The last summer I was home was 2003, I think. Here are a few things that have surprised me or caught my attention.
The wonderfully clear horizons. Recently, I posted a picture of Ulsan Bowi, a cliff face seen from Sokcho. The mountain is clear and details are apparent. During the previous three months, the mountains were visible but obscured by a veil of haze.
Here, there is no haze and distance objects are clear. It's not a big deal, I guess, but the everyday sightlines here are matched only after the occassional overnight rain in Korea.
Bugs are everywhere. mosquitoes cut short a hike I had started this morning. I would have pushed on, but we were worried about our baby son and so turned back. Damselflies are practically coating some walls and exterior surfaces and the water has many insect corpses floating on it.
There's more, but it is a reasonable time to sleep so I will try. This afternooon, I slept for four hours and could have slept longer but for Alex waking me.
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Welcome home, Brian! You've made me jealous; since the birth of my son, I've been wanting to go back quite strongly. Finances and timing won't let it happen this summer, though.
I hope you'll humor us with some photoblogging, if you get the chance!
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