A city with Seoul
Well, we have finally gotten into a groove in Korea. It took long enough, but the weather has broke (translate: it's barable to be outside), we know a few Korean words and some of the street signs are in English. After landing a sweet apartment at $17/night and a few friends to show us the sights, life it good again.
Unbelievably, we survived "Superbowl Monday." Never in my life have I started drinking at 7:30 in the morning...and I can honestly say that I will most likely never again. It took some work, but we found a bar that was actually open at that ungodly hour in Itaewon. If you have ever been to this part of Seoul, you know it is like "Little America" there. Lots of fast food, bars, and familiar retail stores. Ahhh...we're home! We opt for a nice little sports pub, quickly make friends with our Nations' finest on leave from Yonsang Military Command Post. What a treat, to be surrounded by people who know what the heck you're saying. We soon learn that the whole base has the day off and if ever there was a time to invade a country...this was it. A little unsettling when you realize Seoul would have front row seats for any fireworks that might be lobbed over the DMZ.
Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year. Many of the major Asian cities (and all of China) pretty much shut down for parades and festivals. We hope to partake in some festivities and see more of what Seoul has to offer. Today we toured the main palace which is located near city hall. It's a strange blend of the old and the new as one walks through a palace and garden surrounded by skyscrapers. It will make for some interesting photos. It's starting to look like Seoul will be our home for a while to come.
Unbelievably, we survived "Superbowl Monday." Never in my life have I started drinking at 7:30 in the morning...and I can honestly say that I will most likely never again. It took some work, but we found a bar that was actually open at that ungodly hour in Itaewon. If you have ever been to this part of Seoul, you know it is like "Little America" there. Lots of fast food, bars, and familiar retail stores. Ahhh...we're home! We opt for a nice little sports pub, quickly make friends with our Nations' finest on leave from Yonsang Military Command Post. What a treat, to be surrounded by people who know what the heck you're saying. We soon learn that the whole base has the day off and if ever there was a time to invade a country...this was it. A little unsettling when you realize Seoul would have front row seats for any fireworks that might be lobbed over the DMZ.
Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year. Many of the major Asian cities (and all of China) pretty much shut down for parades and festivals. We hope to partake in some festivities and see more of what Seoul has to offer. Today we toured the main palace which is located near city hall. It's a strange blend of the old and the new as one walks through a palace and garden surrounded by skyscrapers. It will make for some interesting photos. It's starting to look like Seoul will be our home for a while to come.
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