Seoul Sunday

So- I have officially spent this Sunday as a slug! Still in my PJs at 5:30! I had the best day yesterday getting out and wandering for about 4 hours. I was on the hunt for a "global" ATM where I could use my debit card from home to get cash. I found one of those a few blocks down and just decided to keep going. It was sunny and 80 degrees. Just perfect. I walked up to Namsan Mountain and Park (the mountain in the center of the city where the Seoul Tower sits). They have a 7K trail that runs across the mountain so I walked that and then came down East of where I live. I wandered over to the Dongdaemun Market which is a couple miles of vendors selling everything from socks to cactus. I finally jumped on the subway to go to Hyehwa, which is one of my favorite districts. I found a cafe with tables outside and relatively cheap draft. I am completely opposite of women here in Seoul who walk around all day with a newspaper shading their face or an umbrella. They really don't like to get any color from the sun. I was in a tank top and grabbed the table at the cafe that was sitting directly in the sun. I know they think it must be weird to see a foreigner with her feet propped up sunning her legs while she reads a book and drinks a beer- but it was GREAT! I made it back to the room in time to meet my friends to head out for dinner. We decided on Mexican and found a place called Dos Tacos. It was really good- probably no better than a Chipotle or Salsaritas at home- but after weeks of Korean food- it was one of the best meals I have had in my life!! We all had burritos and shared some chips and salsa. Since we had to wait a long time for our order- we got a free order of chili cheese fries as well. (random item at a Mexican restaurant I know). Just perfectly capped off the day. We finally headed to a bar chain they have here called Woodstock where you can request classic rock songs for the DJ. We requested everything from Dylan to Hendrix to the Mamas and Papas. They had them all. Really great.
So- after all the excitement yesterday- I decided to stay in today. I got to hear a sermon from home on CDs that Julie sent- so it was almost like a regular Sunday for me. I am trying to start this week to get my things somewhat organized to move. I have packed up my winter coats for good. Next weekend, the big flea market in Seoul is reopening- so we all want to head over and shop for items for our rooms. Want to make them as homey as possible for the next 10 months.
Other than some more practice teaching this week- not much coming up. Payday is Thursday- so we are heading to Outback to celebrate our 2-month anniversary on Friday night. Time seems to be going pretty quickly. That may change once we are relocated out of the city.
We did go to the baseball game last Wednesday after work and had a great time. Tickets to the game just $7 (right on 3rd baseline) and the best part is you can bring in your own food!! And drinks!! The crowd was great and they do chants and cheers the WHOLE time. (even when they are batting). We cheered for the Kia Tigers who were playing against the LG Twins. Kia pulled out the win 1-0. I sat with my friend Gail, from England, who had never seen a baseball game. She loved it and we have pledged our allegiance to the Tigers for the rest of our stay. :) I am sure we will do that again soon.
Hope everyone is well. Love to get emails anytime!