Leigh called me during the night to let me know about the latest skirmish on the western border of North and South Korea. I know they know that God watches closely over their family, and that there is no safer place to be than in His will.
I went back to the James Island County Park early this morning to check that everything had been cleaned up and dismantled after last night's festivities and came across two deer close to the shelter. They didn't seem to be too bothered by me, although Logan was barking up a frenzy at these "big dogs".
This year we had our annual oyster roast at the James Island County Park. It was a great family affair and the kids loved the festival of lights.
Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this such a successful event.
I just heard that my work has been accepted for a solo exhibition at the Saul Alexander Gallery, Charleston County Public Library for the month of December 2011. I had entered some examples of my photography of the local area and chose the title "Spirit of the Lowcountry". The selection committee liked it. It's great that I have a year to plan which images to show and how to frame them etc. etc. I will be calling on all my friends to come by, so heads up ... if I don't see your name in the guest book you're in trouble!
So today was Saturday and Josh was not working, so we had a quiet day. Did some grocery shopping and also took a few family pics. Gideon was in the middle of a big nap, so he wasn't very interested in participating, but at least he was there. Tomorrow it's back to the USA. Yes! Korea is ok, but it's been a huge challenge for Leigh and Josh to live here for a year. The cultures are so vastly different and very few people speak English where they are in Sangju. All the signs, menus, etc. are in Korean and people stare at you because you are a "wae gook" (foreigner).
We have to get creative with our outings because of various constrictions; lack of transport, a young baby in tow, etc. Today we decided to have lunch at an Italian restaurant downtown and then visit the fresh produce market that happens every week in one of the side streets.
I had forgotten how long it takes to get moving with a baby. You just can't rush the napping, feeding, burping rituals (try at your peril) so we finally made it outside at about noon today.
Here are a couple of pics of our day; Leigh and Gideon at the restaurant, then various scenes from the market. One more full day here before I head back to Seoul, Incheon airport and the Delta check-in desk on Sunday afternoon.
Only two more days before I head back to the good old USA. Today we bundled up and walked down towards Leigh's school. I wanted to photograph the crop of persimmons I'd seen air drying by the 1,000's but they had been all covered up so that was disappointing. We turned and walked back uptown to one of our favorite coffee places - Coffee Holic and had a couple lattes. 
Leigh and Gideon took a cab back home and I took the long way, down some side streets. Leigh and Josh have a date night tonight, so I'm in charge. I'd forgotten what it was like to be up every couple of hours and how much I celebrated a burp!
Leigh got her hair cut this afternoon and Josh shaved off his beard. Here they are heading out for their date.
