Spring weekends.

I really love this spring weather that Cheonan has been experiencing.  After such a long and dreary winter, spring seems like a breath of fresh air.  On top of that, Korea is absolutely stunning in the spring.  There are cherry blossom trees in bloom everywhere.  Trees that I never before realized were cherry blossom trees have begun to sprout delicate soft pink flowers.  I can actually go to work now wearing only a cardigan.  I never thought this would be possible - winter seemed like it would never end!

Here are the cherry blossoms across the street from our building.

 That's our apartment building in the back.

Over the weekends, Doug and I have been spending a lot of time outside just trying to soak in the beautiful day.  Lately, we have been running and going for walks around a lake that is about one mile away from our apartment building.  The lake is located at the bottom of a mountain right next to one of Cheonan's universities and has a paved path all around it, so it is perfect for running.  There are always tons of families and students walking around the lake both in the evening and on the weekend.  We've been running there for awhile now and have always wanted to try a cafe that is overlooking the lake.  Finally, two Saturdays ago, we decided to go for a long walk to enjoy the cherry blossoms and to check out the cafe.

When we finally made it to the cafe, we were able to sit up top on the balcony, enjoy the sunshine, and people watch.   I ordered one of the best iced lattes I have ever had in my life and can't wait to go back this Saturday to get another one.  We sat for a few hours talking, looking out over the lake, and enjoying our coffee.  Maybe twenty or so minutes before we left, a girl sitting at the table next to us handed us a drawing and said "gift".  She had drawn our faces with some flowers around it!  It was so sweet and we now have custom artwork hanging in our apartment ;)

Here's a really corny picture of my holding our new drawing...we were pretty excited!  We really love the cafe and I think it'll become one of our favorite places in Cheonan.  We already can't wait to take Doug's parents there when they visit.  Below are just a few more cherry blossom pictures to enjoy!