Jessica and I were to meet Ok for tea and it turned into a gourmet meal at one of the finest restaurants in Seoul. We had the private executive lounge dining room and were treated like royalty. Ok knows the award winning chef and had prepared a several course delectable meal. The luncheon became a party of five when Mr. Lee (C.E.O. of Ok's company) and his son, Mr. Lee unexpectedly came to join us. Straying from the menu a bit as Jess is not shellfish friendly and I was a strict vegetarian at the time, made for interesting segways and a little blushing but it was quite delicious after everything was said and done.
We did go for tea sometime later (three hours, wine pairings and several courses later) and he welcomed us into his home at the base of Namsan tower. The view was epic as was the home he built that was rather modern and pristine.
Inside we found ourselves cozy and warmly lit by 4 o'clock sunshine. It was quaint and modest and we were so grateful for his hospitality that never wavered.It's nice to have a genuinely grand grandfather here in Korea, he's wiser than grandfather time and is far more generous.
He kept saying he felt "like number one", look at his little face- priceless! It's over, I love him.And for the record....
It's too cute not to share, so here's an email from Ok shortly after our afternoon delight:
Dear Ella,
Thank you for your wonderful comment on our lunch. I hope Jessica enjoyed too. Did you get to your friend on time?
I have enjoyed every minute of your company.
I think you can do much better as far as your circumstance is concrened. Make use of the situation you in. I might help to you here and there. I would like to see you someday Embassador to Korea. Reportedly we would have Lady American Embassador soon. You are so young and smart, why not dream of, though extraordinary.
Again thank you for your warm mail and I will be happy to answear your questions on Korean history and culture any time.
All the best,
Ok
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