KOREA --- A CITY WITH FAMILIARITY

Going to Korea have been my dream since I was in elementary school. I cannot explain why I am so interested in the Korean culture. It is just a feeling.

On May 17, I took a plane to Seoul. My first impression of Korea was not very good because the old fashion design of the Kimpo Airport. Also, I was asked tonnes of questions in the immigration. However, this bad feelings were swept out of my mind as I travelled into the city. I don't understand any road sign, I don't understand what the people talking about... Anyway, I still found I was familiar with the country. I like the food there. Visiting palaces was the best activity to me. Buying souvenirs was the most enjoyable shopping experience I havever had. The funnest thing was that many Korean thought I was Korean. Sometimes, they asked me how to go to somewhere by subway. I could say one sentance to them: Sorry, I don't speak Korean at all!

I enjoyed my stay in Korea very much as I had to plan for my whole trip. Moreover, I had to read the map and calculate the time of travelling in each sight seeing. I became more skillful in using body language now!

The most unforgettable food I tried there was dog meat. Eating dog meat is legal in Korea. Perhaps, I am not very sensitive to food. I could not figure much difference between dong meat and other meats. Remember, you must drink some traditional Korean wine while you are eating dog meat. Otherwise, you will feel uncomfortable.

The people behind were practising drums in a corner of the Seoul National University

Remember the tiger? Remember the Olympics of 1988?

The main stadium for the 1988 Olympic Games

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