Saying Goodbye to Korea With Some Firsts

As we prepared to leave Korea in June there were a couple of things that we really wanted to try before we left.  We had a great time at the Dr Fish Cafe - a coffee shop where after you have your coffee you can submerse your feet and lower leg in a small pool where small fish will come and bite off all the dead skin.  Yes - they really do bite!  The smaller ones feel a lot like small electric shocks, while the larger ones feel like fish biting you on the legs.  This was great fun and we really enjoyed it.

Look at those little suckers go - no pun intended

Even though this was my second time it didn't make it any easier - it's actually very relaxing after the initial shock

The face says it all

There aren't many places in the world where you can go to a restaurant and order dog meat.  Yes, you read correctly.  This was something I had to try before I left, so my friend Andrew agreed to take me and let me experience what for Koreans has become a delicacy.  I have to admit that it was very tasty, although quite stringy.  The highlight was the 3 year old kimchi - absolutely amazing!

Hold still Rover!

Before we left we also shared a wonderful meal of Galbi (Korean BBQ) with our very special friends Andrew and Helen, Joni, and Nami.

H taking care of the BBQ - chef in the making

Helen, Joni, and Andrew

Helen and Joni

Nami, her beautiful little daughter and P

This was a great way to finish our time in Korea and we are very thankful for the wonderful people that we met and became friends with over the years.