It begins!

Well it's been three days since we touched down in Korea, and our lives have been so busy that we've barely had time to even stop and catch our breath.

Upon our arrival we were met at the airport by the principal and president of the school which we are employed ( Art One Society). They brought us to our home which is located in the district of Yeoksam-Dong. This is the heart of Seoul, and it is a very busy area. The commotion seems to be non-stop, as traffic is going at all hours.

The apartment we are staying in is very small, much smaller then a typical apartment back home. However, it is very clean, and was fully furnished, including kitchen and washroom appliances. The building is 15 floors tall, and we are located on the 5th floor.

Moving on, the school we are working at is a private school. We learned that it is funded by a famous Korean opera singer, and his picture is on the front of the school. ( as you will see in the pictures). The school has students from the ages of 4-7. It is a relatively small school, but since there are only about 60 students, it is very ideal. There is a room for every subject,including ballet lessons, and violin lessons for each student. They certainly spare no expense.

On our first day of orientation, the students and parents were treated to a magic show. Although we didn't know what was going on (since everything was in Korean) it was still an enjoyable experience.

At the moment the language barrier is making things somewhat difficult for us. Simply finding our way around town is a daunting task in itself. However, the teachers from the school are very helpful, and have taken us to get groceries at costco, and also to get our cell phone set up. We see how the Korean people have a very busy and hectic lifestyle. They are always on the go!

One more thing for now. The most dramatic difference between Canada and Korea would have to be the driving. Korean driving is like nothing we have every seen. It is difficult to truly express how dangerous the roads here are until you have seen them firsthand. While walking down the streets, you constantly hear horns blaring, and observe dangerous cutoffs everywhere.

We are glad we didn't bring a car!

Miss everyone lots!

Almost time to leave!

Our bags are almost packed, and the clock is ticking down!

We have finally received our plane tickets, with our departure set for Feb.23rd. We are leaving from the Sudbury (international lol) airport, and arrive in Seoul, South Korea on Feb.25th. This is going to be one long ride!
Although we are going to miss everyone, we look forward to this fantastic opportunity, and know that we will come back with some interesting and excting stories.
Don`t be shy to visit!