First Post

As many of you know, I am about to embark on a year-long excursion to the city of Gwangju, South Korea. Having never left the United States before (except for a brief weekend in Montreal) I am quite a bit anxious, and at least a wee bit terrified. I am creating this blog to post pictures of my travels, as well as display my thoughts on Korean life, culture, and politics. I am leaving on August 18, 2009, and if all goes to plan I shall return on August 25th of the following year.