Hi, everyone!

It was soo good to read about the Haenyeo. Here on Jeju Island, we see them many times with their orange floats bobbin g on the water. Several times my wife and I have helped them to carry their heavy load of seaweed and "sora", the turban shells, to their station where they sort and clean their catch. Haenyeo stations are located all around the coast of the island, and there are heaps of shells usually located on the beaches near them, great spots for collecting!

Several times they have given my wife and me some of their "sora" to take home and cook. We have them steamed, with the foot removed, sliced, and fried lightly in butter, with a little salt and pepper. Once, my son-in-law and I bought a lot of turbans for a friend in Seoul. In return, the Haenyeo prepared some , sliced and raw, for us, with some sauces for dipping. Very nice!

My son-in-law's mother was a Haenyeo. She said that it was hard work.

I wish everyone on Conch-L a Happy New Year!

Ron Noseworthy