Spring time in Korea

Now I only have one week left in Korea and I have been soaking up the beautiful spring that they have here. Since I am a Calgarian I am not used to spring so this is an odd season for me. Korea may just be the perfect place to experience all four seasons. The summer is hot and green, fall is warm and colourful, winter is mild and beautiful, and spring is warm and pink! Here are a few pictures of what it is like here, I am sorry for you Canadians, I know it is cold there but I hope this warms you up!

Pink Magnolias

Cherry Blossoms (the lanterns are for Buddha's birthday)

Beautiful walk in the pine forest

When I came to Korea I wanted to run a race at some point during my time here and I got the opportunity to on April 9th. A friend of mine Cora organized for a whole bunch of us to run the Cherry Blossom race. There was a 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon. I decided to do the half marathon to see if I could get a personal best. The week leading up to the marathon Dustin and Ashley were here so I was going to bed late and drinking too much beer, so it wasn't the greatest pre game I have had. The race day was beautiful and the weather perfect. Everyone lined up at the start line to get ready for the race but not before there was a massive group massage.

During the race was wonderful, one of the nicest half marathons I have run, it was also one of the most crowded! I finished the race in 2 hours and 5 minutes which is a personal best for me so I was so happy!

It was a great day and I had some lovely cheerleaders on the sidelines, Dennis and my lovely friend Chloe.

So in the next week I have a lot to do! Mostly just getting excited about getting home to everyone!

xoxo,

J