at the joseon dynasty
a view at a rest stop on the way to pyongtek.
one of the first korean meals i made at home : ) (we didn't have many dishes yet) note: our table is made of plastic drawers.
one typical market stand outside. it was freezing cold outside. peter took this picture and the lady wasn't too thrilled...can you tell?
right by seomun market (right outside our house). there are tons of stands just like these lined along the streets. sometimes vendors will place all of their produce in nice, shapely towers to proudly display their produce in the back of their pick-up truck. all of this fresh produce makes for some whimsical sights. it always makes me smile when i see a truck drive by with a load of fresh strawberries or clementines. i feel like i'm in a dr. seuss book.
a bakery/cracker stand just a few minutes from our apartment. the owner is a really jovial young fellow who lets you sample any cracker/cookie you'd like...much to the appreciation of little ones.
fishies
brother and sister (maybe arguing about who would eat the bundeghee first?)
on the love rooftop (next to the locks)
sarasora&peterkin: it was fun seeing the pictures of you eating bun-de-gee, but it's hard to tell if those are flattened caramelized cockroaches or dried dates on a stick. We'll have to have a translation a s a p
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful country you're showing us, I'm glad you have the time to look around a little. Can't wait to join yer.
Dash
ha ha. bundeghee is definitely NOT dried dates on a stick, but doesn't sound much better than caramelized cockroaches (how grotesquely gourmet sounding!)
ReplyDeletethey are chrysalises that are slowcooked and have a have a very identifiable odor. this was our chance to be like andrew zimmern. it sounded too gross and strange to pass up.
and don't let peter's happy expression confuse you. that picture was taken before he chewed and swallowed this creepy treat.
ReplyDeletedon't worry...we won't force you to eat such things if you come visit :) although i am sure they are gluten free.