We had a great day . . . we had the meeting and lunch with the founder of Eastern Social Welfare Society (the adoption agency in Seoul) and the current President of Eastern. They like to meet every family that comes through their program and explain all that they do to assist the orphans, unwed mothers, and disabled children in Korea. What an awesome program!!!
After the meeting we went to a palace in Seoul (Gyeongbokgung Palace), originally constructed in the 15th Century. We showed up at the changing of the guard and walked right into an engligh-speaking tour. Very cool . . . see the pictures to the right. We then went to a Buddhist Temple and just happened to show up as a service was beginning with drums, gongs and chanting and the rest (what great timing) . . . very interesting . . .we then hit Insa-Dong (a market in Seoul) and topped the day off with a traditional Korean dinner at Tony Roma's!
The question was posted . . . what route did we take to get to Seoul. Well, here's the answer . . . we were fortunate to have a direct flight both ways . . . and the flight out took us into Canada over the Hudson Bay and the Northwest Territories . . . across Alaska . . . down through Russia . . . across China . . . then we took a sharp right to avoid flying over North Korean airspace . . .they will shoot down any aircraft that violates their airspace . . .then we approached Seoul from the west.
We get Isaiah tomorrow at 4 PM! We will have him in our room overnight (pray for a quiet night) . . . I really don't care though, I am just so happy to have him! We then fly out of Seoul at noon on Wednesday and arrive in O'Hare at 10:30 AM (you gotta love time travel . . . straight outta Back to the Future). We will post again if we are able to . . . we'll see!
4 comments:
The pictures are coming through great! This is so much fun. I am glad that you are doing this blog page. Seven and a half hours until you get Isaiah!!!! How exciting for us, but how sad for his foster mother. Lee, you and Chris look very happy. I am so glad that this is such a terrific experience. I miss you and I love you.
Mom
It looks like so much fun! You guys look great and I can't wait to see you and hear all about. Wishing you a quiet night and plane ride home;)
sara
You should have Isaiah. I bet you 3 guys are having fun today. Hope to see pictures soon.
Mellissa and Steve
Dear Chris and Lee,
Isaiah on his way home, hurray! Safe travels. The blog has been wonderful. It has really allowed us a glimpse into your travels. The Clausen family grows richer.
Love, Aunt Lorraine
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