When I look at this , it makes me think of all the places we have visited, not just once but several times. These are just a few of the well known places.
Enjoy, look them up on You Tube and Wiki, you will be surprised.
Phew that sort of takes us all around the coast line and some journey's into the mountains, when we left Pusan for Samcheok we were on the train for three hours, then a bus followed by a coach. We went thrugh 24 tunnels (that means 24 mountains and boy! what a journey. Here are a few pictures that I took from the train. The river ran from Andong to just befor Samcheok
AND NOW A LITTLE REST FROM THE READING AND A LOT OF TME FOR THE LISTENING.
TO MANY ON THIS PLAYLIST FOR YOU TO LISTEN TO IN ONE GO.
IF YOU LOOK IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE VIDEO YOU WILL SEE THREE
LITTLE LINES THAT WILL SHOW YOU THE PLAYLIST. YOU ONLY NEED TO LISTEN
TO YOUR FAVOURITES.
SUNGHA JUNG
Jung began to play the guitar after watching his father play. He first
learned piano, but found it somewhat boring, while his father's guitar
playing looked great.
Jung was taught the basics of guitar by his father. After learning the
basics, he developed his skill greatly just by trying to play what he
heard. When he struggled he would study online videos.
Jung came to play fingerstyle when his father discovered the
fingerstyle technique on the internet. His first 'idol' was guitarist Kotaro Oshio, from whom he developed interest in fingerstyle.
At first, Jung's mother and grandmother disapproved of the 'noise' that
Jung and his father continuously created, but they came to understand
it as his gift. Soon after his first debut video on the internet, he
garnered many supporters, from whom he asked for advice on his playing. His cover of "The Pirates of the Caribbean"
theme song, which currently has over 45 million views, made Jung an
internet sensation, and his playing caught the attention of
world-renowned guitarists, who found his covers of their songs
impressive. Jung has since played on stage with them multiple times.
Jung has received guitar lessons from Hata Shuji, a well-known Japanese
jazz guitarist. He has also been mentored by German guitarist Ulli Bögershausen, who Jung refers to as his musical inspiration, and from whom he learned much about composing and arranging. In a video he recommended the 'AllEars method' for those who like his style of guitar playing and want to learn it.
In addition to steel-string and classical guitar, he has been recorded
playing twelve-string guitar, electric guitar, four and six-stringed
ukulele, harp ukulele, and piano. He has also sung live, singing John
Mayer's "Why Georgia" at a concert in Bangkok. Apart from Korean, Jung speaks English, which he studies to be able to communicate during concerts abroad.
DR. DODIDDILY AND THE DEE DOT'S
WELCOME YOU TO THE WORLD AROUND US.
SOUTH KOREA
I must say I have to start my South Korean page with our wonderful POCOYO.
I can't resist this and I expect all of you to join in and
DANCE THE GANGAM STYLE
I'm sorry I know I usually start with a map and a bit of information about which country I am visiting today but not when I visit South Korea. I even have a couple of Kat-Tun videos from Japan.
Let me introduce you to the amazing sounds of the South of Korea. This first track is the one and only Big Bang, who just happen to be singing "Fantastic Baby " just for me. Ok so you can listen to it as well. I may also tell you that in after 17 more sleeps myself and my husband Peter will be stepping off the plane in Incheon Airport and making our way to the Star Hostel in Seoul to visit our friends before making our way down to Pusan to take in the Blossom Festivals.(This is March 2015)
BUBBLES AND BLOSSOMS IN SAMCHEOK
Phew now that that's done I am going to have a rest for today. I shall watch and listen to the videos all the way through whilst i make myself ready for supper and bed and see you when I return from celebrating Mother's Day at my beautiful Daughter Kayleigh's and her crazy husband and even crazier kids.
xxx Dodie. xxx
How happy can one girl be. hm m m
Chenggyecheon
Stream, Seoul
Until it was restored in 2005, Cheonggyecheon Stream
existed only as a neglected watercourse hidden by an overpass. Today, it
has been transformed into a haven of natural beauty amidst the bustle
of city life.
Narae Bridge, expressing a butterfly in flight, and Gwanggyo Bridge,
symbolizing the harmony of the past and future, are just two of the more
than twenty beautiful bridges that cross the stream.
The ‘Rhythmic Wall
Stream’, lined with fine marble, sculptures, and Korea’s 8th stone
building, Palseokdam, adorn the Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Cheonggyecheon Stream passes close to Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza,
the Sejong Center, Insa-dong Street, Changdeokgung Palace,
and
Changgyeonggung Palace, allowing visitors to easily visit major tourist
sites after a leisurely stroll along the stream
There is a small well by here where everyone throws their coins in then at night it is cleared out and all the money goes to the children in need .
Cheonggye
Plaza
Cheonggye Plaza in Sejong-ro is situated at the
fountainhead of Cheonggyecheon Stream. From Dong-A Ilbo Building, the
starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream, Cheonggye Plaza stretches all
the way to Sindapcheolgyo Bridge.
The Plaza is roughly 160m long and 50m
wide and has a beautiful fountain, an artificial waterfall, and a
miniature replica of Cheonggyecheon Stream, as well as a walking path.
The area commemorates the Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project, and
also symbolizes gathering, harmony, peace, and unity.
