Shoes in Asia. They can be a strange thing. They are never to be worn in the house, as it keeps dirt from the outside from being brought inside. I’ve adopted the custom of removing my shoes on entering homes.  It’s a great custom and it seems strange to me now not to remove my shoes. When I was in Texas in February I was uncomfortable with my shoes on in people’s homes, although some places didn’t really have a place to put shoes when I came in. Most everyone here has a foyer or entry way where shoes are left.

Which brings me to the subject. We did some laundry and MyeongHee wanted to put them out on the back veranda to dry in the breeze. So, she slips on whatever pair of shoes is easiest and goes outside. I caught her putting on my shoes. I don’t mind her wearing my shoes – as long as no one else sees her.

She looks a little like a cross between “Olive Oyl” and “Little Orphan Annie.” Cute, but not necessarily the stylish hair salon owner she usually presents to the world.

I suppose if I fit any shoes in the foyer, I might also slip on the first pair that fit for a short outside trip. With the boats I have on the end of my legs, that limits me to just my shoes. But she has the smallest feet in the house and therefore can slip into anyone’s shoes.   I however, can swim faster and need no flippers. So there.