Turkey Day

Although we weren't able to celebrate Thanksgiving until Saturday, we had a very nice meal. About 20 or so Americans gathered at a friend's house and did a pot-luck style dinner. We brought apple pie (store bought) and broccoli salad (home-made). It was a wonderful meal and we were also able to meet some new people.

the night b4 there was a big EPIK meeting to discuss our winter English Camp schedule. After the meeting we were treated to a nice dinner.

Saturday we had class in Seoul and then of course made it back in time for the dinner.

Yesterday (the 2nd) H's school had a basketball game in a different city so some of the teachers went to cheer on the players. Their athletic system is much different than back home as there's usually only one school per city that has a particular sport. So, my school has a b-ball team, another school has a soccer team, and B's school has a judo team. For the most part, the athletes don't attend regular classes but instead practice 24/7. For example, i've only seen the b-ball players in my class once in a whole semester. Our team won last night so the teachers, players, and parents all had a nice meal of barbequed duck. It was a fun evening.

In 6 days we'll start our second class in Seoul....our schedules will be very busy running there so often. Luckily, however, we've decided to go to Malaysia for our winter break for sure. Since the won is very weak now, we considered staying in Korea all winter. 

Most of the EPIK teachers in our city enjoying a nice meal.

The Thanksgiving spread.

About half of the group chatting b4 dinner.

Chomps in his fave napping spot.