normal things feel different and familiar things feel fun.

i woke up early, made instant coffee and worked for a few hours. i ate two boiled eggs, two slices of korean pear and finished essie's cup of instant coffee. we got dressed and went to lunch with the family. 숯불닭구이 charcoal-grilled chicken, 냉면 naengmyeon and various banchan dishes. we finished the meal with complimentary 무료 제공 녹두죽 mung bean porridge.

after lunch we drove to the neighbourhood market and walked around. we ate 꽈배기 kkwabaegi and bought socks for my grandma and aunt. my uncle, cousin, essie and i decided to walk home to digest. we got home and were asked if we were hungry again. banchan was plated and makgeolli was poured. essie and i worked for a few more hours. once again, the table is set for dinner. more fried fish, crab legs, tiny spicy crabs, more makgeolli, 된장찌개 soybean stew. i wash the dishes and our aunt cuts more korean pear and persimmon.

essie and i eat a few slices of pear and go on a night walk to digest.

we sit together to eat and talk. we eat fruit and go on a walk to digest. normal everyday things that feel fun and different.

camera notes from today.

thursday november 20, 2025

we're going back to seoul tomorrow.