spring is here....to stay?

Today was a warmer sunny day finally, but there was still a cool, crisp breeze. When William and I went for an afternoon ride we could smell the ocean in the air at times. It was a fresh salty smell, and a nice change from the farm animal smell we often get. It makes sense since we're maybe only a 30 minute drive away from Pyeongtaek Port, but I never noticed an ocean smell when we arrived, before it got cold.

About halfway into our ride we rode up a steep climb that led to a little Buddhist temple. It's the red building in the background.
Then we rode back down and William tried to pet some cows, but they were too shy. They kept backing away but then he'd move a little bit and they'd come back. I think he finally got to pet one who was a little more brave than the rest.The magnolias are in bloom and they're beautiful. I love magnolias. It's getting prettier here now that things are starting to flower and turn green again. The farmers are all plowing their fields, so soon there will be lots of green to see. I can't wait!

Tomorrow I'll try to post some photos of our weekend trip to Seoul. William did a 120 km group ride. Yes, he's nuts, but it wasn't supposed to be that long. I'd thought about riding and am so glad I did not!