note: "waegukin" = foreigner
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But on to far more interesting stuff.
If you didn't know already, traveling generally means strange things will happen. (Note, though, that by "strange," I don't necessarily mean "weird" (though some of it may be), but rather things that aren't considered usual or expected.) If you don't believe me, consider for instance:
In the last 48 hours I've:
1. Used my pillowcase for a shower towel. (Forgot to pack a towel in my carry-on while waiting for the rest of my stuff to ship...)
2. Eaten kimchi ramen with the end of a toothbrush. (Come to find out there were utensils in the convenience store that I just didn't see...)
3. Been stopped by some marine expats asking where the liquor store was because I looked like I spoke English. When they found out we were students they asked where the college bars were. (Sorry sirs, even if I had been in the area longer than 3 days I don't think I could help you find the soju.)
4. Been approached and asked again by said marines where to find a steak place. Oddly enough, Outback Steakhouse was on my map from school so we helped them figure out where to go, and they got in a taxi.
5. Missed our bus because of said marines.
6. Waited an hour and a half for the bus, in which time:
7. I got stared at. (Ok, I was expecting this some, since I don't exactly look Korean...)
8. Been asked by a nice Korean lady if I was a foreigner and if I knew Jesus. (Where was she when the marines came by?)
9. Had a young Korean guy come up and say, "Hi, nice to meet you," in Korean then shake my hand and walk away with his friends.
Needless to say, it was an exciting day.
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