Ruthie and Charlie's Visit: Part 2

Day 2: After some sleep we wanted to show R&C around our little neck of the woods. We took a stroll so they could see where I get the bus, my favorite bakery, and Cookie's route. Chris had to go back to the office (on a Sunday, ugh...the Army doesn't take a day off!) so I took R&C for their first Korean meal. We had BBQ pork! mmm.... I took them to the same place where I had my first Korean restaurant experience. They were pros! Oh, except when one of the waitresses laughed at Ruthie for using one of her chop sticks as a knife to spread the chili paste on her leave. They seemed to like it, so I was glad. If you don't like the food in Korea, it will be a rough visit.

Day 3: Skype date with the Fowlers back in CA. Then we went and explored down town Pyeongtaek. I took R&C to a Korean market. There are tons of outdoor markets that happen around the area. They sell fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, and much more (ruff, ruff). I had to let them see and experience for themselves. Then we went up to the observation deck of AK Plaza to look down on the city. I hadn't been up there so it was new for me too!

When Chris got home from work we took the car down to Asan. I had heard there was a tomb for Admiral Yi, a famous Korean war hero, down there and it was a short drive. We also saw signs for a "seawall" and thought that would be a cool sight. The memorial tomb had closed by the time we got there (darn gov't workers and their 9-5 hours) so we drove on to find the seawall. We drove a few more miles and then stopped seeing signs for the wall. Chris pulled over into a park area. When we got out, we all looked out at the river and there it was: We had driven OVER the sea wall! There wasn't much to see, so we decided to play in the park for a bit.

From Adventures in Korea

Day 4: We woke up and it was pouring. We decided to head over to Songtan. Ruthie had heard about "Dr. Fish" and there was a place there that we decided to explore. We walked around trying to find it because the only directions I could find were "somewhere down a street on the right passed the Gargoyle bar place." <-- Obviously, we had little to go on. But, we walked around in a few circles, until Ruthie pointed to a sign that read "Dr. Fish"!

The place was a nail salon, so everyone there was getting manicures and pedicures. In the back there was a small pool with fish. You had to first wash your feet with soap and water. Then, slowly lower your feet into the pool. The fish swarmed!! You can watch a video of Ruthie getting in the water here. It was sooo weird. I finally dipped my feet in and I found it hard not to giggle. My feet felt softer afterwards, but I'm not sure if it was the fish, or soaking my feet in warm water for 15 minutes. :)

Then we had a cup of coffee and waited for Chris to get off of work. Ruthie bought a fantastic gold "Coach" bag. Then we went to Chris' favorite restaurant, White House, for Bulgogi. Ruthie and Charlie got to try Soju, which is kinda like Sake, but tastes better.