Monks in Training?

I'm not sure if these little rascals are "Monks in Training" but they sure were cute...and very fast walkers...it was tough getting a photo. This is another picture from the "Buddha's Birthday" in May 08. These little guys sat in the front row during the various ceremonial activities. There was a wonderful orchestra primarily consisting of traditional Korean instruments...it was beautiful.

We had a very rainy Saturday but still managed to go to a local artist fair near one of the Universities....always interesting items and various types of live music. This weekend there were two flute players playing everything from Beatles hits to Beauty and the Beast...all with a Korean twist! :-) We found a Mexican place that many of the people from the UK enjoy....while waiting for your food they bring you a magazine to read...in English! I caught up on the latest Vogue and Chris read a GQ....we felt very hip....:-)

Sunday it was sunny and steamy. We went back to Insadong and met his Mexican buddy "Rogelio".....for lunch at "Mad for Garlic"....wow...and they were serious about the garlic...very tasty pastas and pizza. He told us some great stories from Mexico and how he does Skype with his parents ....and how they love it. He said his Dad raised a little shot of Tequila today while they were chatting....I told him I really wished I had studied my Spanish during my Georgetown days. He said not to worry...it would ALL come back to me and he would be happy to start speaking to me in Spanish....(I am laughing while thinking of his kind offer...) He is going to prepare a traditional Mexican breakfast for us next week.....we can't wait!!! I told Chris he was the tallest Mexican I had ever seen....well over 6 feet tall and quite handsome! I'll let you know how the breakfast goes!

I did meet a Michigander from Berkley today while at the local bakery (Paris Croissant)...she noticed my "Trader Joe's" bag ....I'm trying to get in the habit of carrying a bag with me...extra charge for bags over here....plus it's SO stylish! (Thanks to Mary Alice for the bag!) :-)

Well, just completed my Korean lesson for the evening. I have a new teacher...Kim, Hyeon Jeong...she was so nice and helpful. If she is unsure of the word in English...she draws a picture or acts it out...it's actually a bit like charades...and fun! She really boosted my confidence tonight....and loved it when I gave her a few pieces of Red Ginseng candy at the end of the lesson! Unfortunately, Chris is still at work tonight and wasn't able to attend the lesson...maybe there is a chance I can catch up with him.....he is doing very well with his grasp of the language. I did sign my name in Korean tonight...so that was a big step for me...:-) I really wanted to learn this because when we attend galleries they like for you to sign their book....they usually have a traditional ink type drawing instrument...more appropriate for Korean lettering versus English...I'd better write it on a card and put it in my purse before I forget....:-)