Nature Girl

Leaving Vail with my "I'm not one of those outdoorsy Colorado nature girls" attitude, I was surprised to find myself in such a quiet frenzy to find a bit of nature around here. It was a big change suddenly become surrounded by miles and miles of highrises, unreadable storefronts and advertisments, and a disorderly traffic flow among the tiny side streets without sidewalks. After spending the winter among the great beauty of mountain scenery, wide open spaces, and warm sunshine, I was quite desperate to escape the cement. I was glad to find out: it exists. I would never had guessed I'd be so happy to rent a crappy old rusty bike, feel the wind in my hair, and pedal alongside the Han River (which separates Seoul into North and South). Later, I sat contently on a plastic stool and admired the view; the endless row of city buildings that lined the riverbed walls. I watched the people rollerblading and biking and picnicking in the grass. What a lovely summer day in June!