Journey to Seoul - March 11, 2018
Saying goodbye is hard, but I’ve never been
as anxious as I was to travel the 14 hours, than I was leaving JFK today (or yesterday as it may be). I consider
myself a pretty decent traveler. But
still I had these feelings. Then I realized, as I got my seat number, when I checked
in for the flight to Seoul – this plane was much larger than any I had been
on … I was number 52H, an aisle thank goodness.
I was so impressed by Korean Air. Here are the things that impressed me: Korean Air was so organized and polite, there was an upstairs, TV galore (movies, games the works), really good food (Korean and American) and I could check two bags of luggage and bring a carry on for FREE!
I was so impressed by Korean Air. Here are the things that impressed me: Korean Air was so organized and polite, there was an upstairs, TV galore (movies, games the works), really good food (Korean and American) and I could check two bags of luggage and bring a carry on for FREE!
Landing in Seoul was also pleasant; both
immigration and customs. And the Incheon
Airport was extraordinary. Apparently it
is an award winning, state of the art airport – which I never even knew there
was such a thing. People from all over the world come to Incheon to study the
infrastructure and function of this airport and I understand why. It is really beautiful, clean and I felt welcome right away.
After being picked up, we drove about an hour
and half to Seoul. I am staying at a
lovely house just a few blocks from the ISGE (International School of
Graduate Education). My two friends and
I grabbed breakfast which was a delicious bone fish soup with rice and
gimchi. It was so good!
I then spent the afternoon unpacking, recharging and
meeting people at ISGE, including the President of ISGE. The university is so beautiful and everyone is welcoming!
Today is rest and tomorrow I start teaching. I can’t wait! I feel so thankful for the opportunity to share in this experience and so thankful to Fulbright and World Learning.
Travel brings power and love back into your
life.
― Rumi
― Rumi
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