Monthly Archives: February 2009

Done at Last!

My new website is finally up!! It took a while, but all the pain and suffering was worth it in the end (I think).  I say that while delirious from sleep deprivation at 4:53 am… Please take a look and let me know what you think: http://www.vlauphoto.com or just click the photo below:

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Cabin Fever

Fresh air… sun… sand… mountains… I think I’m getting cabin fever.  It’s been too cold and gloomy for too long here in Korea.  Staring at this photo doesn’t make it any easier. Taken at Point Reyes on a backpacking trip a couple of years ago.  Ah, the good ol days…

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National Museum of Korea – Part 2

Continued from a previous post… more from the National Museum of Korea.  Man, I might have to find a job shooting for the Smithsonian. A beautiful wood carving with Chinese characters: The following items were from a special Southeast Asia exhibit, absolutely beautiful:

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More Korean Snacks

In my Seoul Tower Death Hike post, I mentioned that cold beer was waiting for me at the top.  I forgot to mention these other goodies too… Who knew cotton candy was so popular in Korea?  There was a line of 50+ year old guys queued up for that stuff.  Weird… Check out the old...

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The… Best… Tea… Ever

Janna and I discovered this little gem.  Iseul Cha (aka Snow Dew Tea) grown only in the mountains of Korea.  A very light and fragrant tea, it surprises you how sweet it is.  Tastes like it’s packed with natural Nutrasweet (oxymoron, I know).

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