Seoul, South Korea was a wonderful place to visit. My last morning did not go as planned but it all worked out. I planned to get up at 4:30 in the morning to finish my blog and then I knew that would make me tired for the plane ride. However, I didn't turn the alarm on after I set it. Luckily I woke up at 5:30 naturally. I did have the 6:00 a.m. back up alarm but that would have only given me a half hour. Anyways I packed up and was sad to leave Somerset. Here is the inside of the hotel/apartment room in case you were wondering. Here is the a hallway, second bedroom, second bath
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master bedroom , master closets, master bathroom. It was a great place! I walked to the bus stop just before the downpour. Here is a last few of the street leading to the hotel. At the bus stop there was a French woman waiting for the bus as well. She was heading back to Laos and her fight was a half hour before mine. We waited and waited. The bus was running late probably due to the rainy weather. After waiting ten minutes past the time the bus was to arrive we decided to take a taxi. The taxi driver spoke no English but understood Incheon International Airport. I enjoyed the company of the French lady who was definitely not an American fan. She thinks are whole country doesn't understand consequences. I politely listened since everyone is entitle to their opinion. The taxi cost $40 which when split was $10 more than the bus but I was on time and not wet. We did see the bus so we probably got in the taxi just as the bus was approaching the bus stop. Oh well! In the airport I had lots of time to kill. I was excited to shop and spend the last of my won. I was thoroughly disappointed that that airport has mostly designer things. I did find the Korean cultural experience where I was able to purchase two chopstick/spoon holders. The best part was I able to do a craft. I painted a fan.
Unfortunately I left it in the airport when I attempted to buy Korean wine. I was not allowed to take that much liquid back even though it was purchased in the airport. Darn American law! I cashed my remaining won in and got a smoothie before boarding the plane. On the plane I sat next to two American kids who lived on base in Seoul. They were a family of 10! I was interested to hear their story on our long ride home. I was able to sleep some and finish a book on my borrowed Kindle. (Thanks Toni!) Once in Atlanta it took over an hour to meet Julie and Leah at baggage. Customs was so slow! Now I am happily spending a week with the Cavallaros in Atlanta . Atlanta now seems like a tiny city compared to Seoul. I love summer!