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Everyone arrived safely in South Korea. Eric says their airport it is constantly rated as the best airport in the world. They seem to be more concerned with the Swine Flu here than any threat from North Korea. We were all screened at the airport with our temperatures being taken. And I thought the US was paranoid!
We were taken by bus to our hotel in Seoul. We all went to bed about as soon as we got to our rooms. The rooms are very nice, but small (reminds me of Israel). I guess we really take for granted all the extra space we have in the States. I understand that 70% of South Korea is uninhabitable mountains.
There is a 13 hour difference from US eastern time zone, so I was pretty tired and went to bed around 9:00PM. Eric has the gift of prophesy, because, just like he said I was up at about 2:15 AM. I’m still getting used to this whole today is yesterday at home thing. But, this might work out well for a procrastinator like me because tomorrow finally does come and the future is now!
After breakfast, we are headed to the DMZ (demilitarized zone). This is the 2 KM wide barrier between North and South Korea. It is one of the last relics of the cold war and attracts many tourist every day. Techincally, the Korean War never ended (no peace treaty every signed) but there has been an uneasy truce ever since 1953. But don’t worry, the area is safe, and we should have some great pics tomorrow.
Later, we will be going for our home stays. We all got a chuckle last night when Hyun Sook told everyone to prepare for their “one night stand.” Eric quickly corrected her. We did not want any of the teens on the trip telling their parents we were arranging for one night stands for them in Seoul. We will be spending one night with people assoicated with Underground University, before returning to our hotel on Tuesday. This will give us a better idea of their living conditions and their daily activities. We will be attending and observing the UU tonight. I know this will enable us to pray for them more effectively.
Grace and peace to y’all (I didn’t learn much South Korean, but I’ve got the South part down). Thank you all for the many prayers that have been and continue to be lifted up for us on this trip.
I’ll try to update again tomorrow…wait is that today? Man this is confusing at times 
Stephen E. Garner
SUSA Board Chair
