Sokcho was my first destination in South Korea after Seoul. This place is quite well known for it's fresh seafood. Walking around the streets, we could see potential dinner swimming around in tanks outside of all of the restaurants and there were even dried bits of seafood hanging off hooks and what not outside most … Continue reading Sokcho – Seafood and Mountains
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Reconnecting with Nature
Sometimes we get so caught up in our busy lives that we forget to step back and breath. Life has been feeling a bit like I'm being rocked about in rough waters with no control over my ship recently. I've been trying to keep a good healthy routine and maintain a positive mindset. I've been … Continue reading Reconnecting with Nature
Learn to Fall!
The best advice I can give from one beginner to another when it comes to bouldering is to learn how to fall properly and safely. This is especially important for us older beginners because, lets face it, we're easier to break. I went climbing last Friday. I'm at a point were I can start to … Continue reading Learn to Fall!
Private Car Sales Scam!!
In my search for a new car I was checking out the private sales online. I found this great car for sale. A 2013 Mazda 2 with low km's. So I contacted the seller...
My Bouldering Crush!
Magnus Midtbo. What a legend. If you haven't heard of this guy you should jump on YouTube right now and look him up: Magnus Midtbo. I discovered him a couple of months ago and I have been steadily working my way through all of his YouTube video's (young and old) ever since. Let me give … Continue reading My Bouldering Crush!
Deciphering the Grading System
So I've been desperately trying to get my head around all the different grading systems in place for bouldering and rock climbing. I've been watching a lot of YouTube video's (Magnus Midtbo, Bouldering Bobats, IFSC Climbing world Championships, etc.) and watched the documentary "Free Solo", which is about Alex Honnold being the first to free … Continue reading Deciphering the Grading System
Last Man Standing
Three dropped to two, two dropped to one... So who was to say one wouldn't drop to zero? When I first started talking with Mark I never truly felt that conversation flowed properly. He didn't have the same energy and vigour that John did so I didn't expect the conversation to last. I'm sure you've … Continue reading Last Man Standing
A New Passion?
A couple of months ago one of my old uni friends came up to visit so we all got together to hang out... but we couldn't just do anything! We wanted to go do something a bit different so indoor bouldering was recommended. Magically a couple of days later, my brother also got together with … Continue reading A New Passion?
Ghosted
When I left Korea I had the pleasure of the company of two pen pals (I shall call them John and Mark). I mentioned in the last post introducing the whole penpal saga by saying that I had two "Pen Pals" from South Korea. John and Mark were two very different types of people. I … Continue reading Ghosted
Seoul – The Place to Start
We landed in Seoul and spent 5 days here. Was that enough time? Definitely not. We didn't even get to make it to the south side of the Han River. If I were to do have a redo, I would have spent a couple more days in Seoul and increased the duration of the holiday … Continue reading Seoul – The Place to Start
I got… a Penpal?
This is a true story which is still playing out as we speak. Though I am one of the main characters in this fiction like tale, I hardly believe that it is happening myself. So I wanted to share it with you all and have you come along the journey with me. It's just shy … Continue reading I got… a Penpal?
Let’s talk South Korea
SeoulI loved South Korea. If I had a favourite destination so far this is it. There are so many things about South Korea that make it amazing. So amazing it should be the next place on your travel journey. Now, don't get me wrong, the only reason I had any interest in seeing the country … Continue reading Let’s talk South Korea
Confidence and Connections
Confidence and connections can make or break a person. I have a colleague who presents as an extremely confident person. I have heard a lot of things about this person both good and bad. I can't comment on what the person is like to work with as I have never worked with them, but as … Continue reading Confidence and Connections
Where it all Began
"Your life is like a roller coaster without any ups" My friend said that to me many years ago back in second year university. At the time I thought he was exaggerating (and I still do!) but after all these years that comment never really left my side. I don't agree that there aren't any … Continue reading Where it all Began
My Life is a Roller Coaster 