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I can sleep more soundly that the Korean Government has forked over the $2,000 to get me there. My E-ticket finally arrived at 2am this morning in my junk mail box. The previous reservation email that Korean Air sent actually was two emails, one in Korean and one in English. In a way I'm glad the airlines only sent the e-ticket in Korean because Hanguel characters sure do stand out from all the Buy Viagra and work from home slogans found in most junk mail titles. Now all I have to do is do a web-check in on Saturday to make sure I confirm the flight.
Even though I have my plane ticket, all is not known about August. I'm still waiting to hear from the TaLK program where orientation will take place or to receive any pertinent information on orientation. I'm going out on a limb by saying this, but I feel the programs tardiness is good for me. First, the anticipation keeps me at the edge of my seat all the way till I get to Korea. That suspense keeps the last couple of weeks of waiting tolerable. Second, the English internets tell me that Korea is very lackadaisical when it comes to planning or organizing anything and, well, the waiting process has been getting me prepared for that part of Korean culture. Generally, I don't like to make or support sweeping generalizations of a group of people, but the TaLK program is proving that stereo type to be true. Then again the TaLK program is organizing 500 kids to teach English all over Korea with a month of activities/classes in a short period of time, so they are accomplishing a monumental task. Plus, the program is paying for everything so I can't complain about anything.
On the preparation side: my suitcases are 80% packed, my credit card has been informed of international travel, I have enough deodorant to last me a year (hard to find it in Korea), I've received a book for my online class, and I have all my documents. I'm still waiting for the RMV (Mass. equivalent of the DMV) to send me a surrender receipt of my plates to cancel car insrance, a check card, and my other book for retirement planning. Once I get all that stuff, I'm ready for NYC and then for Korea.
On the preparation side: my suitcases are 80% packed, my credit card has been informed of international travel, I have enough deodorant to last me a year (hard to find it in Korea), I've received a book for my online class, and I have all my documents. I'm still waiting for the RMV (Mass. equivalent of the DMV) to send me a surrender receipt of my plates to cancel car insrance, a check card, and my other book for retirement planning. Once I get all that stuff, I'm ready for NYC and then for Korea.
Sounds exciting. Seems like you're all set. The Korean last-minute preparations are very similar to the Spaniards. They run on their own schedule. If someone tells you they will meet you at 3:00, most likely they'll show up at 3:30 if not 4:00.
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