The title of this post might come as a shock to some, Mt. Kilimanjaro (the tallest mountain in Africa) being even more far-removed from home than my current residence in Korea. Not only that, but just a year ago I underwent knee surgery and must seem crazy to attempt something like this. Given the stipulations …
Day: September 7, 2018
As you may well be aware, I recently returned to Korea for my second go-around at teaching. After living with a homestay family for the entire first year, I was ready to move out and attempt the bachelor life in my own single apartment. By contract, only first-year teachers with the Fulbright program are required …
The surreal journey of my bike began weeks ago, the seed of a dream to have suitable Nathan-sized transportation at my disposal overseas in Korea. In the past, together we have survived some testing situations and bonded through those struggles. When we first crossed paths, he was already 10 years or so my senior, a …