International Camp 26/27 October 2014

Hurray! Me and my friends had just attended the International Camp in DSU.

Here, I made alot of new friends from Korea and other parts of the world. Though the trip was less than 48 hours but it was long enough to keep a vivid expression for me. On the first day, we roll to another district of Korea, known as DaeGu 대구. All along the way we were singing at the back and having the bus to ourselves as if it was a Karaoke Room ( 노래방)! 

After 3 hours we had our first meal, BiBimBap. Which is stirred vegetables rice! It tasted simply delicious. Though just vegetables it was very enjoyable to the tummy. Ain whom was sitting beside me even whisper that " Joie, ada sayur dimakan memang sangat seronok".

It was a good meal to start the day.

As we moved on right away for our after lunch workout : Hiking! The place was chilling cold. Together with the 100 participants, we took the trail up the mountain (not hill) to complete our group mission.

Here are our missions:

Take 1:

Take a funny faced photo (not real funny)

Take 2:

Take a Happy Photo

Take 3:

Take a jump photo!

My favorite shot

We completed the mission on our way up the mountain for 2 hours and half time. Even though there was no specific or significant tourist attraction at this hill, it was a fun peaceful time enjoying the view and the quiet streams at the Juwang Mountain.

I guess the organizer thought it was not enough to just be happy as they continued to bring us up to the top of the world! Our place of stay was beautiful. It was a Korean traditional village with house settings according the olden days. We were told that it was newly built and true enough that it was fully equipped with great imitation to the prior houses.

My name was listed twice? So rather being in the millionaires house, I stayed in the servants house. It was cool though, there were stables and kitchens just like what I experience in the Hanok in Seoul.

With no further time to lose, we took a quick rest and proceed to our very early dinner - SamGekTang.

Wow right! I know right.
It taste just as Hainan chicken my Philipino friend pointed.
Anyhow, It does taste familiar to me as. The thing that was attracted me was the side dishes.

If you think this camp is all about food, I would say you are half wrong. Because the other half of it was having fun! When I said fun, very very fun.

Photo credits to Seongin -Photographer

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t was a introduction, everyone was clapping for everyone from every country so furiously. Till my hands turn red, my voice turn coarse, I couldn't resist myself.  I was very excited to the whole programme.  Tournaments added with Korean traditional element games and talent shows. It was all so enjoyable. Sorry there are no photos as I was too immersed in the games. Proves that i am enjoying right!

Even though I did some things that I should not do on stage...(hhh) but other groups performance was entertaining. loved it, rapping, dancing and singings. Everyone was having great entertainment!The winner of the talent show even got so many presents. A little comfort to my embarrasement. Haha

Ultimate giant snack feast

At 1030 the lights was off and in the pitch dark sky. The stars shone so beautifully.
It covers the sky throughly. I shoot a view of it with the world best lens and stored in my memory. It was a really cold weather but it was fun hanging out with friend of different countries under the same sky. Though I lost my "tattoo"band here. I'm still happy. 

Day 2: 

Xiao Mi Xiao Ping Guo Xiao Jia

After a good night sleep, we had a jolly hearty breakfast and bid our village goodbye. Here comes my most anticipated moment! Apple plucking <3 nbsp="" p="">
Before the apple plucking we were given free juice and a little lecture on how to pluck it. Which is simple as we are only instructed to pull it upwards than downwards to not harm the tree. Other than that, everyone had a great time having their first encounter with an apple tree. I'm so glad, I experience something new!

满载而归

Lastly, our final segment in the whole international camp.

Having lunch and strolling by Homigot 호미곶.

Seafood Stew for lunch.

but first...........................

The hand symbolizes peace granted by the South Koreans to their citizens.

Horse #Photobomb

Aaand this is the end of my international camp. There are many people from many countries and I am glad to make more friends from Korea after this Camp. The staffs are so dedicated and I am truly touched by their sincere arrangements for us. Everything was so well planned.

Once again, an activity that marks a new memory in my mind!