Author Archives: UnderCoverChris

About UnderCoverChris

An American traveler teaching English in South Korea. See the world through my eyes.

I’ve done that.

Posted on December 17, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

I’ve strolled along a beach in the Philippines.  I’ve taken a speedboat tour of the Islands of Thailand.  I’ve volunteered in a refugee camp in El Salvador.  I’ve preached about Jesus to the Yao and Chichewa people of Malawi.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Country

Posted on September 20, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

After five hours on the road, we finally pull up to the small farmhouse.  April’s mother is sitting on the porch, arms crossed and stone faced.  She’s not happy to see me.  This is going to be a weekend from … Continue reading →

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Betrayed

Posted on September 17, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

Officer Ramirez slid open the heavy oak door.  His heart immediately sank.  As an Officer of the Law, he was no stranger to the smell of burning marijuana, but it always broke his heart when it greeted him at his … Continue reading →

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Watch Out, John Wayne!

Posted on September 15, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a wild dusty town in Mexico where all the people are short, and you want to go into a saloon for a drink, and you see a bar and its got bright … Continue reading →

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Korean Wedding

Posted on September 10, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

I step out of the taxi and light up a cigarette.  I’m in front of a Korean wedding hall.  Today, I get to see a real Korean wedding! Lots of people in suits and dresses are milling about outside.  I … Continue reading →

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Woman of the Sea

Posted on September 9, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

On a recent trip to Jeju Island, we visited the Haenyeo Museum, where we learned about the women deep sea divers of Korea.  While touring about, we had opportunity to stop and take pictures.  We ended up helping drag their heavy … Continue reading →

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Follow me to Korea!

Posted on September 9, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

I still have the dream.  I’m lying in my new girlfriend’s arms.  And… oh, I can’t bear it… and she looks at me sweetly and says, “Chris, my love, come live with me in Korea.”  And its a terrible, horrible … Continue reading →

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The Haunting

Posted on September 5, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

I had the unfortunate experience of being haunted by a real ghost! I was living in Antigua, Guatemala at the time, and didn’t know about any ghosts, until I went to visit a friend of mine, who is a shaman.  Shamans are … Continue reading →

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Chris vs. The Bear

Posted on September 5, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

One time I almost got eaten by a bear! I drove up to Yellowstone to visit my friend Jim.  We climbed Mount Gran Teton (which means “Big Breast”, apparently someone thought thats what they looked like), a trek that took … Continue reading →

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Sleeping with the Dragon

Posted on September 4, 2010 by UnderCoverChris

The Dragon knew he was in trouble the moment his new client said his wife’s name.  Marilynn Stuart.  He just agreed to represent the husband of the woman he was sleeping with.

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