We've arrived safely to Seoul. The shortest plane journey we have sat on. Now language is a problem! We have no advantage in reading signboards anymore. Korean words totally do not resemble chinese characters unless Jap.
We're stayin' in the heart of Myeong Dong, a bustling shopping district. Clothes are not too costly from our first glances today. I believe, girls will especially find Myeong Dong exciting. Unlike Japan where most shopping closes early, here the night markets come out when shops close. So it's still happening up till around 1030pm. After that, slowly night markets close too. This is only Myeong Dong. Dong Dae Mun (Dong Da Men - East Gate), may close much later as it's supposed to be the largest shoppping mecca here. We'll update on that later.
Something we really miss is the graciousness, polite and orderly nature of Japan. I doubt we will find that kind of culture anywhere else, where even security guards hold extreme pride in their work and bow and greet customers. Amazing.
Came across a massive demonstration this evening at City Hall. Whole road was closed due to demonstrators gathering all around with candles. Apparently after we left, there were some scuffles and riots. Was on the late newscast.
The matter was calling for a restriction of US beef, due to Mad Cow disease. Nicely explained to us by a Korean-Canadian chap after hearing an ang moh tell us it was the World Cup... Duh! how lame..
And this Tee photo is for Marco, you're still in our hearts!
Stuart
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