Ok, midway through week two of my life in Korea. Not a whole hell of a lot to report since the last update to be honest. Looked at a couple of more apartments yesterday. One was furnished and fully equipped (i.e. dishes, etc). In Itaewon, on the hill overlooking the main street through town. Actually, the view was terrific…mountains, lights of the city, Seoul tower. But the road getting up there is narrow and winding and steep and cluttered with parked vehicles. I asked the realtor if it was a one way street, and she said “no, two way.” Hmmm, it would be tough to drive in good conditions, put some snow or ice on there and I don’t know. Seriously, if you met a car coming the other direction, someone would have to back down (or up as it were). So, I don’t know. Guess it is still too early to “settle”.

A guy I work with is taking a job in Japan. I am buying his car (a 1992 Mitsubishi). I have had notoriously bad luck with used cars recently, so I am a little concerned. Then again, I have never bought a bad used car in Korea, so who knows? It just makes no sense to spend big money on a car I plan to rarely drive and will quite possibly get damaged if I don’t rapidly adjust to the norms of the streets of Seoul. I’m also going to take a look at his apartment, his description sounds good. He offered me his wife too (he’s divorcing) but I politely declined.

Work has been slow. I don’t have nearly enough to do yet, but I am sure that will change soon. I pissed off some colonel because I misunderstood what he had asked me to do, but it was a minor snafu, I apologized and I expect he will get over it.

Other than that, it has just been cold, cold, cold. It’s in the low teens in the morning, so I have been taking a cab to the office. Warms up to the twenty’s during the day, but it is uncomfortable when the wind blows. Still, it has been cold back home, so I’m not complaining.

The food at the hotel is excellent. I pretty much just do room service. Had prime rib on Monday, NY Strip yesterday, and some great ribs tonight. Well, the per diem ends when I get my own place, so I am taking advantage while I can.

That’s pretty much it from here folks. There is much happening in the world, and most of it is good. So I am thankful for that. Keep our soldiers in your prayers.