Its snowing in Korea!!

It wasn't much snow but the kids got really excited about it. It was more icy then snow and I almost fell as I walked the kids to the bus stop! I bet that would have been fun!  Enjoy the pictures!

2001 Outlet Mall in Seoul

2001 Outlet (hangul:이천일 아울렛) is a South Korean retailer headquartered in Seoul, Korea. The outlet franchise is an affiliate of E-Land Group, which is also running another outlet chain, NewCore Outlet. The company operates product shops and the outlet and retail chain of Korean department stores. In addition to its Korean operations, the company also operates business establishments in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do and other Korea local chains.

The laidies wanted to take a trip to this outlet today because this is one of the few places that have Christmas stuff. So I took a few pictures! Enjoy!

This is my friend Hercy, she is from Panama!

This tree was upside down - I don't think they really
get how things really work for Christmas. Its a new consept for them.

They had an awsome display with my name on it!

I asked the lady how much for the pillow because I wanted to buy it but
she said ...."NO!!! NO!!  No buy!!!  Display only!!!" She
was a bit irritated that I asked...ha ha ha

Lunch with Sergeant Major Preston's wife

Who is Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston???  Go to the link below and find out!

http://www.army.mil/leaders/sma/docs/sma_preston_bio.pdf

"Today's Soldiers continue to perform magnificently protecting our Nation with boots firmly on the ground around the world. The Nation values the commitment of our exceptional men and women in defending the freedoms we enjoy and defeating the enemies who challenge the values of our society. Our Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers are the centerpiece of the best equipped, trained, and led Army in history. Our Soldiers are skilled, professional warriors who live our Army Values, embody the Warrior Ethos and define the American patriot. I am honored to serve alongside these great heroes."

– Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston

This lunchen was a very big deal here.  Only a few were chosen to eat lunch with Mrs. Preston while her husband eat lunch with the soldiers. (I got to be one of the few - yay!!)   Before we went to luch we had a get together at the PBC where all the wives cooked a little something for Mrs. Preston.

Mrs. Preston on the right

Mrs. Preston on the left

Winter has arrived in South Korea!

Well it is officially freezing here! It snowed just a bit but the wind made up for it! Hope you enjoy the pictures! FYI - things are still ok here so no worries.

Herb Island

 Located in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do and established in 1998, Herb Island focuses on growing Mediterranean herbs. The Herb Indoor Botanical Garden offers over 180 different herbs while the Outdoor Botanical Garden showcases a dazzling array of herbs surrounded by nature. Additional attractions include the Herb Museum, Living & Herb Exhibition Hall, Herb Restaurant, Herb Barbecue Restaurant, a café, a bakery, a gift shop, Aroma Therapy Center, Venetia Village, Herb Studio (do-it-yourself crafting), Mini Zoo, and an outdoor performance hall. Herb Island even boasts excellent pensions with each equipped with whirlpool spa facilities, each pension provides aroma spa therapy.

Herb Island is an excellent place to rest your body and mind!