Korea Day 1

Touched down at 6am, it was uncomfortable. The plane took off at 11pm (12midnight Korean time) and breakfast was served at 4am. And since we were in the economy, we could never sleep peacefully and I was dozing off on the way to hotel, by the time we reached, it was 8am and registration would start at 10am. Oh my goodness.

Anyway, the morning session consisted of only the opening remarks by the President, followed by an introduction of the Korean NRF by one of the Directors, photo-taking and it was lunch. I couldn't believe that lunch would be from 11:50am - 2pm.

The session after lunch was dreadful, I certainly hope the camera didn't catch me dozing off but by then, it was almost dinner and we began with a toast, the President made some comments that the workshop was more than an exchange of ideas but a way to network (trust the Koreans to come up with any reason to drink)

The auntie on my left was from Germany, the right was from Slovakia and the auntie opposite was from Thailand, yes, even my colleague at another table could tell that I was popular (how I wish I can be popular among the younger ones instead)

Since dinner ended a little past 8, I returned to my room, chatted with Melvin for a while before heading out to explore. Saw some Izakaya, Yakiniku eateries but it is sad when you don't understand the language, wondered what was written on the signboards (Haiz). Back to the feeling of Day 1 in Tokyo for me but I was excited back then, knowing that I'd be fluent in the language, but now, I couldn't be excited since I know I'd be lost till I fly back on Sunday.

Oh, Korean Air doesn't even provide the small screen for movies and games for economy passengers; but the good thing is: because we took the night flight and missed the Tues night hotel, the extended Saturday night hotel stay will be free (yay!!!) Think it's worth it, saved us on the trouble to carry our luggage and all, and another night in a 5-star hotel =P