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10月15日 Club Cool Memoirs - Chapter 7. SharkWashing the salt from our shark, we prepare for the next leg of our journey.....
 BreakfastWith cold winds from the East Sea and hot food nearby, we quickly leave the sunrise and walk back towards civilization.
Breakfast includes discussing the following options:
Kyung-Ha teaches us a new Korean word for rice porridge:
JOOK
 Cheon-bok Jook The idea of having rice seafood porridge for breakfast after a night of beer, soju and dried-squid, seems less than appealing; however it quickly becomes apparent that options 1 & 2 are not available....
The following discussion takes place:
Me - "Is this really the best option?" Kyung-Ha - "Yes, it's very popular in the winter." Me - "Let's order the best Jook available".
Spotting a restaurant with a large aquarium filled with fresh, live seafood, Kyung-Ha recommends Cheon-bok Jook.
Me - "Cheon-bok? (Translation)"
Kyung-Ha - Walking to the live aquarium, pointing at an object and using his electronic translator, he displays a single word....
Me - "Abalone! Isn't that expensive?"
Kyung-Ha - "Yes, expensive and delicious!" Me - "Ok!" Kyung-Ha places the order, much to the owner's amazement. It is rare for someone to request two servings of abalone and it is also the first time he's had a non-Korean visit his restaurant. From the owner's reaction, we already know that our meal will be extra special as our host intends to leave a good "first" impression....
The creamy texture of the ground rice porridge is very delicious. Seasoned with a dish of sea-salt and pepper the abalone combines for a mouth watering melody of flavor and aroma. I leave the restaurant thinking that meal may have been one of the best breakfast meals I've had in my life.... (see picture below) Note to Self: Sometimes it pays to try new things...
 Shark WashAfter breakfast we learn that our Hyundai racecar (Tiburon) is actually a Spanish word which translates to:
SHARK
We decide to provide our car with a Spanish nickname:
"TIBURON GATO"
(If you think you know the Spanish translation for this phrase, leave your answer/guess as a comment!)
The winter road conditions from Seoul to Kyeungnang have turned the color of our car to a grey color and has also limited our driving visibility. Washing the salt from our shark, we prepare for the next leg of our journey.
 North Back on the road, we leave Kangneung and travel North along the beautiful coastline towards Sokcho.
Approaching Naksan beach, we notice a few changes as our scenic drive darkens:
1. Storm clouds rolling in from the East Sea 2. South Korean soldiers on foot patrol. 3. Presence of armored millitary vehicles.  Next Chapter...Check back for the next installment of this true-story adventure..."8. Beach"
 TerminologyJook Korean word for rice porridge soup Cheon-bok Korean word for abalone Tiburon Spanish word for shark
 FoodIn the meantime, check the links on the right for dinner / drinking suggestions.  Satellite ImagesThe satellite images below, (courtesy Google Earth), illustrate the journey North from Kangneung to Sokcho. The detailed image highlights the various beaches along the beautiful east coastline of the Korean peninsula. 评论 (5)
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