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We now have our own wheels. We got a motorcycle! Go over to the photos page to see it. Adam went into Seoul this afternoon and bought a little Daelim motorcycle from a Canadian guy moving to Japan. It was a great deal, and we’re having so much fun! Adam had his long ride back from Seoul this evening, he picked me up, then we went out around Paju. Riding in the open air makes me feel so much more like we live in Asia. As we drove, we could smell the spicy food from restaurants and the maneur from the farms. I was much more aware of the local life that I’ve only seen passing by bus windows.

We visited our new friends Kyle and Cynthia who live nearby. Their house is in the middle of a web of rice patties (er, paddies, that is). Riding a bike also makes me feel more vulnerable– like stray bullets from NK might graze my helmet. We’ve been watching too much Alias. While we were trying to find our friends’ house, we went down the wrong dirt road, we set off a sensor and were suddenly engulfed in a heavy mist spraying out from the speed bump beneath us. We freaked out because we thought we had crossed into some military zone and had been gassed or sprayed with acid. It turns out, it was just water. When we finally found our way, Cynthia and Kyle assured us that it was just a farmer’s house, and the sensors were probably for their pigs.

This week has finally turned to Fall, so we had cool/COLD air to top off the experience. It’s beautiful. I had a great day working. I’ve begun my weekend street performance doing educational jazz singing/chanting. It was so nice to be outside in the cool weather. Everyone seems happier and more relaxed– my co-workers and our guests. It was very nice.

And now it’s the weekend for me. :). Adam and I are going exploring on our motorcycle tomorrow. It’s going to be a great day.

Talk to you soon.

-Jessica