I know that my title sounds a bit funny but today we got about 20 cm of snow. We did not expect it or rather we don't always check the forecast. Woke up this morning to snow falling, interesting that this was our first day back to work after Christmas holidays. The city is definitely in a bit of chaos. It is really entertaining watching the Korean people deal with this much snow. They are definitely not used to it, more on that later.
Chris and I went to Onyang Hot Springs last week for our holidays. It was really nice to get away but not at all what we expected. Thinking hot springs pools that we could enjoy together turned out to be the traditional male and female spas. So that means being naked in a public bath. There was nice hot spring water with wonderful relaxing out door pools (private) but not quite what we hoped for. We did enjoy it though, might have spent too much time watching NBA basketball but it was too cold to really walk around the city and explore.
Actually one day we tried to find a folk museum and failed miserably. We ended up walking around the city for an hour, decided that was enough then headed to Dunkin Donuts to warm up.
For New Years we went to Pyeongtaek (city 40 min south) to share it with some friends. We played Settlers of Catan and drank hot choco till midnight. Stayed the night because it was too late to get a train back to our city. Then New Years Day we went to see the movie Avatar in 3D. Who knew you could watch a movie at 9 in the morning, well in Korea you can. I thought the movie was really amazing the effects and creativity were unreal. Chris thought so too and thinks this movie has set the bar for visual effects, quote "unbelievable."
So here we are Jan 4th back to work day. Well lets just say this morning was an adventure getting to work. It took me 2 hours, not to mention my partner teacher who canceled class when I was about 10 min away. Chris and I actually trudged to work in the snow in Korea. I had no idea this was possible because last time I was here I saw maybe a couple centimeters and that's all. Chris got to help push out about 4 stuck cars, the people are at a bit of a loss as how to deal with this much snow. Lots of chains, spinning tires, and traffic jams. I am thankful for the snow it really slows the pace of life down.
After lunch we both decided to enjoy the afternoon in the snow. We built a snowman, made snow angels (I did) and had a mini snow fight. We even had a man ask to take pictures of us making the snowman. Being out today really reminded us of being in Canada and it made it all the more fun. Well those are my thoughts for the day. Hope you have enjoyed!
Until next time! :)
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