Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Jen's Adventures
One of the things I, Jen, have picked up while here in Korea is a love for riding. I've always liked riding, since my first ride on the back of a Harley and then multiple rides on a red Yamaha in Guam ... but now I am developing a love for DRIVING.
When we moved into Seoul, we were just far enough away from my new school that walking or a bus could take 30 minutes. Driving, on the other hand, takes 10 or less. That's where it started.
When we moved into Seoul, we were just far enough away from my new school that walking or a bus could take 30 minutes. Driving, on the other hand, takes 10 or less. That's where it started.
We picked up what was supposed to be a 50 cc scooter for a cheap price. Then we learned why it was so cheap. We live on the side of Namsan which is probably the highest point in Seoul - it's where Seoul Tower is located. The ride to school involves both up and down hill and the poor little scooter just didn't have the steam.
I was brave enough to consider a step up. We stopped by our local bike shop, where they've come to know at least the bald foreigner who comes in, if not his wife, too. They laughed at my scooter and said "Made in China." Cory test drove a few other 50 cc bikes that had considerably more power, so we made the trade.
I had this scooter for about 6 months and loved it, though I can't find any pictures of it! It wasn't super powerful, but it got me where I needed to go, shopping bags fit between my feet when necessary, and I could even drive it to church and my mid week Bible study. It seemed perfect for me. There are other adventures I had on it I could share, but those are for another time.
I became a little dissatisfied with its lack of power, but had promised that I wouldn't keep upgrading. Someone else made the decision for us and stole it right out of our driveway about 2 weeks ago.
Our buddy, Eddy, left Korea in August and left his scooter with us to sell. He hadn't had any luck and we didn't mind. Ok, I didn't mind! I enjoyed riding his 125 cc!
So, the end of the story is that it seems we will be purchasing Eddy's bike from him for me. I love driving it and still feel like I'm not in over my head! I don't know that I'll ever graduate to a bigger bike or motorcycle style. I like wearing skirts to school and can still do it modestly!
I was brave enough to consider a step up. We stopped by our local bike shop, where they've come to know at least the bald foreigner who comes in, if not his wife, too. They laughed at my scooter and said "Made in China." Cory test drove a few other 50 cc bikes that had considerably more power, so we made the trade.
I had this scooter for about 6 months and loved it, though I can't find any pictures of it! It wasn't super powerful, but it got me where I needed to go, shopping bags fit between my feet when necessary, and I could even drive it to church and my mid week Bible study. It seemed perfect for me. There are other adventures I had on it I could share, but those are for another time.
I became a little dissatisfied with its lack of power, but had promised that I wouldn't keep upgrading. Someone else made the decision for us and stole it right out of our driveway about 2 weeks ago.
Our buddy, Eddy, left Korea in August and left his scooter with us to sell. He hadn't had any luck and we didn't mind. Ok, I didn't mind! I enjoyed riding his 125 cc!
So, the end of the story is that it seems we will be purchasing Eddy's bike from him for me. I love driving it and still feel like I'm not in over my head! I don't know that I'll ever graduate to a bigger bike or motorcycle style. I like wearing skirts to school and can still do it modestly!
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