This Is Korea (TIK)

Daegu hasn't exactly been a hotbed of action lately. I think we're just trying to lay low until summer ends and we can actually step outside without being slapped in the face by the humid hand of mother nature.

As a result, there hasn't been much to write about - at least nothing I find interesting enough. Next weekend we'll be heading to Seoul for four days. We're extremely excited. The last time we were there we were having panic attacks, Cate was puking every 10 minutes and I was trying to find the fastest flight home. Obviously things have changed a little since then. We didn't see too much of the city in March. We stayed with our friends, Janessa and Evan, and because we were so tired we basically just crashed at their apartment for two days. We'll be staying near downtown in a 'love motel'. Sounds classy, I know. Love motels are called love motels because they're often rented by the hour. Meaning they're meant for people who really love each other - for at least 60 minutes (or much shorter in some cases, I'm sure). Actually, these motels have received a serious upgrade in the last number of years. When Korea hosted the World Cup in 2002, many of these establishments received a touch of class and were, for a short while, called world motels. Our friends recommended one to us, so we're hoping it's appropriate for the kind of love shared between two parents and a baby. I'm guessing we're not typical clientele. These motels/hotels are less than half the price of normal hotels, which is why we're choosing this somewhat seedy option.

As I've mentioned before, we're pretty much used to the daily wackiness that is South Korea. Things that were weird before are just daily routine now, but once in a while you get a little reminder of why you should have a camera in hand at all times. Things like a synchronized stationary bike dance team performing in the food court of the local superstore is a perfect example. The following video is one of those typical situations where you just shake your head and keep walking - or stand, watch and laugh. I'll let Andy do the explaining:



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