Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Finally Arrived


After 48 hours of exhaustive travel, I have finally arrived to the lovely city of Jeonju, South Korea. I am staying at the local university here for a week of training before shipping off to Gwangju to begin my year-long career as an English teacher. The humidity here is SWELTERING. It is far worse than both CT and Philly. To make matters worse, all of my checked luggage got lost on the trip, so all I have to my name right now is my laptop and the clothes on my back (which I have worn for the last two days straight). Yes, I am the stinky kid at orientation, and it seems there is little I can do about it. I'm scared to take my shoes off because my socks are undoubtedly rancid. On the plus side, the food is here is delicious. I just had a glorious lunch at Jeonju University's cafeteria. Kimchi is the jawn! It's spicy fermented cabbage. I know that sounds gross but it is actually quite delectable. Also, I've met some cool people and saw an even cooler giant mural of Donkey Kong spinning vinyl (above).

2 comments:

  1. i know that feet smell all too well....i feel for your roomie :)

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  2. Ugh, lost luggage. I hope they find it soon! It might actualloy be winter/the rainy season there... is S. Korea south of the equator? I have no idea...

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