Lotte Hotel Seoul Downtown

... I have so many other things to do.<br><br>I caught a random bus (not really, but it turned out to be - I thought it went to Gyeongbokgung but that's only in the opposite direction). Went to Seoul station and walked back towards Gyeongbokgung. It was Chuseok so there were a lot of people around Gwanghwamun plaza. I went there and took a few photos, and there was a fountain so I went around that too. It was actually quite fun as there was a ...

... offered and in spite of the chef preparing it less spicy for me as the waiter promised, I was on fire for a while. At night time we had a Korean barbecue, which was quite delicious. We already knew the little chimneys to suck away the smoke of the little grills at every table from Melbourne, but it was a nice experience to enjoy the authentic barbecue in Korea itself. It wasn't to be our last Korean barbecue for the trip.<br>The next day we had a ...

... was a huge black sticky carpet stain on top of my loft and they bought me pastel pink bedsheets. wow. <br><br>After a quick review of my living quarters, Soo and Daniel took me a few blocks to HOME PLUS. It's something along the lines of a Wal-Mart/Albertsons to grab a few things such as water and detergent for my apartment. It has about 3 levels of shopping which includes a electronics floor, a grocery floor, and a clothing/gadgets/accessories floor. <br><br>Knocked out.<br ...

... gone all Hugh Grant and speaking the Queen's English either. I didn't recognise my own voice! The kids didn't even recognise when I read out their own names. Oh yeah, and the kids all have English names too. Apparently given by their parents although some have names such as Tiger, Moon and Snow. Takes some getting used to!<br><br>Not sure what tommorrow will bring. I didn't really expect to be teaching today so I've learned to expect the unexpected!<br>

... to bring both of my cameras, which was the worst idea ever.  I was not able to take any photos, because I did not want to ruin my cameras.  We took a walking tour here, but it was shortened due to the rain.  The palace was huge!  I ended up being forced into purchasing an umbrella here, because even though I had my cameras under my poncho, they were still getting considerably wet.  Umbrellas are a lifesaver!  I then wrapped up my cameras in my poncho with the strap of ...

... scar down the middle of him head. During that summer, we spent nearly every weekend together, enjoying the outdoors in Aspen and Moab. We camped. We hiked. We talked about life and what it all means. We've always been able to pick up right where we left off. Actually, whenever I made trips back to Iowa, he was often the one person I'd want to see, aside from my family. I last saw him in October when he stopped by mom's house to catch up. <br><br>I think Derek and I had both experienced ...

... Ha! Wish me luck! I hope they don't grade too hard! Some of the other classes have teenagers who are at really low levels and those classes are the hardest to teach. I can't just give them something to color like I can in the kindergarten classes. And I can't play hangman for 10 minutes like I can with the 10 year olds. I have to spend the afternoon thinking of age-appropriate games and incentives. I have a feeling they are not going to participate just because they ...

... to bask in the placid beauty of the pavilion with majestic Mt. Namsan at the backdrop. At that hour, silence engulfed that part of Gyeongbokgung, making it an ideal place for meanderings and musings. I can't think of a more sublime way to laze around during a somber afternoon in Seoul than being there. <br> <br> Walking further up north, I discovered that there were so many hidden courtyards and buildings where ...

... people! However, all of the areas around the Gangnam stop on Line 2 is where the affluent people live...and that is south of the river. Oo, but Apgujeong on Line 3 is one of the most wealthy areas in the city! Super fancy! Koreans wear medical face masks all the time! At first I freaked out and thought there was a crazy TB outbreak in the country! But now I think it is to keep their mouth and nose warm and also to cut down on the pollution they inhale ...

... t do the whole rusty trompone/screwdriver move which consists of sticking a hooked finger in your male friends ass.(wow that looks extremely gay to see that in writing) Never been a big fan of receiving or giving that move but Koreans do thangs a lil different apparently. The other day I had one of my students this sweet lil girl in 2nd grade, 1st time at my school and I'm her first teacher , straight roll up on me from behind as im walkin down the hall ...