And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Watching a lot of K-Dramas. It is in fact amazing how dominating western culture is in the far east - in this case South Korea. Side story: Watching this, we've picked up a few words and phrases in Korean. Mrs. CW works with an elderly lady native to that land, who has a limited knowledge of English. She startled this gal the other day - and delighted her - by saying "good morning" to her in Korean, and doing it using the correct social method (status is big there, and you talk to people according to where you fit in the social strata). Good fun for all.
I can speak one single word in Korean, "Thank you." (Com Sah Ham Ni Dah). I found that learning that word in any language is often greeted with a smile.
There is a very large US military presence in S Korea, so I think that is why there is so much English on the signs. I have been there a few times on business trips, and it was pretty easy to get around without knowing much Korean. The thing I've never understood is that Asian car makers put the vehicle names on the car in English, even if the car is sold only in their home market. Why don't they use the local language?
Many Japanese domestic cars and small trucks, as well. In some cases, the pronunciation is similar enough. In other cases, it's as obscure as Cockney slang.
When you pray for Gutierrez, pray also for von Delius, dead on Nurburgring. The one of wedding, the two of postman, always, the three of Ballantine, the four of Auto Union.
Sorry, all I can remember from a poem in the SCCA magazine, maybe sixty years ago...
6: Interesting that the lettering on the bridge is Eastern (Korean?), but that on the (speed limit?) sign is Western.
ReplyDeleteWatching a lot of K-Dramas. It is in fact amazing how dominating western culture is in the far east - in this case South Korea.
DeleteSide story: Watching this, we've picked up a few words and phrases in Korean. Mrs. CW works with an elderly lady native to that land, who has a limited knowledge of English. She startled this gal the other day - and delighted her - by saying "good morning" to her in Korean, and doing it using the correct social method (status is big there, and you talk to people according to where you fit in the social strata). Good fun for all.
I can speak one single word in Korean, "Thank you." (Com Sah Ham Ni Dah). I found that learning that word in any language is often greeted with a smile.
DeleteThere is a very large US military presence in S Korea, so I think that is why there is so much English on the signs. I have been there a few times on business trips, and it was pretty easy to get around without knowing much Korean.
DeleteThe thing I've never understood is that Asian car makers put the vehicle names on the car in English, even if the car is sold only in their home market. Why don't they use the local language?
Many Japanese domestic cars and small trucks, as well. In some cases, the pronunciation is similar enough. In other cases, it's as obscure as Cockney slang.
DeleteFunny place to park your Porsche.
ReplyDeleteStill Life with Porsche
Delete"Who's the U-boat commander?"
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Good thing that Porsche’s engine is in the trunk
ReplyDeleteThose photos of Hwy 1 in Calif remind me of how long it's been since I took that drive...
ReplyDeleteI don't get tired of seeing a VW camper on the beach!
I wonder if that part of Cali is burned up?
DeleteMy favorite is the one with the dog.
ReplyDeleteNice view of the approach\exit for the Carousel turn on the Nürburgring
ReplyDeleteWhich picture is that?
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DeleteWhen you pray for Gutierrez,
Deletepray also for von Delius, dead on Nurburgring.
The one of wedding,
the two of postman, always,
the three of Ballantine,
the four of Auto Union.
Sorry, all I can remember from a poem in the SCCA magazine, maybe sixty years ago...
Again, thank you for another truly terrific "Open Road" photo essay.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the '57 Chevy with the snow and the pups!!!
Right on Larry Larry.
ReplyDeleteDoggies are always appreciated, but #2 is my favorite
ReplyDeleteAnd stupid Porsche, you can't swim
#4) Is that the road between Melbourne and Adelaide?
ReplyDeleteI alway look forward to Friday Open Road. Makes me miss driving cross country with the family and not taking the interstates.and recollecting memories
ReplyDeleteThat blue Impala is a very handsome police car.
ReplyDeleteMy arse started itching the moment I saw the Mexican blanket seat cover
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