Seoul, Korea

Korea is an interesting place. On one hand people are very friendly. On the other hand, people are really pissed off and ready to snap at any moment. I've been helped a lot and nearly spat on. Perhaps the former is due to the Canadian flag on my bag, and the latter due to the short hair and large build (that makes me look somewhat like American 'GI Joe' to them). They work like crazy here and it shows. There is also the threat of the North looming overhead (but largely ignored by the young ones). Seoul is extremely busy, with more cars and traffic than I have ever seen. The subways are busier than Tokyo - and here you don't need guys with white gloves - the passengers are more than capable of pushing people on their own. It was good seeing Mina again, and glad to see she hasn't changed much. Mimi was nice enough to let me crash at her place for a few nights in Incheon, and I have to say I much prefer the atmosphere here in this smaller suburb thus far.