We had a great first day in Seoul and love the city so far. We spent a lot of time walking, and Chip posted pictures directly below of our trip to the COEX mall and the Hyundai Department Store. We had heard these places were incredible; we can confirm that they are.
The people here are beautiful -- literally. They wear lovely clothes and are all done up with shoes/makeup/cool hair, etc. Very dressy and cosmopolitan -- great people watching. (Emily, you would be blown away by all the good-looking businessmen in their suits and groovy haircuts.)
We had a delicious dinner of noodles and vegetables and meat tonight (thankfully no eels or other small items with eyes), and then took a soak in the hot tub at the Ritz. (We were disappointed initially that we couldn't get a room at the Social Welfare Services Guesthouse, where most adopting parents stay, but now we're pretty pleased with our fate.)
Tomorrow at 9:30am we will be meeting our social worker at SWS and going to Owen's foster family's home. I have to say that I can barely wrap my head around this right now. I start getting butterflies in my stomach and have to take some deep breaths. I'm sure we'll have some stories to share afterward.
Off to bed for us, while you all back home are just starting your day. Love to all. Thanks for your prayers tomorrow on what promises to be an unforgettable experience for us.
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You guys and your fancy hotels! So Owen will only be accustomed to 5 star digs as well, aye?
We love being able to see and hear about your trip, I'm jealous of your adventures -- Seoul sounds fantastic!! We'll be thinking of you as you meet Owen and his foster parents, I'm sure they'll love you and know immediately that Owen has a beautiful life ahead of him!
Enjoy Korea as a tourist, and then as a parent! Best wishes, the Chaputs
p.s. don't know if you've gotten emails from Dunn's but they made it safe and sound to Viet Nam (after flying through a typhoon!)
We're so happy to hear that the two of you arrived safely and are enjoying the beautiful sights! You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you meet and hold Owen for the first time. What a blessed event!
Oh, I am so excited for you!!! I can't stand it, either, I can't wait for you to get your baby boy!
Love you lots and we are praying that everything goes smoothly,
Mari and family
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