Each trip was uniquely different, so I'll give them each their own post.

Up first is Japan, and specifically Tokyo.  We visited a few sites, notably Shibuya, which is Tokyo's equivalent to Times Square.  We also got out of the city to a town called Kawagoe, it's a town significant because it was not damaged during war times.  The style of the building are very old, which made me feel like I was in some old samurai movie.  Once we got back into Tokyo, we went to a small island named Odaiba.  It has many shopping centers, spas, even a Statue of Liberty replica.

Seongeun in the heart of Shibuya.  

At the old bell tower in Kawagoe.
Odaiba Island.  We saw the Statue of Liberty replica.
The rainbow bridge and Tokyo Tower in the background made it a very nice view at night.
Ended our trip relaxing at a spa on Odaiba Island.