Just arrived
Posted by Mr. O on November 20, 2009
So I just landed in Korea and everything went very smoothly. The flight took 12 hours and I was able to read a little of my book, work on some of my masters homework, and watch 4 movies. Singapore Airlines was very nice and eventhough I was in economy class I recieved 3 meals, unlimited drinks, and my very own entertainment center with movies, tv shows, and even video games.
The first thing I noticed after landing is that I was much bigger than everyone and everything is designed for a shorter type of person. A very close second realization is that the Korean culture is always in a hurry. After getting through customs I visited the currency exchange to get some
Korean Won. After handing over 100 precious American dollars the lady behind the glass handed me a pile of green bills that look like play money, a handful of coins, and of course a friendly Korean smile.
I am now waiting for Seth to emerge from the crowd of unfamiliar faces to lead me on an adventure of a lifetime.
Korea + 1 hour
November 20th, 2009 at 8:02 am
That air port looks huge! Is it bigger than DIA?
November 20th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Glad to hear you are safe and sound. I think you need to take some pics of you and the locals. That had to be a long flight with those legs of your.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:04 am
So Mrs. J wants to know the currancy exchange rate. how much does $1 equal?
November 20th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Shanahan, $1 is about 1200 Won…here’s some relativity: Bus ride home was 8000 Won, Dinner for 2 18,000 Won, beverage of choice 4000 won…
November 20th, 2009 at 10:56 am
WOW! That is so different! Have fun! Bring back a present! Just kidding!
November 20th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
This sucks! Someone stole my lunch today, so I went hungry. I’d like to give them a piece of my mind…
November 20th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
HAHA! Those poor people now know how we feel…
Have fun! LOL
You should have Seth take a picture of you and a Korean guy, let’s see how small they are.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Osbourn, Me and Julianna just read your post. We just wanted to tell you good luck, have fun, and have lots of fun!!!!! Bye
November 20th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Sorry i didnt mean to say have fun twice, what i ment to say is take lots of pictures!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Looks like you having a good time so far Mr.O
You should take a pic with some Korean people. We all miss you over here!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Oh by the way… is it cold over there? I saw the pic of the Airport and a few people were wearing jackets.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Leo, Yeah it’s pretty cold about 45 degrees but it’s the humidity that gets ya!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Sweet Mr.O! Usually airlines don’t serve food any more but I have never been out of the country before so maybe thats just in the united states airlines but I could of swore they used to serve food on three hour flights and they changed it.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
It is cool you got to watch movies
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Can you bring me back a chop-stick?