first day in SK
It is a beautiful day ~ the sun is shining, there are about 2 inches of fresh snow, and the temp is a crisp 32 degrees F.
First thing on the agenda this morning was the medical exam (routine physical + xrays). Not the most delightful way to begin the first day, but no big deal. The highlights were the dude who passed out after his blood test and the girl who screamed when she experienced her first encounter with the squat toilet.
We had to fast prior the med exam and all of us were really looking forward to our first post-fast meal in the cafeteria. There was one lunch selection that looked like kimchi, smelled like kimchi, but definitely was NOT – it was squid. Another dish that I thought was a potato was actually radish. Hmm. Perhaps I should have studied up on the Korean cuisine prior to this little trip …
We spent the afternoon wandering around the campus and surrounds. The campus is very modern, so there are few architectural wonders in the immediate area – a few statues, a small lake, manicured shrubbery, but no traditional structures.
Tonight we have the Opening Ceremony, followed by the Welcome Banquet. Everyone is a bit jet-lagged, so I suspect it will be an early and quiet night.
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