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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Most Unique Aquarium I've Ever Seen

  The title says it all! Korea has some creative ideas I've never thought of. I have mixed views on what I saw. The aquarium in Seoul is quite unique.  You will see why. It starts out with fish tanks similar to that of American aquariums. It wasn't until I walked further through the exhibits that I experienced something new.





Look closely at the pictures! Yes. The fish are inside a little tank in drink machines. Oh, and, yes, that is The Little Mermaid in case you were wondering!


Wasn't expecting the next few sites either. They had an exhibit showing the interior of a house.  I was definitely taken by surprise to see a LIVING fish in a toilet bowl. I questioned, "Why is that fish in a toilet?" This makes me think of many sad stories of what takes place at a fish's death. :(  
For real, there are fish in a fish-shaped sink with water running! "What is going on here?" you may say. Like I said, not what I would expect to see at an aquarium.
 "Fish are friends, not food." At least these little guys are not for food!
Hard to see, but there are fish inside this washer. I am a bit concerned about the fish in this environment. 
We left the house exhibit and enter more, "natural" exhibits.  We saw many beautiful species native to many parts of the world.
 I just had to share this sign! I thought it was hilarious! Fish are not for petting.



 Schools of fish above my head




After we experienced many ocean animals in a semi natural environment, we visited the penguins.  This was at the end of the aquarium path. The penguins live in quite the habitat! They can even enjoy some TV shows when they are tired of "people watching."

As I said, it was a very "unique" experience!

Springtime in Korea!

I had heard that spring in Korea is beautiful, but it was wonderful to experience it for myself. The cherry blossom flowers are not in bloom for very long so you have take advantage of the time.  

Just below are Magnolia flowers. I saw this type of flower in pink and white.




Flowers in the wooded trails near my apartment
Trip with my students to the mountains!


Teachers and other staff members from Daejeon Dunsan SDA Institute visited this dam and had a picnic.


Adorable children in the park near the dam. Preschool and daycare center children often wear matching clothes.


Note: Most of the photos below are accredited to Daniel Hines. Thanks Daniel!















Saturday, May 12, 2012

Teacher's Retreat

A while ago, on Easter weekend, all the teachers went on a retreat. We went to a beautiful place in the mountains. It had really nice housing and was a nice environment.

 

 Two pastors were the main speakers for this event. Their words from God were very powerful and thought provoking. It was a time of growth.



 

Housing!

 Here is some of the beautiful environment!

 Good times with friends!




Worshiping God in song