Today, a day of surprises

Today we went to visit the Hyundai heavy industries complex. Seeing a major component of the miracle on the Han river in action was amazing. Millions of dollars per ship flow through the compiles each day stimulating one of the worlds top economies. At the same time there were many other not so megalithic surprises. For example we went to eat at a Korean style Vietnamese buffet, which was absolutely delicious. But what I found intriguing was Korean ice cream. I noticed out students waking away with piles if ice cream but Koreans first filling their bowls with shaved ice then I cream on top to flavor the ice as it melted. Wow, I'm not sure how that evolved but I'm not sure it would win over customers in the USA haha. Later when coming back to school the staff notified us that when we go to the water park we will have to wear life vests. My reaction was astonishment. Never in my life have I ever had to wear a life vest at a water park. The whole thing seems kind of over kill to me but I am interests in learning the reasons behind it. This also reminds me of when we had gone to the amusement park on a really hot day and we chose to ride some water rids to cool down. When we get there e Koreans were all buying ponchos to protect them from getting wet so they still looked good. Let me tell you not only was I a bit astonished, but also made me realize Americans care a lot less about outward appearances. Then when we get back I went to go eat a rice burger and ordered the spicy one and the Korean employees at the eating place were surprised I could even it it. In fact I have been disappointed that Korean food is not spicier but I won't tell the Koreans haha. Finally I get back to the dormitory and decide to eat up on the roof to watch the sunset, and I'm surprised to see the number of solar hot water heaters and roof top gardens on the buildings below. I realize there are economic reasons behind this but I cannot help but admire the Koreans for the green life style and resourcefulness.