The soul of Seoul

The day started very early when I woke up about 5:45. I could not fall back asleep so I just got up. I finished packing and proceeded to the lobby to pay the bill and arrange to get the bags picked up in 1520. Naturally as soon as I closed the door, I realized I had forgotten something. The key I had with me did not work (visions of the Horison where 1,209 keys went south).

I went downstairs to get re-keyed and then picked up my rented cell and book. I sat in the lobby while my luggage was fetched. The bell guy started taking my bags outside then I noticed the 5:55 shuttle bus was just getting ready to leave about 15 minutes late. I boarded it and enjoyed my last glimpses of Seoul for this voyage. The scenery did not disappoint as has always been the case this trip.

Check-in was a breeze (listening Air Canada??) and after I got rid of my bags I returned the rent-a-phone for a whopping $23. Dizzy did mention that they were cheap which turned out to be the case ... sweet. My bags are checked to Ottawa and I need not pick them up until YYZ when I clear Canada C&I. Say what? Checked to destination (Air Canada and China Southern you listening??).

I walked a bit then found somewhere to eat for a bit. I have 2h40m until my flight. Dizzy reported that Korean food is so bland and it all tastes the same. I ordered kimchee/pork soup at Incheon and used half a box of tissue wiping my eyes and my nose. I wonder if it's the kimchi that makes the food so spicy and Dizzy does not eat this stuff so does not know. When Dizzy was crossing the street last night after our goodbye, it was like a Hollywood movie where the heroine disappears into the night amidst a fanfare of closing music. I heard In the City by the Eagles as she crossed the street. That dolly seems very happy in Korea and has carved out a nice little niche of friends to support and be supported by her. She thinks she may exit the current contract early but that may change. She has issues with some of the people she works with and if they get her down more, who knows. The only thing she mentioned about the future was grad school (yippeee!!!). She is going to save for pick up a MacBook and I told her I would assist when the time comes ... bye bye Seoul.