Muido Island...Chuseok Holiday

Last week we had a five day weekend and it was nice to take a break from everything and just relax. We would have loved to take a cool trip to China or Japan or Thailand, but due to the fact that we have not gotten payed yet, we decided to try to go somewhere inexpensive and easy in Korea. We searched through the tourist books that we have and decided to go to a small island off the west coast called Muido Island. So we headed out on Sunday afternoon and attempted to find a way to Muido Island. We managed alright, thanks to another English speaking couple that we met on the bus out to the ferry. Before we knew it, we were sitting in an 8x8 hut on the beach. The weather could have definitely been better(it was raining), but it was really peaceful to walk out during low tide in the rain. We explored the beach a little on Sunday and walked way out into the water, because the tide was so low. It was a good 800 meter walk to get to the tide! After it started to get dark, we walked up the beach to a little restaurant that served fresh clams, oysters, and snails. We sat under an umbrella in the rain with a small charcoal grill in the middle of our table. We didn't really know what to order, so we just got an order of assorted shellfish. Immediately, the waitress walked twenty feet away, grabbed a net full of assorted clams, and brought them live back to our table. We figured out very quickly that we were the intended cooks so we just started placing the clams on the grill. The best part is that the clams fly open when they are ready to eat, sort of like a built in timer...lol. After dinner we grabbed a few beers, played some cards and went to sleep. We had a great time, but my favorite part of the trip occurred later. I was having some trouble sleeping and instead of tossing and turning, I threw on my headphones and headed out to the beach. I sat outside for about an hour listening to "The O.C. Mix" on my mp3 player and watching the tide role in. It was the most peaceful experience I have had in a long time. I love having the time to sit, reflect and enjoy God's creation...I don't even have the words to describe it. The next day we walked a little more and then headed home to relax for the rest of the holiday.

I have been sick this weekend so I have just been watching movies mostly. I played with the worship band this morning, but I didn't sing because I sound like Darth Vader. I am starting to get really settled here and comfortable with the schedule and I am getting even more excited about the winter because that means i can go skiing! I hope everyone is enjoying the States and football...which I miss dearly :( Oh well, football will be there when i get back! Well, it is time for me to go lay down in bed ad try to shake off this sickness before the week gets under way,
until next time,

Dittoe