Monthly Archives: April 2015

Spring Has Sprung! Cherry Blossoms in Seoul

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It’s always nice when the cherry blossom (봄꽃, sakura) trees bloom in Seoul.  The weather gets nice, so I get to play outside more.

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Mountain Climbing in Overalls – Dogok Park (도곡 공원)

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This is the last in this series of mountain climbing near my apartment in Seoul.  We went back to Dogok Park.  Usually, only dad takes me up the mountains, but because the weather was so nice, mom joined us as well.

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Mountain Climbing in Hoodie Weather – Part 2: Maljukgeori Park (말죽거리공원)

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Continuing from my last post, the second small mountain near my apartment is Maljukgeori Park (말죽거리공원), located behind the Seocho-gu District Office.  It also has nice trails for walking.  Here are some pics of me in my gray “I Love NY” hoodie.

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Mountain Climbing in Hoodie Weather – Part 1: Dogok Park (도곡 공원)

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There are two small mountains within walking distance of our apartment.  Seoul is nice that way; it is a huge urban metropolis, but there are plenty of nice parks, mountains, etc. all around.

My dad recently returned from a trip to his home town, NYC.  He got me two hoodies, which are perfect for early spring.  This is the first one.  Here are some pics from when dad and I went to Dogok Park, one of the mountains near our apartment.

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