Alan and I have done, seen, and eaten a lot since we have been here. I wish that I had been more diligent at writing so that I would have been able to wite more about our "firsts". Unfortunately/fortunately for you, I do not want to type for hours so I'll only be able to cover the highlights.
Our third best friend, Miss Delaney Holland, joined us in Korea for twelve days only two weeks after our arrival in Ulsan. The twelve days she was here much resembled the twelve days of Christmas...as each day was filled with something new and exciting. When Delaney first arrived, we had to have ourselves a 'bestie' photo shoot...I'll give you a glimpe...
(You're welcome...)
The same night as the photo shoot, we took Delaney out on the town. Alan and I are fortunate enough to live near a place called "crazy intersection" which is a pretty hoppin' place. We took Delaney to get some good grub and drinks. She was able to meet our co-worker Sunny, our friend, Rachel, and a lot of other party people...
Rachel and I
The next morning, Delaney and I ventured out-of-town for a 'girls only' weekend. We took a bus and a train to Songjeong Beach, which is about 45 minutes south of Ulsan. 
The buses in Korea are CRAZY!
(I think you can tell from Delaney's expression!)
Our first "Love Hotel" experience.
Songjeong Beach
(The water was so clear!)
Alan heard how much fun that we were having in Songjeong and wanted to see for himself...he was able to snap a pic of Delaney and I working out on one of the many random exercise machines that are all over Korea.
Workin' on our Fitness...
The week following our adventure to Songjeong Beach, we tried to get as much in as possible. One of the most hilarious things that I have ever witnessed happened one morning when Delaney and I decided to experience a Korean bath house. Going to a Korean bath house entails stripping down into your birthday suit with a bunch of Korean women, showering, bathing and scrubbing your skin off (almost literally). The bath house is a great way to jump right in, be vulnerable (you're naked for heaven's sake!) and truly experience the culture. Well, while we were there, Delaney and I wanted to pamper ourselves by getting massages. After the somewhat frustrating experience of tyring to communicate that we wanted massages, the attendant took our money and told us to wait for her in the bathing/showering area...we were to stay naked. We went and waited for the attendant (who was going to be our masseusse) near some plastic covered, wet massage tables. When the masseuse came in, she was NAKED. I mean, full on, totally, completely, naked!!! She put on some granny panties (but that's IT) and motioned to Delaney to get on one of the wet, plastic tables. From there, it was a whirlwind of naked-ness, water, cucumber shavings, lotions, sandpaper-like towels, and Delaney's body being manipulated in all sorts of directions! I was trying super hard to be respectful, but I silently had streams of tears rolling down my face from laughing so hard. The uncomfortable, and at times, painful massage that Delaney got, took way longer than we both had anticipated. So, I was unable to get a massage since I had to go to work...bummer. (Unfortunately, there are no pictures to document the momentous occasion...)
Another day, Delaney and I explored the bamboo forest near my apartment...
The Bamboo Pathway
After work one day, Alan, Delaney and I went out for dinner and drinks. At our final stop of the night, we were served silkworms as an appetizer. This was a first for all three of us. Delaney and I were the only ones brave enough to try them.
Being served silkworms defeats the purpose of using the word "appetizer"
Pre-taste. Notice the smiles...
A video as proof
Alan and Delaney enjoying snacks and Makali
(notice the silkworms at the bottom, left corner of the picture - EEK!)
For our final weekend together, we took a 20 minute train ride to Busan, the second largest city in Korea. We had a fun-filled day full of sight seeing, shopping, and eating fantastic food.
Alan and Delaney near the Busan Pier
A Korean Culture Festival that we ran into. We ended up staying for awhile. There were many different performers and we enjoyed them all.
Alan and I at Yongdusan Park. The fence behind us had tons of locks on it. Couples write a message or wish about their relationship and put the lock on the fence. It's supposed to be romantic.
A close-up of the 'love lock fence'.
Alrighty, well, that was our time with Delaney. Looks fun, doesn't it?!
Love you all! xoxo
