Every once in a while, I meet up with my aunt for dinner after basketball. A good place to eat if you don't want people to notice you covered in sweat and smelly is bbq. Everyone leaves smelling like cooked meat anyway, and the focus is on the grill, not the people around you.
It's a bit strange. In the US, bulgolgi, kalbi, and marinated pork are the meat of choice for Korean bbq. However, most koreans enjoy eating samgyupsal, which is unmarinated pork. I'm not exactly sure why. My guess is that it's less messy; you don't have juices running everywhere. Also, it pairs extremely well with soju and beer.
My aunt and uncle are the most laid back Koreans I've ever met. They work hard, but their attitude is pretty carefree. I'm sure it has something to do with their kids both out of the house and married. Anyway, they really wanted to take me on a boat cruise along the Han river. Our boat was decked out in plastic flowers.
We're standing in the special couples section in this picture. There was this sad looking heart altar made of flowers right in front of us.
I wouldn't say the Han river is the most beautiful city space I've ever been to, but it definitely serves as a small sanctuary from the rest of the hustle. It's not like HK, where corporate buildings are front and center and you feel like you're floating next to a waterfront Vegas. Basically, the Han river cuts the city in half and so there has been major development to make it an area for biking, jogging, and other outdoor recreation.
After playing basketball, eating too much, and drinking with my uncle, the breeze off the water was really pleasant. Haha... sports, meat, alcohol, and family. I must sound like a broken record.
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