Isn't this wonderful, and all with the help of the South Korean People themselves. You really have to walk from one end to the othere or to understand the meaning behind these words, We are not staying in Seoul for more than three days at the beginning of April, but the second day will be spent walking the stream and watching the people, children and wild life as we make our way from Dongdamun to the Palace..
These are specially here for the littlest ones, who are adorable
Just for fun these are the lyrics for "Robocar Poli Korean Theme Song
4 medium potatoes, a small onion, 3 cloves of
garlic, a small can of whole peeled tomatoes, mayonnaise, hot sauce,
smoked paprika, rice vinegar, parsley.
Method:
Dice and boil the potatoes until they are slightly undercooked. (Time saving tip:
boil two extra potatoes and saute some extra onion to set aside and use
for the croquetas recipe below.) Drain and set aside.
Dice the onion
and garlic, and saute them in oil with a tsp each of parsley and paprika
until slightly brown. Add the tomatoes, a tbsp of vinegar and a tbsp of
hot sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste and using a spoon to break
up the tomatoes.
When the mixture cools down a bit, transfer to a
blender and puree until smooth. Coat the potatoes in the tomato mixture
and bake them in the oven for 12-15 minutes on 250 C, or until crispy.
After plating the patatas, drizzle with garlic aioli (mayo, minced
garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper) and garnish with parsley (fresh if
possible).
Croquetas de Jamon
Ingredients:
A small block of ham, Pecorino Romano, two medium
potatoes, butter, flour, milk, bread crumbs, ground sage, salt and
pepper, two eggs.
Method:
Boil the potatoes until they are soft enough
to pierce through with a fork. Drain and transfer back to the pot,
adding 2 tbsp of butter and 1/4 cup of milk.
Mash and then whisk the
mixture until it is smooth, then add 1/2 cup of diced ham, a tbsp of
sage, 1/2 cup of grated Pecorino, salt and pepper. Add a little bit of
flour at a time, continuing to stir until the mixture is thick and the
cheese is melted.
Take it off the flame and let it cool. Using floured
hands, roll spoonfuls of the mixture into small patties, dip each patty
into beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until they are fully coated.
Fry the patties in grapeseed or olive oil until they are golden brown on
both sides. Serve with a garlic aioli (see above).
Gambas al Ajillo
Ingredients:
400 g of whole, peeled shrimp, 2 lemons, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper, 5-6 cloves of garlic.
Method:
If you opt for frozen, precooked shrimp, let them
defrost for a bit before you start. Crush and coarsely chop the garlic.
Put it into an ample amount of olive oil, and let it simmer for a few
minutes.
Before it starts to brown, add the shrimp, 1/4 cup of parsley, 1
tbsp of pepper flakes and a little bit of salt and pepper.
For uncooked
shrimp, cooking time is slightly longer and the pink color will be
telltale.
Precooked shrimp should be cooked only until hot. Serve with
lemon wedges.
All recipes from: http://busanhaps.com/dish-tapping-tapas-home-party/
Fun for all the children of the world with Dr. Dodiddily and the Dee Dot's
A little bit about myself and my Sisters
Kath, (far left) Sylvia, blonde (middle) Dorothy (me far right) Amy (Toni, in front)
Dr. Dodiddily is one of four sisters. First there is my sister Sylvia, she is the eldest and the smallest. Then there is my sister Toni(Amy)
she is two years younger than Sylvia, Toni lives in Kent. The next
one born in 1944 was Dorothy, yes my lovelies this is my real name. I am
three years younger than Toni. One more to come and that is my sister
Kathleen, she is the baby of the family and she is four years younger
then myself.
We couldn never hand our cloths down to each other, we were all very
different sizes, and anyone coming after me wouldn't have been able to
wear anything I was such a tom-boy and thing were worn out long
before Kath could have them.
This is a very old picture of the four of us taken in Coed Poeth in North
Wales, way back in 1952/3. Gosh I am an Ancient Dragon, aren't I ! xxx.
This
is myself and my sisters in 1979 just 26 years later, we are with our
mother who like myself was called Dorothy. We are from left to right
Sylvia, Toni, My Mum, Dorothy (me) Kathleen.
Jayden, Noah Rhys, Brodie Leigh with Diddily in the background you can just see my grey hair.
Summer 2014 in the back garden at my home in Pontybodkin another 35 years later.
FUN QUIZ from Dadazi
Every question has a funny but logical answer.
Click the answer button to see the answer.
What animal is gray and has a trunk?
What animal eats and drinks with its tail?
Why do mother kangaroos hate rainy days?
How can you tell the difference between a can of chicken soup and a can of tomato soup?
Why is an eye doctor like a teacher?
Why did the cross-eyed teacher lose his job?
Why is mayonnaise never ready?
Do you know the story about the skunk? If a papa bull eats three bales of hay and a baby bull eats one bale, how much hay will a mama bull eat?
What does an envelope say when you lick it?
Why do cows wear bells?
Why shouldn't you believe a person in bed? What is the best way to prevent milk from turning sour? Why does a dog wag his tail?
A Korean Folk Dance Just for You.
Korean Folk Dance - Macau International Youth Dance Festival 2012
Cheonggye
Plaza 
