Passenger Talesstories about my experiences as a traveler and passenger

How come when we think of beaches, it should have white sand? I am guilty of associating beautiful beaches with white sand. I do not know if it’s because white sand makes the water look bluer or greener and the area look cleaner than grey sand. But there must be something about white sand because all the brochures featuring beautiful beaches like that in sandestin have sand that is so white and glittering in the midday sun. I guess beauty in that sense is just universal.

Now that I’m back at home, the electric fan will become my best friend. It does not have to be Minka Aire, any old fan that emits cool air will do. I will really miss the cold weather especially during the times when I feel the sweat trickling down my back or beading my forehead. I will miss the times when wanting to air condition your room means opening the window and letting in the chilly air. My other friends don’t like the cold and I’m the only contrary one because I like it. I definitely prefer fall or winter to summer season.

When you think about open expanse of beachfront, the beguiling hum and view of the ocean and the sound, then think about Outer Banks vacation rental. Outer Banks not only offers these natural amenities and temperate climate, it also offers some historical sites and parks. One of the islands, Ockracoke, was the home base of the notorious pirate, Edward Teach, popularly known as Blackbeard. Now that I am swamped with a lot of schoolwork, I wish that I could be out somewhere lazing around on the beach and reading pocket books. Outer Banks seems to be the perfect place to imagine myself in now.

I think orlando vacations will not be complete without a trip to Disneyworld. Visiting Disneyworld or Disneyland has always been a childhood fantasy of mine. Of course Orlando offers other equally exciting places like Universal Studios and SeaWorld. I guess this must be a wonderful city to visit if you are a kid. Imagine visiting all those theme parks and wet and wonderful water parks. I wish I had the opportunity when I was a child because even though I know that as an adult I would still enjoy these places but it is still different from the wonder and innocence kids feel for these places.

We are going on a field research and study trip or just field trip in short. It is going to be this coming weekend. It was supposed to be during the first week of September but was cancelled due to the H1N1 scare. We will be going to Ulsan and visit Hyundai Motors Company and Hyundai Heavy Industries. I am sure we will be touring some parts of their facilities. If it was similar to our trip to Hynix and KDB, then these companies may have their small museum showcasing their technologies and some equipment they use. Maybe there will be some industrial hand wheels, machineries, and old equipment on display. But what I really enjoy are the souvenirs they give after the tour. I already have a collection of souvenirs from key chain to a 4G USB.

We went to Mt. Namhansanseong yesterday for the school hike. It was quite an easy hike compared to the two I have been to but it was still quite tiring. On the bus on our way to Mt. Namhansanseong I was struck by the beauty of the passing scenery. The mountains were auburn-colored with splashes of yellow. I could not stop staring and admiring and wishing that the bus would stop so that I can take pictures. It is my first time to experience the four seasons but even before, I always found fall to be beautiful whenever I see pictures of it in magazines or see it on television. Now that I am experiencing it, I’m not the least bit disappointed. I love the way the leaves change colors, some red, others orange, and the ginkos are yellow. When they are all mixed together, it’s like a splash of vibrant colors when there used to be just green. I have friends who told me that autumn is depressing like winter because the night falls early and it’s cold but I disagree. Autumn is awesome. It’s colorful and the weather is cool and sometimes chilly but it reminds of ealy mornings in the countryside during summer vacations. The downside of autumn is of course the falling leaves. Gardeners and groundkeepers have additional work of gathering the leaves that are continuously falling and littering the streets but to an observer like me, the leaves on the streets add to the beautiful atmosphere.

When we were hiking back to the bus, I told my friends I wish I could live somewhere where I can experience the fall season again. It’s definitely my favorite of the four seasons.

When I think about Florida, I think about the sand, sea, sky and some palm trees. Of course, all these are from what I have learned watching TV, reading books and talking to people who have been there. Another thing I know about it is that it is a retirement community where senior citizens enjoy the warm climate, which is more forgiving of their arthritis and rheumatism. It has great beaches, especially in panama city beach florida, which is a very popular destination of college students during spring break. So I guess this state is not only for the old but for young people also.

Imagine if there are moving companies Los Angeles that will take on jobs of moving from Seoul, Korea to Los Angeles, and then I know some people who would be glad of the service. This coming December, students who are going to participate in the Global Master’s Program, will be moving to the different parts of the United States for the second year of their studies. All the married students will be bringing their wives and kids along so I imagine the logistics of it all will be quite a nightmare. I am sure their wives would be very happy to hire moving companies if it were only possible. Most of the companies now are going global so why not moving companies as well?

Here in Korea, hiking is really a favourite exercise, especially of the older people. I am not really fond of any physical exertion but I am game to try some things so when I got invited to hike, I went for it. The first time was in one of the mountains here in Seoul while the second one was in Seoraksan. Both times, I was the last to reach the top. I really have a hard time going up. The more I walk, the faster I can hear my air intakes and my heart beating. I think it is because of my asthma that I have hard time breathing whenever I go on hikes and that is why I always lag behind. But despite the discomfort and lagging behind, I was able to reach the top and see the great views the mountains had to offer.

Summer is here once again. Unless I am on the beach, I do not think I like the summer season very much. Of course, I am still getting used to summer in July and August instead of March and April, like in the Philippines. It is so hot outside and climbing the hill to the dorm is really a sacrifice. If we did not need to save our money for the trip to Japan, I would have asked my friends to go to the East Sea and spend some days in a cottage near the beach. I wish I were one of those people who own Myrtle beach vacation rentals so that I can spend some part of the summer on the beach and when I get tired of the heat, I can have it rented and earn some money to travel to a colder place. It would be like having the best of both worlds.