Seoul Time

I was not prepared for the culture shock when I arrived in Seoul. It was soo nice. I really don't remember everything being so nice. It was hot but everything had airconditioning! And no power cuts! The taxi driver put Peter's address in his GPS and drove me right to his school and I didn't even have to argue about the cost or tip.

Patrick was here visiting for the first week and the three of us had so much fun together. We went to Everland for the rollercoasters. After a few drinks we even got Peter on the steepest wooden rollercoaster in the world. We have done a good amount of bbq and noraebanging (Korean singing rooms) Enough that it made whatever stomache bug I had gotten from India come to the surface. I was pretty sick for a few days, but Patrick was the perfect person to be sick with, as he was totally content to lie in bed all day and watch tv with me. Thank goodness for antibiotics!

I am having fun attempting to remember my Korean from 6 years ago and seeing a lot of old places I used to go to. Peter and I went to a Handsome furs concert last Friday and managed to have a big night out in Hongdae. Then on Sunday we went for a hike that turned out to be bigger the we expected. Some how in our attempts to do a loop we did a straight line across the whole park, but it was a beautiful hike.

There is an opening at Peter's school and it did briefly tempt me, but alas I think I will come home. As much as I love it here I don't think I could live here again, although I am really not looking forward to having to live at home with out Peter.

I can't believe almost 6 months is over already and despite being excited to see my family and friends I really would prefer to keep on travelling. Although I have a feeling it could be awhile before I settle down, and I may be couch surfing for the next while. Free couch anyone? I will have the same phone number though so feel free to call me anytime after the 18th. See you soon!