Greetings from Korea! I came back from California about three weeks ago, and have since started my new semester. I’ve had a hard time getting back into blogging after coming back, but I’m working on posting more regularly from now on! One gets busy simply living life, and occasionally neglects to document things.
A view towards Coit TowerFortune cookies galoreHang Ah Tea RoomChar Siu Bao (pork buns)Hong Kong noodlesPHOTOS: Random shots in San Francisco last month; many of these are from one afternoon I spent wandering around Chinatown. I popped into Hang Ah Tea Room for some noodles and dim sum, across the alley from the newly-renovated Willie Wong Playground; hopped over to Little Swan Bakery on Stockton for their egg tarts and coconut bun; checked out the ever-popular Golden Gate Cookie Company for their tourist-friendly fortune cookies. Third-to-last photo is of the Mission Dolores on another day in the Mission district; aerial shots are from my flight home.Humboldt CiderLocal oystersHumboldt native banana slugMy digs – The Inn at 2nd and CPHOTOS: A few shots of the Arcata-Eureka area. I divided my time between the majestic redwoods and the awe-inspiring coast. My time here is always much too short.
VIDEO: A view of Trinidad, California. You can hear that the wind was brisk that day. Such a beautiful place.
A good part of the summer was spent with my parents and sister’s family in San Diego, which was a good, relaxing reunion after not having been back for almost three years.
When not socializing or playing tourist, I managed to keep going with a few crochet projects; I am almost finished with at least three of them, so I’ll be sure to post the finished objects very soon. I stalled a bit on two of them, as I was waiting for a shipment of more yarn to arrive.
One panel of the Kodiak wrapMy guest Gryffin, helping me outButton shopping for the ponchosButton shoppingUsing up scrap yarn is funAmigurumi gnome WIPPart of the gnome’s beardPlum tart with pâte briséePHOTOS: Assorted shots of things I am working on back in Korea. I have two ponchos almost done – a black/gray Kodiak Wrap that will have fringe, and a highly textured powder blue poncho that will have a thick turtleneck. Both just need some extra yarn to finish in time for fall. I’ve also started on some Christmas items, including a gnome ami figure that is a lot fun to make! He’s almost ready to show you. Finally, I have managed a bit of cooking, taking advantage of the summer stone fruits that I love so much.
I’ll have more to share in no time. Until then, be well and stay safe! I am bracing for a typhoon that will blow through here in the next 24 hours (the tail end of monsoon season), so that will add some drama and beauty to my surroundings.
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Welcome back! I missed seeing your regular posts, but this one made up for it with photos of all the lovely places you have been to! I’m so pleased you had a great time visiting your family. Going back home can be very stressful if you try and cram in too many things. I did that on my first visit back home, 6 years after emigrating, and it was too exhausting trying to catch up with everyone. Lovely to see all your projects. (I’m still finishing off the throw, but I will post pictures of it for you. Be warned though, I’m a real amateur compared to you! ) Glad you are back into the swing of things…..it does take a while especially after a long holiday!
The Frill Seeker 
Welcome back! I missed seeing your regular posts, but this one made up for it with photos of all the lovely places you have been to! I’m so pleased you had a great time visiting your family. Going back home can be very stressful if you try and cram in too many things. I did that on my first visit back home, 6 years after emigrating, and it was too exhausting trying to catch up with everyone. Lovely to see all your projects. (I’m still finishing off the throw, but I will post pictures of it for you. Be warned though, I’m a real amateur compared to you! ) Glad you are back into the swing of things…..it does take a while especially after a long holiday!
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