So, our first two weeks have been spent trying to set up camp here. We worked out a car and an apartment before we left the States so we were ahead of the game. However, our two biggest hurdles have been TV and Internet, the lifeblood of our existence.
Our apartment is already hooked up with Korean cable, so that is great if you speak Hangul. We don't. We managed to find a satellite provider through the base which we thought would solve our TV issues. Now, instead of watching Korean game shows, we are getting government controlled AFN. We have 9 channels, all AFN, all the time. Time to sign up for Netflix!
Getting Internet access proved more difficult since there isn't any vendors on base for those of us living off base. We finally hooked up with a Korean intermediary who was nice enough to take Ainsley downtown and arrange for us to get Internet. On Wednesday, the man arrives at our apartment to set it up and the language barrier made it interesting. A lot of Angela pointing to the router saying "Internet" and "wireless." Somehow we figured it out and life has improved immensely now that we are able to communicate with our family and friends! However, having a Korean IP address has complicated surfing the web quite a bit. When do those language classes start?
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Seriously, I need you guys to install a camera in your apartment. Better yet, just get a copy of the footage from the "cop" cam. I would LOVE to see you two interacting with the locals. Priceless.
just remember if justin comes out with a new reality show that looks alot like your "adventures" in korea, mom says besure to get your 10%
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