The Coopers have been keeping busy over the past few weeks and we have settled into a routine that sees us out and about exploring our surrounds every Saturday.
Last week I took the kids to
Seoul Grand Park, a beautiful area set into the side of a mountain; it contains an amusement park, a zoo and a hiking trail.
We skipped the amusement park and headed straight for the zoo.
On the way to zoo the path was lined with street vendors selling all sorts of snacks and novelties, including ‘Beondegi’ (boiled silkworm larvae).
I couldn’t resist the temptation to give it a go and the vendor obligingly gave me a couple to try for free.
They were extremely salty and surprisingly soft.
The fact that I didn’t throw up or pass out was all the motivation that Harper needed to spear a couple with a toothpick and shove ‘em down.
He actually liked them so much that he wanted to buy some – he ate about half of the cup before he said, “I think I’ve had enough now.”
Promise said she wanted to try some too, but when she got it near her mouth she changed her mind – maybe next time.
The next thing on our gastronomic hit list is ‘Mettugi’ – fried grasshopper.
We’ll be sure to let you know how that goes.
The fact that I didn’t throw up or pass out was all the motivation that Harper needed to spear a couple with a toothpick and shove ‘em down. He actually liked them so much that he wanted to buy some – he ate about half of the cup before he said, “I think I’ve had enough now.” 
Promise said she wanted to try some too, but when she got it near her mouth she changed her mind – maybe next time. The next thing on our gastronomic hit list is ‘Mettugi’ – fried grasshopper. We’ll be sure to let you know how that goes.
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