How did I pull off this amazing feat? In Korea, age reckoning is different than in the US. Newborns begin life at age 1 and become a year older each Korean New Year or 설날, which occurs on the second new moon after winter solstice . I think there may be some rare exceptions, but this is generally the same date as the Chinese New Year.
Imagine my disappointment when I discovered there was not going to be a humongous national birthday party with endless amounts of cake. Apparently Koreans prefer to spend the holiday quietly at home with their loved ones. Lame.
In remembrance of the old year and honor of the new, here's some pictures from the past winter, fall, and summer (haven't seen a spring) in Korea.
WINTER!
Walking around my city.
...and skiing at a local resort.
FALL!
Hiking in Chiaksan National Park.
...and watching the sunset.
SUMMER!
Visiting a temple outside of Jeonju.
...and admiring the ever so pretty flowers.
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