 Looking back at the entrance to the cave |
 Rocks and stuff |
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 Tom walks down "The Valley of Desire", one of many different areas of the cave |
 A spotlight shines on an object at the back of the cave, which is supposed to be the Virgin Mary. |
See the rest of the Hwanseondonggul Cave Pictures
After making a half-hearted attempt to hitchhike a ride back to Samcheok, we admitted defeat and took another 24,000 won taxi back to Samcheok. We had to get back to Kangneung as soon as we could to meet others for dinner at 8:30. On the ride back, Tom and I sat next to each other, talking about different things, including my website. From visiting my site, he said it was strange that he knew details about the kind of person I am, when we really don't know each other. Later that night, Glyn said something along the same lines. I gave him a hug goodbye because we wouldn't be seeing each other again before he left Korea. He then went on to say that he felt that we're better friends, than we actually are, due to the fact he regularly visits my site and reads about what I'm up to. I think it's great, but I'm also surprised by it sometimes. On my birthdayy, Kiran bought me a drink, handing me a Pocari Sweat. "It's your favorite drink, isn't it?" "Yes, how did you....?" "I read it on your website." "Oh." I also write that I madly want an ipod, but nobody's given me that, yet. To quote the great hair band of Guns N' Roses, "Need a little patience... yeah."So, we made it back at 7:30, with not much time to relax before meeting others for dakalbi at "The Cave" restaurant. Afterwards, we went to Absolut for a drink and to blow out Christa's birthday candles.
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We then headed to The Warehouse for some dancing. Unfortunately, there are hardly any times I go there, with people already dancing. Most of the people there wanted to dance, but the hardest part is getting people to start. At midnight, the hip hop started playing, which gets more people up, than techno. The party then got started.
 Christa and Carly |
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 Ok, they're working it... but what is Teariki doing? |
 This was the intensity of the dancing there... dance so hard, that you fall down! |
The rest of Club Night pictures
I love nights like this, because there's so much happening! Unfortunately, with all the dancing and excitement, I didn't take too many good pictures. Once the dancing started, it was intense. There were dance-offs left and right! The "Circle" formed, and the members of the Clon dance school were more than willing to show off their moves. Christa's friends Kate and Carly also go in on the excitement (see above left picture). There was more grinding going on than at a Starbucks! The dance floor is a perfect place to check out what's going on in the room, without staring. Hightlights from the night inlcude:
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"Keep an eye on Kiran. Make sure he doesn't slip out without telling anyone." -No problem, he hang out at the bar most of the night.
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Dr. Dan was in full form, scanning the room for new patients.
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I look over and see Mr. X and Ms. Y kissing. "Oh my god, did I just see that?" I turn away so I don't stare. Looking back, I should have stared, to make sure that I could say under oath, that they were kissing, while his girlfriend is waiting for him at home.
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A certain Kiwi seems to have taken a liking to the new girl from Florida. I see them leave together.
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One of the Toms takes a liking to a certain George Michael song that I love.
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An encore performance of "Crouching Boxer, Hidden Hunchback". The giddy school girls chase each other across the dance floor, hiding behind tiny, Korean men.
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One of the staff is bouncing off the walls, after having taken codeine.
I finally leave around 4:00am, making a mental note to watch more MTV videos, so I'll be prepared for the next time I'm at a dance-off.
The next day is sunny and beautiful. Rachael, Allison, and Chena don't want to go to the beach, because they have to get back. I go downtown with them to McDonald's(!). I only have a burger, no fries or drink. They continue their shopping downtown, while I wait for Melvin and Na-kyung to pick me up, so we can go to the beach. I'm then informed that there'll be 3 university students filming Melvin throughout the day, as part of a documentary on a foreigner.
 Watch out, Michael Moore! |
 The guys go swimming: Dylan, Ras, Tom, Melvin, & Tom |
 Na-kyung and I spend a good portion of the day "resting" |
 Ras, Melvin, Stephan, Heather, Kiran, Christa |
 A view of the lake, as we leave the beach. See the moon? |
 Dinner downtown |
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