Grapes, Election, and Dong Myeon-sa

Stephen thinks this picture is very hilarious. The grapes in Korea are different than in America; they are sweeter and juicier, and have 2-3 seeds in each grape, depending on its size. Adrienne thinks this picture is ridiculous.

With our boss, the day after the election. He was very confused about the purpose of this picture, and even more so that we wanted him to be in it.

One of the rooms at Dong Myeon-sa, a temple near our home. ("Sa" means temple.) In Korea, temples have rows of paper lotus lanterns hanging from the ceiling, which you can see on the left side of this picture.

Kimchi fermantation vessels. Since ancient times in Korea, these huge ceramic pots have been used for making kimchi. People often keep these vessels on the patios or balconies of their homes.

Outside of the main temple at Dong Myeon-sa.

Evil spirits underneath the feet of one of the four heavenly kings.

Adrienne posing with one of the four heavenly kings. These kings are always present at the entrance gate to a Korean Buddhist temple. They are also known as guardians of the four directions.

These guys are pretty scary.

Steve made another friend! We call this little guy Shivers because he always looks so cold when we pass by him on our way to the walking path near our apartment.

We came across a ritual while walking one morning. The woman in white silk was throwing rice and other ritual objects into the ocean. Behind her was an arrangement of ceremonial foods, including an entire pig's head.

Throwing rice into the ocean.