As summer rolls along we are finding ourselves to be tourists more than teachers. Our working hours have changed since it is the summer holidays for the students. We now teach in the morning and have most of the afternoon off, allowing for more time to explore this crazy concrete jungle.
Last Saturday we had a great day of touring and sightseeing. We went biking along the Han River in Seoul in the morning. Found a random place to have lunch. Then jumped on the Ferry boat from Jamsil to Youido Island also along the Han River. The ride was about an hour and we were able to gauge where we were as the boat sailed along. Another added bonus was the weather is was overcast and not smoggy. The air quality was decent which made for good pictures and less humidity. That is definitely something to be thankful for because we've been having lots of humidity and rain.
After the ferry boat we got off and ventured into the 63 Building. This is the tallest building in Seoul, they have a viewing tower on the 63rd floor so we braved the elevator and went to the top. We were greeted with a spectacular view of Seoul. With the great weather and lack of smog we took some great shots until the camera battery died. Last time I was in Korea I didn't go up this tower. I am glad I saved it for this past weekend because the view was better than the Seoul Tower. (my opinion)
Chris and I spend a lot of time traveling to get places. If you expect to go anywhere in the city from our place it takes at least an hour. Even to our church which is in the same city takes almost an hour. The subway system is very convenient but, it can take a long time. The buses as well, but the buses for getting around Suwon where we live, can be a pain. If church took an hour to get to in Canada how many of us would go to it? Not many, here though travel is just part of life and when it takes less than an hour to get somewhere that's a bonus. Such a different mindset.
Church has been going great. We are in a Bible study with 3 other married couples from church. It's nice to be part of it and get to know some more people. Plus we get to see what kind of housing the different schools give their teachers.
I went swimming with a friend a few days ago at a public pool. That was quite an experience. It was my first time, in Korea you have to cover you hair in the pool. Or so we thought. I put on a hat and shoved my hair in it. As soon as we got in the pool the lifeguards were waving at us and motioning for us to get out. Find out we have to have a 'swimming cap'. Unfair though because there were other girls in the pool with only hats on as well. I guess foreigners cant get away with every thing. Also you have never seen so many speedo bathing suits and high heels on the pool deck. Fascinating, and the deep end well that was up to my waist... if you call that deep. I am glad I went but definitely not again.
Wow this blog is getting long I am almost done hang on. This weekend we leave for holidays in Jeju. Very excited and looking forward to it. I will definitely update the blog and put on some pictures when we get back.
Well I hope you all have been enjoying the updates and silly adventures I am posting about. Also Check out the post below as there are a bunch of pictures there! Enjoy :)
blessing
Becca and Chris
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