New Friends and old....

Its been a tad since I have let you in on the latest happenings in SK.
So, here goes.

I have recently joined the 24 hour Haeundae hot spring and gym complex.
Although it is a little more expensive than facilities one would find in Canada, it is certainly worth the $1oo monthly membership fee.
I have been attending for the last few weeks on a one day on, one day off basis and am feeling more spry, lively and energetic than my usual self.
The gym is state of the art and has ellipticals, bikes and treadmills with High definition TV built right into the machines themselves. Along with range of freeweights and various pulley based weight training apparatae, they pump out Korean dance music to keep the vibe upbeat and energetic.

The spa has numerous natural hot spring tubs with varying temperatures from tepid to scalding. Didn't know Koreans could get so red...wait a minute...yes I did...I've seen plenty of ol fellas fairly imbibed with the local poison of choice...soju..$1 a bottle, sporting a crimson visage.

One would think that being a whitey, I may receive more stares than comfortable, but happily my fellow bathers seem quite content to simply scrub themselves down with the occassional glance below the belt as everyone is of course attending "al fresco". And yes, tis true what they
say ;-)

It is certainly a unique and pleasurable experience, releasing ones inhibitions. In another light, I wonder if such an idea would fly back home or are westerners to proud and prudish.

Okay nuff spa talk...want to wish my old friends Adam and Sharon...more affectionately known collectively as Shadddaammm! a bon voyage as they travel to back to the rock via a quick, luxurious stay in Thailand. You are good people and will miss you. I certainly hope to see you both back in the far east before too long goes by.

And as I bid them adieu, I have managed to meet a really nice girl from said same rock, who also is employed here as an EFL teacher. We have spent some recent, memorable moments together and seem to enjoy each others company. I am truly a lucky guy to meet someone who is game to the task of enduring my off-the-wall theatrics. Cheers to you my dear!

Let me leave you with a couple of videos, one, Shadams farewell shindig and the other a rare treat...homemade fish and chips (with gravy!!) at a new little British spot that recently opened in Busan.

Take care and buh bye!!


Mmmm...Fish and Chips..

Happy times chez Shadam.