Dusky rice fields to the north of Seoul, punctuated by the eagerly lengthening shoots, reflect the summer-hazy skies above

Train rides somedays feel too short, even on the slow track, en route to Kanyeon to the East

Buddha's Birthday brought colour and excitement to streets and holy places in Seoul, rivalling that of the christmas season. Spring melts into summer like an il-chon-on waffle cone in Joongkyedong.

an end to mysteriousness

While a month without word might indicate that I've been swept up and lost within a frenetic flury of friends and freedom, I can also admit a growing rootedness within my place here, to the changing seasons, to ever-evolving relationships and to my yet uncertain future plans. Some shots from the past month or so...

It has been so thrilling to share in the excitement of rock climbing with such an inspiring, warm community of climbers and will be's - another bomber day at kanyeon

Rafting along the Hantangang near the DMZ pulled to the surface memories of the Kootenai ribbon and the Bow back closer to home, but with days like this, finding and being home is a state of mind - and it is a wonderful place.