Sunday

Things I have noticed:
- not many sandals or flip flops around here, I realize I'm not much of a shoe person, give me comfy tennis shoes anyday but it is incredible what ladies put their feet through to look good
- couples like to dress alike, not just similar but the same clothing (young and old)
- the only morbidly overweight person I've seen was an American
- there is better chance of finding diet dr. Pepper (my lifelong addiction) in Kosova then South Korea. I know this for a fact! My supply is dwindling, must save one for trip day!!
- I find myself staring at young Korean males wondering what will Evan look like one day, hopefully I'm not to obvious in my stares
- everyone is plugged in (phone or iPad even walking down the street just typing away on the iPad)
- I feel safe, never once felt like someone would even think to steal my bag, money or anything else! Haven't even seen any jay-walkers. Seems everyone abides by the rules.
- people are generally very helpful even if their English isn't great (it is still better than my Korean)
- there are NO trash cans anywhere I can find in public, once you are done with a cup or something like that you carry it for hours trying to find a place to put it, I finally went into a fancy department store to use the restroom and almost cried with joy when I got to get rid of my trash I had been hauling around
- I was told to prepare to be stared at because of my blond hair but I haven't found that to be true. I don't think anyone cares. But if you are non Korean you definitely stand out.
- I did have a little girl maybe 6 or 7 run up to me and start chatting away in English, perfect English. It was funny because you could tell her mom didn't understand everything she was saying.
- at meals if you ask for water to drink, you may be met with a questioning look, I'm used to downing several glasses of water at each meal, not the case here, I feel thirsty all the time!
- maps are only suggestions not strictly accurately!
- I have seen way too many government programs while riding the subway instructing me (in Korean) how to use a gas mask in case of emergency and where they are located at each substation
- a holiday weekend is not a great weekend to try to do touristy things, very chaotic!
- I may have not packed enough for me but I packed more than plenty for my boys.

gas masks in every subway station