The first week

This post, describes events that occured on the 12th of Oct. 2009
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Well, its Monday in Korea, and after a fast-paced weekend of getting my 'feet wet', its time to start figuring stuff out.

I'm still getting settled in.  I went out to get some of the necessary supplies and tools need for a balanced and stable life in another country.  There is a large 'mega-mart' about 20 minutes walk from my flat.  Rumour has it that there is a Karrefour somewhere in Busan.  That would be ideal.  I think that the number one thing that aides the 'transition' is 'stuff you reognize.  So, sometime this week I will be out to find it.  Plus the fact that I know it will have the stuff that one really needs in order to feel a little bit more at home in a foriegn land.

Today, I took my frist trip on the subway!!! It was actually quite easy.  Public transpotation, how I have missed you!!!  I took the subway from the place that I was staying to Busan Station.  It's at the 'port'.  I had to go there to get an international calling card. That too was no pronlem.  The part of the city where I am staying temporarily isn't that used to foreigners, so I couldn't really find a card.  But, Today accomplished my mission, and got to call home!!!!  Big wieght off of my shoulders actually.  I worry about mom when I don't hear from her.  But, apparently all is well back at the ranch.  So if your ever in Busan, you can get an international phone card at Busan station (on the red line).  Also if your using it at a payphone, you still have to initially put in money at the pay phone before using the card.  Hey, Just saying.