Korean food is, well, different. I can’t say I’m a fan, but I didn’t go hungry either. Andrew was familiar with many of the dishes and was anxious to try them. So, I did too. This one, called patbingsu (pot-bing-sue) really excited him. Click any image for a larger view It’s shaved ice with milk […]
Andrew is crazy about bulgogi, a traditional Korean dish. It’s usually made with strips of beef, with broth and noodles added. This version came in a very hot and very large pot. The clear noodles are called glass noodles. Click any image to enlarge Although Andrew loves bulgogi, my husband and I found it […]
Gyungbokgoong Palace was the primary palace of the Joseon Dynasty, (1300-1900.) More than an official residence, it also housed many servants and court officials, as well as the goods and tools needed to meet the needs of such a large group. Our first glimpse was through the massive front gates. Here’s a closer view. I intentionally showed […]
What’s brightly colored, traditionally attired, and moves with precision? The Gyungbokgoong Palace “guards” during their changing ceremony. Click any image for a larger view The commander inspected each guard. And then they posed for pictures. (Of course.) Pretty cool. Ellen Lindner
Gwang-jang Market was different from anything we’d ever experienced. It’s huge, with a wide variety of tiny shops, food stalls, and lots of people. (No Westerners, though.) Click any image for a larger view We arrived around 6 PM, so the only vendors still open were the food stalls. There were tons of them, each offering a […]
Our hotel is near the area of Insadong. This is a bustling area with narrow streets, lots of pedestrians, and oodles of shops and vendors vying for your money. Yet, it’s far from “touristy” in the American way. Instead, it’s rather charming, with tree-lined streets, unique vendors, tiny shops, and “Mom and Pop” businesses. This shot […]
Can you belive I STILL have more quilt photos to show you, from Houston? Well, I do! There were several striking exhibits that did not allow photography. That included two exhibits put on by SAQA: “Text Messages”and “People and Portraits.” The latter included a touch book. It’s a book with pages from each of the artists […]
Here are some more of the quilts that caught my eye in Houston. You’ll definitely want to click on each image for a larger view! This is “You Are What You Eat,” by Kathy York. Her deer is filled entirely with flowers, since that’s what it’s been eating! This charming quilt won an Honorable Mention in […]
I wrote this post about a year ago, but for some reason I never posted it! So, here you go. I’m just back from a fantastic teaching trip to Colorado. This time my husband tagged along and we had an additional two days to explore. Click on any image for a larger view I HAD to […]
Wow! I’m just back from a trip to Houston, TX, where I attended the International Quilt Festival. It was AMAZING! Extraordinary quilts, old friends, vendors with tons of appealing wares, new friends, and fun experiences. (And fatigue, before I learned to pace myself.) But, I know what you want to see first: the quilts, right? Here are […]
