Update

Its been a busy few days...

On Thursday, all the preschool teachers went out for a meal. We had samgyeopsal (barbecued pork) in a traditional Korean restaurant which meant sitting on cushions on the floor. My bum went numb after about half an hour, give me a proper chair anyday! The Korean teachers, who seem so quiet in school, really know how to knock back the booze. I ended up having to drink a shot of soju in a glass of beer - it did not taste good. Afterwards we went to a noraebang (private karaoke rooms) and I sang Delilah which reminded me of rugby days out in Cardiff and made me feel a little bit homesick....

Friday was Teacher's Day when students give cards and presents to their teachers. Sadly, our school had sent letters to the parents asking them not to give presents, but I still received a few including chocolates, doughnuts, candles, an umbrella and 100,000 won (about £50) in Hyundai gift vouchers!

On Friday night, we went out for samgyeopsal again (this time seated on proper chairs, my bum was thankful) for a leaving party for one of the American teachers. After stuffing our faces, we went onto the Park for a couple of drinks. The others headed to a club near Bucheon Station, but I needed an early night as I was moving apartments the next day.

I moved into the apartment just vacated by the teacher who just left while the new teacher moved into my little cell! My new apartment has a separate bedroom, is a fair bit bigger and actually overlooks the street rather than the airshaft. The only downside is that it has a slightly funky smell and needs a good scrub to make it habitable...!

Last night, a few of us went out for a meal at an Indian restaurant called Annapura near Bucheon station. I've been craving non-Korean food for a couple of weeks and the restaurant was a nice discovery as the curries and naan bread were delicious! The restaurant has nice, comfy booths and Bollywood musicals playing in the background. I just hope I can find it again as the streets and alleys around Bucheon station are a bit of a maze!