The english description of stores can be funny.
Sign before you exit Osan Airforce Base
Like I said, the pictures are out of order, so these are from the cab ride back to the bus stop at Camp Walker. (Daegu)
Typical driving. Can't decide which lane to choose.
Shopping district in Daegu
If you can see the guy in the blue shirt, he is dancing. Thats why everyone is surrounding them in a circle. Dancers would come in and out of the circle and would breakdance.
Another car stradling lanes
Sorry about this being mildly inappropriate. But this was the window of a lingere store. Lingerie is a big thing in Korea i've noticed. You will find multiple lingerie stores on every block. Not only that, but MANGERIE is popular here. You will find sets of matching briefs for the boys to match the girls. Usually in flashy patterns. Really strange.
Steve made a joke about how this guy represents what Koreans think of Americans. I don't know if that is entirely true, but it sure is funny. I mean, he is western.
Very blurry, but its a Korean temple.
Bongo truck. You see these everywhere. They are small work trucks. Alot of times you will see them in town displaying produce and announcing over a loud speaker what they are selling.
Korea is going to take awhile to get used to. But for anyone that doesn't know already, Steve and I have decided to sign up for "command sponsorship" which basically means we will be here 2 years. Originally we had thought it would be a one year tour the way we were doing it, but recently we were told that we will be here until Steve ETS's out of the army. That doesn't happen until February of 2011. That meant we would already be here for a year and a half. We decided it was more benefitial for us to stay a complete two years as command sponsored. This way we are allowed to get a car and legally drive it, have the correct amount of food ration, and I will also be getting full medical coverage while over here. There are more benefits but those are obviously the most important to us. We decided that the benefits outweigh the 6 months more time we will be here. So now we are staying until October/November of 2011.
I really do love the experience of living in another country, but it can be overwhelming at times. We are very lucky to have the military bases as somewhat of a "home away from home." On our post (which is the smallest that I know of) we have a brand new (apparently 15 million dollar) Community Activity Center that we actually went to the grand opening of about a week ago. It is very nice. There are alot of recreational things that are available to do there as well as a library on the top floor. We also have a bowling alley, small comissary and PX, a large gym with classes that I'm going to join, and a food court with some of our american fast food treasures. Haha. There are alot of other facilities available, but those are just some of the recreation and food places.
Steve and I have a hold on an apartment off post in Taesung Villa. We can move in after November 5th when the current renters move out. I can't wait to have our apartment.The business of shuffling back from barracks to hotel and having to eat out almost every day will finally calm down and this place will start feeling more like a home.
Of course we miss everyone and can't wait to see you all again. It shouldn't be too long before we can take mid tour leave. About 6 months or so.
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