So I think monsoon season is upon us. The rain started early last night and now about 24 hours later it still has not stopped. The monsoon season was supposed to start any day now, so the timing is right. It should last 3-4 weeks. Bob and I are armed and ready with our arsenal of umbrellas. (And even if we weren't, you can't turn a corner here without seeing umbrellas for sale...definitely no shortage of umbrellas).
South Koreans adapt very well to the rain in ways that just aren't necessary in America. While on a shopping trip to Home Plus today (HUGE department/grocery store....7 stories high) I saw a little dispenser just inside the doors with these long and skinny plastic bags. They are to put your umbrellas in while you shop so you don't drip water all over the floors. Very clever!
And while we're on the subject of clever things at Home Plus, you should check out their shopping cart technology! Each wheel of the shopping cart sits on a base of four smaller wheels that swivel 360 degrees. Because of this, you can move your cart in all directions without having to turn it. You can push it forward and backward, but also left to right! It makes it really easy to turn corners, which is a good thing because it is always very crowded at Home Plus. (It's amazing how many Korean families grocery shop together at 11pm on a Sunday night!) We'll take a video of the shopping carts in action sometime....it's pretty fun to see.
16 days and counting since we arrived in Korea! Love everyone and keep in touch!
***Bob and Lindsey***
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