Snowy Seoul

Well what would a snowy day be without pictures?

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The view this morning from my office…

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We had our office picnic in that park just a few months ago, but my skeleton crew who made it in today stayed hunkered down inside.

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The Korean War memorial is across the street from my building…

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Easier walking down this hill that driving up it.  Later in the morning a tanker got stuck half way up.

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With road condition RED in effect, my staff car remained safely sleeping under a blanket of white…

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Namsan Tower is still visible in this distance.

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The White House (USFK HQ) was looking particularly white today.

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Looks quiet now, but us 8th Army folks had a busy morning dealing with the snow emergency…

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Mother Nature’s artistry…

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So, I walked home this afternoon to avoid driving on the treacherous streets of Seoul.  I was glad to see the highly trained and efficient snow removal team hard at work.  It is my understanding that by using this method all streets will be clear of snow and ice by mid-April.  At the latest.

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Coming into Itaewon-dong as my trek home continues…

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Ah, Pub Dolce Vita.  I’ll be heading out there soon for my first dart league meeting as President.

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The Hamilton Shopping Center…

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…at the crossroads of Itaewon…

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Tough day to be a delivery driver I suppose…

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Home at last!

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Looking out my back door…

Ok, wasn’t that fun?  I’ll be reversing my journey tomorrow when I walk to work.  Don’t expect it will be nearly as pleasant, but that’s what January is all about, right?

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