Things we have done and learned recently (and haven’t had the time to blog about).

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1. The Kimchee squat. Odd squatting position used as a resting sitting position without touching the dirty floor. Matthew cannot do it.
2. Matthew had to learn to wear an eye cover and stuff tissues in his ears to keep from being disturbed by the boys in the dorm we were staying at during orientation.
3. Soy chocolate milk is just as good here as the USA.
4. Ice cream is more appreciated when you are poor and can’t read the packaging.
5. Umbrellas are good for not only rain but for protection from the hot sun.
6. Walking on rocks is not therapeutic, no matter what it may look like.
7. Traveling to over populated areas is done better with friends.
8. We are thankful for Andy and Jaz.
9. Open markets with tentacles hanging off the sides are to be avoided at all costs.
10. When in a hot crowded subway pray that the person next to you is wearing deodorant.
11. Dressing up in traditional Korean outfits are fun, minus the crazy hair.
12. Play the drums is better than dressing up (sorry, no pictures for that).
13. Repacking for our final destination in Korea is a wonderful thing.
14. Incheon is near the airport, and thus closer to home. Very, very good.
15. Elevators are not a necessity in Korea. They are a luxury that only happens in buildings above five stories. We are on the fourth floor of a five story building. We get lots of exercise.
16. Red peppers can be seeing drying just about everywhere. Try not to think about that when you are eating the sauce they make from it.
17. Ramen as a staple food item happens in more places than just a college dormitory.
18. Any desire Beth-Anne had to go back in time and be “old fashion” is slowly disappearing as she hangs all her clothes to dry and has to iron all of them.
19. Washing machines in Korean are no fun. Especially when the water has been turned off and you didn’t know it.
20. Bumming internet off others is great, except when the only place to get it, is in the laundry room and has to be in a very certain spot-standing up.
21. Washing dishes in a Korean house is better done sitting down in a chair. The sinks are short.
22. The pastor of your church telling you they are coming over in a few hours creates a very clean house, very quickly.
23. In cities you can find a park area, even if it is surrounded by city.
24. Matthew loves the Olympics (1988)
25. We have a guest bedroom. Come visit.