Christmas in Korea

Well, I woke up on Christmas Eve and realized (actually thanks to FB) that it had snowed during the night.  And when I say snowed, I mean snowed!  Must have been between 4-6 inches (sts) been going to sleep and waking up.  The snow here is amazingly light and fluffy.  What I've learned from waiting a day is that when it only gets to 20 degrees, the snow just doesn't melt.  There is still snow everywhere, even a full two days later.  The main streets are clear enough to drive, but the walkways are slick and still covered with what is now hard packed snow and ice.  The scary thing is that people tell me that it doesn't really get cold until February.  If you're coming here, make sure you bring snow boots, gloves, a toboggan, and something to cover your nose and mouth.  It really gets cold here!

Here are some pictures of the snow...

Home for the Holidays

Ok, so I haven't posted in a while.  But, in my defense, I don't get paid to do this.  I got to travel home for a few weeks just before Christmas thanks to a TDY to the States.  Here's a tip for anyone in Korea looking to save money on a trip home.  Find a legitimate reason for a TDY to the States, and then take leave on either end of the TDY.  It saved me a little over $3k.

Anyways, after the TDY I spent a week at home before flying back.  It was great.  I got to see Gracie perform in the Show Choir and win two out of two tennis matches.  She's really a good tennis player and she's already in the High School team's top 6 as a Middle Schooler.  Perhaps it had something to do with her dad playing tennis and Ping Pong with her all the time.  Here's a picture of me and Gracie at home.

Of course, I also got to see Chrysta.  Seriously, I have no idea how she survives without me.  Just kidding, honey (not).  The Christmas Tree was at a 30 degree angle, the lights were hanging off the roof, and the back door's screen was hanging on by a thread.  Ok, well, she did great just to survive having to put up with the two girls in the house, and it was good to help out for a change.  Here's a picture of me a Chrysta.

Unfortunately, I have to go back before Christmas, but only a few weeks left until our vacation in Hawaii!

Cheers,

Richard