My uncle makes me laugh. This is what he said to me in an email.
"...you can meet and chat with them and introduce your handsome half to us."
Of course, my handsome half is Jin :) and I can't wait to show him off!
In a few weeks, we are going to visit our families in Hong Kong and Korea. It will be the first time Jin will meet my relatives and it will be my first time seeing them in over 20 years. In a way, it feels like I am meeting them for the first time as well, but I know my grandparents are quite anxious to see me again. I am excited and nervous at the same time.
Jin and I have been reading some guidebooks on Korea and Hong Kong from the library. It was funny that they only had one guidebook on Hong Kong, but quite a few on Korea and Seoul. Thank goodness we have the internet!
I have been looking forward to this trip for years, mostly to visit my grandparents, but I am also super excited to see where Jin grew up in Seoul! It will be quite the adventure!
If you have any suggestions for us on places you think we would like to do or see in Hong Kong or Seoul, please send them along!
this is really awesome guys, congrats.. and keep us updated
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see all the pictures! I know they are going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I'm so happy for you two to be able to finally go on this trip. I wish you the best time.
ReplyDeleteyou are going to love hong kong! i went there in 2008 and 2009, and my sister just got back. check out the links.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.travelingtriplets.com/2011/03/day-3-hong-kong.html
http://www.travelingtriplets.com/2011/03/day-2-hong-kong.html
i have lots of info on hong kong from when i went, too. if you have any questions, leave a comment on my blog! thanks!
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Apliu Street is awesome for electronic trinkets!
ReplyDeleteFor photos, hit up "Flower" or "Bird" street. (Both self-explanatory. lol)
I will ask my sister about places in Korea. I can't wait to see what photos are created from this adventure!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited now and I'm not even going!;D I hope you both have the best time, really looking forward to reading how it all went! x
ReplyDeleteOhhh so exciting!!!
ReplyDeletei'm so jealous you're going to hong kong and seoul! i used to live in both places. i dream of going back one day. i just found your blog and am now following, i love all of your photos.
ReplyDeletelovely! i hope you two have a wonderful trip. it will be so special!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it's going to be a great trip. I'm already looking forward to seeing the stunning photos I know you'll post when you return.
ReplyDeleteHongdae in Seoul! Katie from Thank You, OK (http://thankyouok.blogspot.com/) has great tips on what to visit in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeletethat's so exciting! i remember being really excited for my family to meet my boyfriend and to meet his family as well. but it must be even more exciting for you because not only are you introducing him, but you're practically re-introducing yourself as well :)
ReplyDeleteEEeeeeeEee!
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited for you both!!!
Have a great time!
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Oh so exciting Celine!!Bring enough film and memory cards with you!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the makings of an epic trip, congrats! Me & my handsome half (love it) are doing a similar thing - last year we went to Argentina where he grew up, this year I'm taking him to England and Europe where I call home. But you haven't seen your family in 20 years, how exciting!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the Tai-O Fishing Village when I was there though it was a little far off. Hope you and your handsome half will have lots of fun!
ReplyDeletesounds like an exciting trip and so good to see your grandparents again after such a long time! hongkong is great and I heard the same about Seoul! have soooo much fun!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome!
ReplyDeleteoh i am so very excited for you and for Jin. this will be a wonderful trip and not long after you arrive, those nerves will dissipate. and i can't wait to see how you capture it all! i was in hong kong as a child (10 years old) so no suggestions i am afraid. my last stop there 18 months ago was merely for a layover from mainland China. have such a wonderful trip. i wish you all good things.
ReplyDeleteyou will love hong kong! great food...must try their hong kong style cafe/bakery (cha chan teng)! cant wait to see all your pictures already...
ReplyDeletewhat a special trip! i look forward to seeing your photos from this amazing time with your families!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful time
ReplyDeletelooking forward to hearing about it.
safe travels
xx
how exciting!!
ReplyDeleteHi Celine!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across your blog after you posted a comment over at WOWSAN. If you're still looking for insight into things to do in Seoul, we might have some articles of interest to you at http://seoulistmag.com/ ~
I hope your trip to Korea lives up to any expectations you may have!
Isn't the library the best? Bon voyage Celine! xo
ReplyDeleteYou're going to love Korea, especially Seoul. I've been based here now for 18 months and it never ceases to amaze me. I'm a photographer and I specialize in interiors, especially cafes. Want to go to a cool cafe? Just ask me, I love sharing the beauty of Seoul. Ciao and bon voyage!
ReplyDeletehow exciting this trip must be to you both! I wish you the best holiday ever!
ReplyDeletenahhhhh you should totally come visit Australia!
ReplyDeletehow funny - i just had a reunion with a cousin and her husband whom i haven't seen for 20 years. i love seoul! it's such a great city. you just have to walk around and get lost. its the best way to see it. :)
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go there!
ReplyDeleteMaybe someday!
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