This was originally sent on December 2nd.

We are here in Korea and I thought I'd send an update in case you're curious. I've just posted some pics from our Ireland holiday on my facebook page if you'd like to see them.

Settled in

We just got the Internet at our house a day ago but this was pretty much the last big thing we needed to settle in. All we can say is WOW this has been a DREAM it was so much easier than we expected. The good Lord was obviously looking out for us. The first night we got to our apartment to find a bathtub and a stove! These amenities are sooo rare here. There are so many english teachers at the school that it's hard to feel like we are in a foreign country and our bosses helped us get everything from having drinking water delivered to setting up our phone and getting our paperwork done at the immigration office. There are so many english teachers in this neighborhood that many of the shop owners know one or two words of english to do business. The school is well organized and we feel that we have done as well as we possibly could have for a job.

Highs and Lows

Eileen Loves Teaching! I knew she would but now she knows it too. She is finding it quite hard on her body after the first week though. We are really praying that things get better so she can keep going at this all year. Finding good food for Eileen has been challenging. One small (small) head of broccoli is $2.00. Most other food is very cheep though. A big sushi roll is only $1. (I love sushi rolls). Most products have at least one line of english. It's hard to believe we are in Asia (Except that we are surrounded by Koreans) Also is seems most foreigners average 2-3 months of cold and flu because of all the new bugs they encounter. I've already had a wicked cough for 3 three weeks starting in Ireland. Please pray I get better and Eileen doesn't get sick.
Potty humor

Lots of funny custom adjustments though. For example one might find oneself standing at the lu doing one's business and the door swings open and closed as the kids go through. The door will probably stay open and when someone walks buy outside you could really stand an have a conversation with them at the same time. While I find this a little awkward most locals just don't worry about it and take care of business. Don't wave someone over either. It's like calling a dog over. Make sure your had is upside down when you wave or they may give you the wave right back.

Population Density

Our neighborhood is awesome. It's all 15 story apartment's that look a little older. This is the densest population in Seoul. Funny it doesn't feel crowded though. Our apartment is right next to a big mountain (Gorgeous). The road is lined with apartments but we are on the 13th floor and have a great view of the street. There are restaurants and shops on top of each other all along the main street. Everything you could need 3 minutes one way or 10 minutes the other by our school. I love this little restaurant that is smaller than my kitchen at home and seats 3 people. Once it gets nice (above 5 degrees) there are hiking trails up the hill. Don't worry it does get cold here. It was down to -5 the other evening and I had to put on an extra sweater so I totally understand how you all feel back home right now. Well that's all for now

cheers,
Randall and Eileen