Stay-cation

Oh, I've just been acting like a tourist in the place where I'm living, how 'bout you?

The world is green again!

Between visits from family and some very pleasant pre-summer weather, it seems like we have every excuse in the world to leave the house and do lots of activities.

Sun's out, tongue's out.

We went to a Korean baseball game and it was the most fun ever! Not only did the Lotte Giants play the Doosan Bears, but so many more activities were going on in the stadium to make this a completely memorable event for any foreigner or local. Trust me, I'm a person that grew up in Atlanta where the Braves were on TBS all the time, and I still don't really care that much for baseball.

Sun's out and it's way too bright for these cheap sunglasses.

First of all, there's beer, fried chicken, and cheerleaders. I will remember these as staples of the Korean baseball game. (Never mind what was going on on the field!) What's so special about those things? Well, the beer was reasonably priced (i.e., not $10 for 12 ounces). Thank you, Korea, for giving us the option to tailgate inside the stadium. Fried chicken places are on just about every corner in Korean cities. The locals love it. And with all the options of sauces and seasonings, it's easy to see why. Plus, we were allowed to bring outside chicken (and other food) into the stadium. As for the cheerleaders, well, they're no Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. And in my opinion, they really needed to work on their attire; they looked more gymnasts-in-tutus than hype-girls, but they were entertaining nonetheless. Sometimes more entertaining than the game itself!

Our friend John, enjoying a fried chicken wing which came with a complimentary glove.
Because neatness counts.

Okay, we got into it too.

Lotte is a huge brand in Korea. It's kind of like Wal-Mart plus Disney. And they also have apartment complexes. And a baseball team. And lucky for us fans, that means free plastic bags to put on our heads! Of course, we had to tie them off before applying them atop our noggins. That way, the rich people who manage the Lotte corporation can continue to be rich and hand out even more fancy bags to win over even more potential fans.

If everyone is doing it, then it must be right.

It was a very fun game, and if we have the chance, we'll go to at least one more. It was much more fun than an American baseball game, but then again, I am of the opinion that the only thing fun about American baseball games is tailgating in the parking lot with friends before the game starts. What I'm trying to say is, if you go to Korea, go to a Korean baseball game too.