Make the Music stop!!!!

Above are some photos from outside our apt from the day before the election. I couldn't resist the opportunity to have my photo taken with the enthusiastic supporters of candidate number "2." His music blaring as usual, and speeches abounding, we couldn't miss the opportunity to get involved.

While photographing the festivities (at 8am mind you), one of the other candidates himself posed for a picture with us! The first picture at the top is him, and as you can see that he is a bit worn out from weeks of rallies. But that is why these guys get the line of ladies (e.g. see the line of ladies in green) to help out daily by shouting random Korean phrases at you as you walk by (presumably in support of their candidate).

Well, after all this excitement we are glad that the music stopped and we can rest knowing that we have no idea who these people where or the outcome of the race.

Disclaimer: The views and options of the candidates pictured in this blog in no indicate support by the owners of this blog. Pictures taken with the candidates and their supporters are merely for the cultural record of those involved.

The Main Palace

Here are some pictures of our visit to Gyeongbok Palace.

This is the main palace in South Korea. The Chosun Dynasty got it's start in this location, which is the ancient glory days for the peninsula. A number of the buildings where rebuilt after a few Japanese evasions.

The grounds are simply beautiful and the structures are rather nice. Unfortunately, Danielle and I are ignorant of most of the history and significance to this place, so we certainly need to go back as we learn more about Korean culture and history we will need to go back.

But in the meantime, we are dumb Americans....

Some Church Folk

We have been blessed to find a small gathering of believers here in our area (Guro District). Coming here to Seoul I knew that there would be many churches. And there are churches...everywhere. I simply assumed there would be such a focus on English speaking that there would also be many services offered in English. And there are....just not so much in Guro.

Through a Korean co-worker we found one of the only English services in our area (we still haven't heard of any other English service). Well, it is about a 30-40 min walk from our home and has only a handful of people. But that is the way we like it; our church back home has a similar vibe.

The group has a few Koreans who are really interesting in growing in the understanding of Scripture. Which is nice and opens up some great conversations and fellowship.

All I can say is that God really provides for his people.