Captain's Log: Star Date August 12, 2026


Captain's Log: Star Date August 12, 2026
Summer Shore Leave and the Launch of Year Two
Summer shore leave was a success.
The planetary terrain of Jeju was thoroughly charted. Oreums and Olle trails were conquered. Beaches were explored, and multiple local cafes were sampled for vital nutrients.
Our starship has completed its refit. The crew is fully rested.
As I embark on year two of this ongoing mission, we clear the space dock for new adventures. I look forward to working with familiar allies to engage young minds and boldly go into the next academic quadrant.






Gorgeous Hydrangeas bloom nearly everywhere most of June.



Dog sitting for Koda

Dog sitting Mr. Darcy (whose personality is far more representative of Mr. Bingley)

View from my new apartment- I moved from the 1st to the 4th floor

I spent the early part of the summer teaching a friend's children how not to drown (I hesitate to say swim, because teaching in the ocean is significantly harder than in a pool).  This was our reward for hard work.



Treat after completing the Olle Trail that skirts along Cactus Beach- made with cactus flower juice






Oreum - 800 steps to the top!

Jeju Deer, Noru,  along the Oreum trail










Korean BBQ- famous Jeju Black Pork





Bayern Münchin FC came to Jeju to play a friendly match against Jeju FC.  It was a fun way to say goodbye to summer.






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