the go to...

seokcho seems to be a go to place for mr. murphy and myself. this'll be our third time going, and nothing was lost on this trip. the weather was fantastic enough for some beach sleeping, sunburning and pizza consuming.

it's quite hilarious to see the differences in which fireworks are treated here in this country as compared to home. quite literally there's no regulation and nearly everything is legally found off the street during celebratory holidays, haha.

there was a small family on the beach near us in the sand lighting off fireworks, and the parent's oblivion as to where their child was seemed so reckless. he was just wandering about.. the mother throwing her jacket, purse scarf quite near to where things were exploding... taking pictures instead of paying attention to where the fireworks are shooting (ie straight up and nearly lighting blankets on fire). allowing your 6 year old child to light them! aye yi yi! needless to say as distressing as it was, it did provide ample entertainment, as did the group of young drunk fathers and uncles who came to our other side doing something very similar, yet maintaining some level of composer telling them women to take the children away while they behaved like children themselves.

as always and forever shall be.. it was good to get away from seoul. I can't say how much I enjoy getting out of the city. as nice as it is to be in it. the extra effort it takes to go away means a lot more as the day goes out.

late arrival due to lazyness

hahaha... bad joke

watching irresponsible parenting, but good fireworks

dawn breaks... 

beach sleeping

afternoon sun

no mountains this time, just beach... japan in the far distant horizon. you can see it can't you?

so maybe after this rainy season/summer fit thing whatever korea is going through is over a new go to will be established. this one might have run its course... not sure yet. it was lovely as ever