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2 1/2 weeks - One European Location - What would you do?
We've got 2 1/2 weeks in August between when our S. Korean visa ends and when we can enter the UK without messing up visas. We've got a flight from our Korean employer to anywhere as long as it costs less than flying back to DC ( Read more... ) -
New Podcast
I just uploaded the first episode of the Nomad Tea podcast. It's now available at www.nomadtea.com In this episode, Le Voyager and the start of my tea journey. Enjoy! -
Enchantment and Loss
Enchanted and magical are the two words that come to mind when I think of Marysville, Australia. These are not words I use lightly. Although I’ve traveled extensively, I can only think of one other place that is worthy of those two words. Places that are majestic, stunningly beautiful, or breathtaking are common by comparison ( Read more... ) -
Coming to a yarn store/tea shop/ airport near you....
Looks like we'll be coming home for a 3 week visit to N. America. May 15 - Atlanta. May 16-23 Venice/Tampa Florida. May 23-30th Freeport, Bahamas for Dad's wedding. May 30th-June 6th Harrisburg/DC ( Read more... ) -
Covet
I want a Flip Mino. We bought a nice DSLR last August, but it's too big to simply pop in my bag/pocket for on the go stuff. So, I've been wanting to get a tiny point n shoot to fill that role. Now I'm thinking.. hmm.. why not go video? We also wanted a video camera. This might fill those roles nicely. The price is nice, $180... Plus, the ( Read more... ) -
Look what's happening near me...
I wonder if we can manage to get tickets to this: http://sports.ticketlink.co.kr/reserve/bridge/skating_isu.jsp The rink is only about 30min away from us. Goyang is the city between us and Seoul. Of course, I totally haven't been following figure ( Read more... ) -
I am such a dweeb!
I am a total convert to wearing hand-knit sock. I'm always cold in the winter, and only wool socks work to keep me warm. I also despise socks with elastic, which means I knit all my winter socks ( Read more... ) -
Taiwan Pics
Here's a link to the first couple sets of Taiwan pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22290245@N02/
Enjoy! -
Typhoon-a-rific Taipei Taiwan
We made it safely to Taipei, despite the impending typhoon. So, we're in the middle of a typhoon that has wind speeds right on the line between tropical storm and category 1 hurricane. Fun!! But, we're pretty safe and aren't worried. The eye is due to pass over the very northern tip of Taiwan tomorrow afternoon. We might have sun by Tuesday. ( Read more... ) -
Camera Love
Can I just gush about how much I love my new camera? It's so much easier to take good photos with a good camera. I love the candid shots I've been able to get of our students. Each week we have a photo slide show at our closing ceremonies. I volunteered to take pictures for it this week ( Read more... )