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Old 16 October 2010, 11:11 PM   #1
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Exploring With My Explorer (pt. 1)

My wife and I decided to take an end-of-summer vacation. First stop is to Seoul, Korea to pay a visit to my in-laws, whom we haven't seen in a while. Then it's off to Thailand to explore Phuket and Koh Phi Phi for some real fun and relaxation.

Went to bed at
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Our plane
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Waiting to board
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Somewhere over Japan
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The view from my in-laws' balcony
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Old 16 October 2010, 11:18 PM   #2
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Nice photos - thanks for posting! Look forward to seeing the Exp in Thailand!
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Old 16 October 2010, 11:19 PM   #3
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Old 16 October 2010, 11:25 PM   #4
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Old 16 October 2010, 11:32 PM   #5
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The craziest flea market ever
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Some Korean fast food
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It was pretty tasty
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Visit to an ancient palace
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Old 17 October 2010, 12:09 AM   #6
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Kam sam ha me da, this is the only I can speak in Korean. Hey, don't forget to get some Mina Shin's MV.
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Old 17 October 2010, 12:19 AM   #7
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Wrist check in the mirror before heading out to...
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...one of the world's largest fish markets
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Poor little suckers
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A master chef in action
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Super fresh sashimi (still squirming)
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Old 17 October 2010, 12:28 AM   #8
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Wife's turn
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Old 17 October 2010, 12:30 AM   #9
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Old 17 October 2010, 12:33 AM   #10
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Looks like you and your wife are sure enjoying your vacation!!!
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:06 AM   #11
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Night life
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Dinner
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What I like to call "Korean fajitas"
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:14 AM   #12
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Had sore feet from walking around all day so my wife and her friend took me to a spa to relax and recharge
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:15 AM   #13
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:27 AM   #14
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A tour through the old country wearing the traditional costume
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:29 AM   #15
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Thanks, I enjoyed your pics.
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:30 AM   #16
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Stay tuned for Part 2 coming at you from Thailand.

Thanks for watching.
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:41 AM   #17
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Stay tuned for Part 2 coming at you from Thailand.

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Old 17 October 2010, 02:44 AM   #18
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Wow I felt like I was there. Thanks for sharing!!!!
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Old 17 October 2010, 03:19 AM   #19
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Those are some fine travel photos! Thanks for sharing! Wear your Explorer in good health for years to come. Cheers, Bill P.
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Old 17 October 2010, 03:22 AM   #20
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Niiice! :)
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Old 17 October 2010, 03:29 AM   #21
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Old 17 October 2010, 03:34 AM   #22
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Nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 17 October 2010, 06:35 AM   #23
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Wow!!!

Those are some of the nicest travel photos I have seen.

Were the ones of your and your wife professionally done???
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Old 17 October 2010, 06:37 AM   #24
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Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing.

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Old 17 October 2010, 06:48 AM   #25
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Excellent - any pics of some tasty kimchee?
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Old 17 October 2010, 08:21 AM   #26
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Wow!!!

Those are some of the nicest travel photos I have seen.

Were the ones of your and your wife professionally done???

All photos were taken with a regular point-and-shoot camera (Canon Powershot SD1400IS).
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Old 17 October 2010, 08:28 AM   #27
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Exploring, indeed! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 17 October 2010, 11:24 AM   #28
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Very nice.

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Old 17 October 2010, 01:00 PM   #29
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love it! I was in korea 3 weeks ago as well! I hope you are enjoying your time!
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Old 17 October 2010, 01:36 PM   #30
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Great pics...you're clearly having a wonderful time.
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