Visits to South Korea

Posted on February 10, 2018 by vanbraman

Through the years I have made multiple trips to South Korea. Tonight I am remembering some of those trips and will just share some images with a tiny bit of commentary 🙂

Seoul, South Korea - New and Old - Palaces and Skyscrapers - January in SeoulThe images are all from Seoul, since it is where I have spent the most time. Seoul is a  mix of the modern and the ancient as seen in this picture. This is an older picture and the skyline behind this old royal pavilion has really changed since then.

Jogno Tower, Seoul, South Korea, Late Night RestaurantHere is a modern building in Seoul. This is the Jogno tower. I shared this picture in a post about a Korean drama that I enjoyed watching. See. Korean Drama Title Sequence

Hoehyeon Underground Shopping Arcade - Seoul Record Stores - LP's - Seoul Vinyl - Vintage Record ShopI think about this place whenever I see old records. There is an area in the Seoul underground that has several shops that sell old vinyl. See: Seoul Vinyl

Korean BBQ - Small Dishes - meal finished - Korean Food - Remains of the MealOf course, one of my favorite memories of South Korea is the food. Eating out with a group is definitely an event that is memorable. The many little dishes when eating out in Korea are very interesting. See: More Seoul Food

Dak Galbi - Korean Food - Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken - Lunch in SeoulHere is some delicious Dak Galbi. See A Little Seoul Food to see how this is cooked.

OK, back to watching Curling 🙂

Steven

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Santa Maria Cracker Barrel

Posted on February 9, 2018 by vanbraman

The first California Cracker Barrel opened this week in Victorville, California. The second one in California will open sometime around May in Sacramento, and a third one has been approved in Santa Maria.

Santa Maria Cracker Barrel, California, New RestaurantsI had heard earlier rumors about a Cracker Barrel in Santa Maria so I have been watching for news. This week the Santa Maria planning commission issued a planned development permit to Cracker Barrel for a site at the corner of Bradley and Betteravia.

Santa Maria Cracker Barrel, Bradley, Betteravia Road, LowesThe site is just off of Hwy 101 so if you are heading up or down the coast between the Bay Area and LA it will be a good stopping point. Santa Maria is about two hours north of LA and about four hours south of the Bay Area.

This will be a good location for Cracker Barrel as Hwy 101 has a lot of tourist traffic.

Cracker Barrel, Old Country Store, St. Joseph, Missouri, Food FixThe drawings and plans for the Santa Maria location submitted to the planning commission look much like all the other Cracker Barrel’s, so here is what to expect 🙂

Cracker Barrel, Retail section, Old Country Store, Waiting for SeatingOf course, you will still get to shop while you wait to be seated.

Chicken Fried Chicken, Cracker Barrel, Old Country Store, Food FixThen it will be time for some good comfort food.

Santa Maria may be worth a road trip as it is not far from Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo  where I have some friends I haven’t visited for awhile.

California Cracker Barrel, First Locations, Victorville, Sacramento, Santa MariaBy this time next year, this should be the map of Cracker Barrel locations in California.

I have heard that the short term plan for California is for six locations. Where will the other three be?

Steven

 

 

 

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