Kicking back in South Korea

Arrived in Seoul at 6am on a flight from Bangkok. I didn't sleep a wink. Managed to sort out a transport card and took the metro/subway into the city (instead of the expensive shuttle buses & taxis) where we managed to fall asleep between stops! Took about an hour to the city centre. Then to another suburb where we had booked a hotel, not in a touristy area.  The suburb came alive in the evening, it was interesting to wander around, bright lights, heaps of little eating places, we finally agreed on one and enjoyed a nice chicken meal. Next morning we caught the metro to the bus station and arrived in Hamyang about 2.30, a 4 hr trip, south east of Seoul. This is where Luke is working. Great buses, wide recliners seats, only 3 across. Masses of apartment buildings to be seen going out of Seoul, about 11 million people live there. But seems a very well organized, clean and very civilized city compared to the rest of Asia. And obviously way more expensive, more like Nz prices. Found our way to Lukes school. We chatted with one of his pupils. She told us in not bad English " I really like Luke, he is very kind and has a lot of patience."  It's been great to catch up with him. A lovely little town. Nice big park which we have walked to 3x all ready. We went out for Korean dinner with Luke's principal and his wife (both very lovely and very cute baby) on Saturday night. Food was great. bbq pork, lots of side dishes of spicy vegetables and dips and salads. Then a big beef dish with rice. We enjoyed the rice wine & tried the rice vodka. Luke & Trevor didn't find sitting on the floor for over 2 hours that comfortable. We went to a nice tea house for dessert and tea afterwards. Sunday it rained so we played indoor golf. Quite amazing, 18 holes using real golf clubs in a small room... Hamyang is not at all a tourist spot, very little English spoken. But Luke is doing well, it is easier to eat out and he has managed to order us good meals. His apartment is made for one person only... But we will manage for a week or two. He works 1.30 till 9pm as it is a private school and the students come after their own school has finished. Jirisan national park is nearby so we will take a bus there tomorrow and have a look around. Weather is great, slightly cooler in the morning & evening, hot during the day, around 26 but not as hot as we have had.