My Exploring Buddy

This post is dedicated to my miniature adventure buddy who goes everywhere with me! What would I do without him?? It's bittersweet for me to watch my baby grow up, but SO fun to watch his little personality come out.

The next few pictures are from Yongsan Family Park & Botanical Gardens, which are located right next to the National Museum of Korea (Ichon Station). It was very hot & humid, but the gardens were gorgeous.

Dragon Falls

The last Wednesday of every month here is "Culture Day" and various sites have free admission- it's awesome. So the last Wednesday in June Parker & I went to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. The man working at the visitor's center described it as "a nice king buried with his wife..their son, another nice king is also buried there." Sounds good to me! 

It's pretty cool because it's right in the middle of the city, but it's been preserved so nicely. It's almost this small mountain, with wooded trails to explore.

so many royal tombs so little time

Chillin out maxin out relaxin all cool

Parker was getting loved on by lots of elderly folk this day. A kind woman held and entertained him for quite some time while I ate my sack lunch- the best! It's amazing how you can connect with people even when you don't speak the same language. I've so enjoyed getting to know the people here.

I don't have great pictures from this day, but we stopped by Seorae Village, or Seoul's "Little France," where 40% of the French Expats live. You better believe I bought a baguette...it was AMAZING! 

One of the perks I didn't think about living overseas was having international chains from other countries available. (such as France- ooh la la) You can find a Paris Baguette or Paris Croissant store around every corner and it's going to be the death of me! 

And last but not least, here is my baby joining me at breakfast. Paul's work covers breakfast for one person per day here at our extended stay hotel...he is a gentleman and lets me have it most days (breakfast is provided for him at work too). The waiter lets Parker join too and we sit and enjoy our mornings together. 

I am so grateful for the chance to discover this beautiful city each day, and it's all the more fun with this sweet, energetic boy.