For the first time in the long and storied history of Pyeongtaek, three McCrareys graced the fair city with their presence.
Nephews Justin and Joshua came down for a visit with their favorite uncle. I showed them around the army base and they were suitably impressed.
Fed the hungry boys lunch at the Alaska Mining Company, one of the fine dining establishments on Camp Humphreys. Justin declared it the biggest burger he’d ever seen in Korea.
Luckily both the nephs were up for a hike. I took them on my “3 parks” hour and a half loop walk. They seemed to tolerate it well, although we were all drenched in sweat when we finished.
Rested up some and showered then it was time to introduce the boys to the Anjeong-ri nightlife.
First stop was Horse and Cow where we were well served by the Lana, the bartender from Uzbekistan.
Next stop was Mass bar where my favorite barkeep Mi Young gave the boys a friendly welcome. Hmm, she never welcomes ME like that..
The owner of Galaxy bar came in to Mass (which is owned by her mother) and gave me some good natured flak about cheating on her bar. So I promised we’d visit Galaxy next. Promise kept!
Then it was on to Shooters bar. Della, the African gal from Cameroon is a hoot. She can parry all my witty jabs and pay them back in spades. Always have a good time there. The gal in yellow is the owner, Tee. Well into our afternoon hike she spotted us on the street and called out to me insisting I visit her bar that night. The boys were impressed that everyone in town seems to know me. Well, everyone in the bar biz anyway…
I left the youngsters at Shooters and stumbled on home. Just can’t hang the way I used to. They continued their good times without me then made it home safe and sound on their own.
They are both still snoring away the day. While I wait for them to get their asses moving I’ll share some other photos from my bar life this weekend.
“Mama” and Lana from Horse and Cow.
Me and So Yeon, the owner of Galaxy.
An action shot from Friday night in Galaxy. I’m usually the only miguk in the place.
Hanging with Della from Cameroon at Shooters…
Mi Young from Mass bar. Interesting gal. Spends all her free time working at the animal rescue shelter. Says she has 8 dogs at her house waiting for adoption too. Can’t imagine what that’s like, but good for her to be so committed to a worthy cause. I told her I was a sick puppy but I don’t think she got what I meant. Ah well.
Seems neither reason is good enough these days…
Yeah, well who needs it?
My personal assistant/caregiver from the PI is always sending me encouragement from afar.
Thanks for looking out for me Loraine.
Still need to get a bike ride in and then do my 2 hours of walking. Assuming the nephews ever wake up…
An uncommon alignment of the planets this is—the appearance, in force, of Clan McCrarey, standing fast and proud upon the brae, kilts and manly tackle flapping in the breeze, claymores and battleaxes in hand!
Ha! Indeed we were embracing our Scotch/Irish heritage last night…
Wow glad u have a caregiver…and that is how Filipinas are good at….and meant to be…