Heavy rain in Seoul

Third day in Seoul and I've learned the true meaning of heavy rain. Though, the rain makes the heat more bearable.

So far, it's been really pleasant here, though I had a little change of plans at the last minute on Helsinki-Vantaa airport. I got an email from my hostel telling that my reservation had been changed to another hostel because of leakages caused by the heavy rains. Still. my arrival to the new hostel went very smoothly. They arranged me a transportation from the original hostel to the new one. Koreans are really helpfull and friendly; I'd been in the city for like 15 minutes and already someone offered to take me where I needed to be. I took a KAL limousine bus from the airport to the city, which was really easy.

First day and night here was pretty odd for the jet lag and poorly slept night flight. Still I managed to eat my first korean dinner, bulgogi at a small restaurant in Jongno Gu, near my hostel. It took a little time to find a place where they had name of the dish on the list in english. The best way to have dinner here, is in groups of two or more. One dish, in my opinion, is enough for two people.

Yesterday I explored the area near SKKU, the uni where my friends are studying for the semester. It was more western than Jogno Gu with all the american chain restaurants. The area had many shops, so I think I'll head back during this weekend before leaving to Daegu on Monday.

The rain has stopped and it's time to explore another side of the city.

Bye Bye Finland

Well, though it seems impossible, the summer is passed, and it's time to head to the airport. I'm feeling really excited and at the same time a little sad for leaving Finland. But only for few seconds, then I remember what an amazing four months I have ahead of me. I've been stressing myself to the edge, and now it's time to enjoy :)

To all lovely friends at LUT and around Finland: enjoy the autumn and its events to the fullest! Miss you already!

Till next time,

Hanna

Stressed

Now I know what they mean when talking about travel fever. I wish I could just step in a plane without planning and arranging. Bored with waiting and stressed with all the things to be done in two weeks!

I've been also a little bit worried since I realized that they speak Korean in South-Korea :) I would guess that knowing how to count to ten in Korean doesn't help that much..