Fred took us on another amazing adventure Monday. We finished our morning "chores" and had a full day without any specific assignments. So with some free time, and a desire to see more of this amazing place -he got out a map of Daegu, found Apsan Park, and said let's go! So off we went.


Side note: Fred is an amazing navigator. He can look at a map and know exactly which way to go. Believe me that's not easy here. I am very grateful he is willing to drive because I have made a solemn vow never to drive in Korea. For our safety and those of everyone on the road! Besides that, its really hard to drive with your eyes closed- which is what I do when the traffic gets scary.
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Pressured air house to blow the sand
off your shoes . Brilliant! |
Oh how I loved this adventure. We found a beautiful forested park, an oasis in the middle of this huge city. It was a bit of a hike, but well worth the effort. A small part of the path was rock, the rest was well groomed dirt. I loved the smell of pine and the crunch of mountain soil under my feet. I loved the chirping birds and the canopy of green above. It was a
sanctuary to me. Something about this beautiful environment is restorative, calming and invigorating all at the same time. After a hike of about a mile, we came to a cable car station. For 8,000 won each ($8) we could ride even farther up the mountain. The panoramic view was breath taking. The stark difference between the city and the park was obvious. The feeling of being in a sanctuary was magnified even more. We spent about thirty minutes up top before riding the cable car back down. As we hiked down to our car, I felt such a sense of gratitude. Being close to God's creations in their natural state draws me closer to the Creator.
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Even the outhouse had an
Asian flare. |

I have been thinking about our need for sanctuary, an escape from the sometimes chaotic world around us. We crave relief from the constant noise and intrusion. We can find sanctuary in beautiful natural environments, in our churches or other places of worship. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we often find sanctuary in our temples. Yet, sometimes it is not possible to retreat to such places. So we need to make our homes sanctuaries. Places of respite. Places of love, peace, service and devotion to God. Making our home a sanctuary can bless our lives, and we can share that peace as we invite others in.
Thank you for sharing your many extraordinary moments with us. I love the photos! Keep them coming.
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