Kimchi and Gold Medals - Chapter Two
Nomadic Gatherings by
Michel Guntern
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The Olympic ceremony was on in Seoul, and the event was being transmitted live to the on-board television above the driver.
1.
Going to South Korea:
"You going to South Korea?" the American shouted across
the platform at Shimonoseki.
2. Waiting With a Wad of Won:
A queue of locals waited at the other side of customs with a wad
of Won to buy any surplus duty-free.S
3. Bus to Kyongju:
Kyongju was the home of the Shaman Kings. The valley is dotted with
first to eighth century burial tombs, resembling giant-sized molehills.
4. Sightseeing
in Kyongju:
A Saturday afternoon pastime of the local couples seemed to be to
tour the well spread out cultural sights.
5. Nightlife in Kyongju:
A few cheap beers and a little musical entertainment, without a massage
or a plate of cut melons, peaches, and grapes, was a little hard to
find.
6. Changing Money:
When Dave returned, with change of ten thousand and two girls hanging on
to him, I put seven in my pocket and handed over the initially agreed
upon three.
7. Kimpo International Airport:
Everybody had a destination. The departure board flicked the flights
away, new ones climbed the ladder towards boarding; my destination was
Taipei.
8. The Seoul Olympics:
After ten days at the Olympics it was satisfying to be on the move
again; to be a traveller looking for residence, rather than a resident
among travellers.
9. Anonymous
Solitude:
In Seoul there was never a quiet moment. Not even on the subway
returning from the Sports Complex.
10. The Korean People:
The Korean people in Seoul seemed friendly and helpful, and the streets
were clean; a necessity as much food trading was done at floor level.
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