Goodbye, Korea!

Today was my last day in Korea. I started the day off by meeting up with Kyhun and Eun Bi. They are students that I tutored. When I first met, Kyhun, he said, "Hello, how are you?" I responded and asked how he was. He told me right away that him and his girlfriend were having troubles. I knew right away he carries his heart on his sleeve. Throughout the meetings I had with him we discussed how he was doing in his relationship. It surprised me how open and honest he was. This week him and his girlfriend broke up. I wish I could find him someone to make him as happy as he deserves. I told him that he is a hopeless romantic. Eun Bi, is the sweetest and the hardest working girl I have ever met. They both love tennis, but won't allow themselves to play because they need to study. I hope only the best for them. I told them both to come and visit Oregon and I would take good care of them. I hope they do, so you can all meet them and see how truly wonderful they really are.

We then went out to lunch at the college. I took pictures of all three dishes because they were all so different. Koreans share a lot of their meals. Most of the time, we order one dish and all share it. Some restaurants won't serve you, if you are alone. We all shared what we ordered. 

This is Naengkongguksu. It's another cold noodle dish. If you lived or even visited you would know why they eat cold noodles. It feels good to eat it in this hot, hot weather. I now know why some Asian countries invented the fan. 

This is samgeopsol (I know I butchered that word). Sliced and grilled pork. Sometimes served with lettuce.

I ordered a chicken noodle dish. It was very hot and very tasty!

For our last meal at the Hong's we were in a hurry so we ordered "Chinese takeout." Remember, Koreans have their own version of Chinese food. I thought for sure it would take at least forty minutes to get there. It arrived in ten minutes, piping hot. It comes in nice bowls and banchan. The total cost was 12,000 won. There is no cost for delivery and no tipping. When you are finished, you leave the dishes, dirty or clean, out in the hallway and they will come and pick it up. 

We ordered two bowls. They were both huge! 

Jajamin again! I am growing to really enjoy this dish! 

Seafood soup, which I will never grow accustomed to. 

Soo and the girls brought me to the airport. It was so sad to say goodbye. I only wish I could pack them up in my carry on. I miss them already. I couldn't have stayed anywhere else and felt so cared for in a country so far away. 

We are about to board the plane. It is 9:04pm on Tuesday. I will arrive in Hawaii at 12:00pm on Tuesday. There's time traveling for you! I know this is the final leg of my trip, but I have to tell you about an amazing adoption reunion! I love you all and cannot wait to see you! 

On our way to the Incheon Airport! 

You have been good to me, Korea, but I need to go back to Oregon, where I belong.