Next week is Thanksgiving holiday here in Korea. Pretty much the big deal it is here as it is back in the US. Families travel from all over to see each other, eat lots of food, drink and whatever else comes up.  I’ll be doing that in Pohang this  year. I plan on traveling to Pohang, an hour or so up the east coast from here, to be with MyeongHee’s family. I hope to have some good photos of what a traditional “Chuseok” holiday and home looks like. MyeongHee’s mother lives in an old style home right on the coast. While I have been in several homes other than my own here, all of them have been the fairly modern villas or high rise apartments.

MyeongHee bought me a new suit to wear for the occasion. While I brought a suit from home, it’s a little too western for her. To impress her family and friends I haven’t met, she wants me to look my best. It’s getting tailored now, so when it comes back, I’ll post a few pictures of me looking swank and suave in Korean style.

At school, the 6th graders are all out on school sponsored camping trips this week. My evenings are pretty quiet. I still have classes, but only a few students in some of them.  Last night I had two classes with only two students each. Tonight, I even get a break as one class of entirely 6th graders will be empty.   It’s kind of disappointing, because those kids have the best English and are a lot of fun. Once they get into middle school, the schedule and coursework turns them into walking zombies. Most of my middle school students are dull, don’t speak unless asked very specific questions and then provide minimal responses. I’ll be happy to have full classes later this week.