Okay, Seoul seemed really doable.

Signs (more or less) in English.  Cars on the right side of the road.  A reasonable exchange rate.

I’ve been in Tokyo three hours and already I’m lost.  First, the Japanese drive on the left side of the road.  Second, I speak NO Japanese.  Third, I’ll never get the bowing thing right.  Fourth, I just gave $300 U.S. dollars to a lovely bank clerk only to receive about 2 yen, which should pay for two train tickets and one cab ride.  Lastly, did I mention I speak no Japanese.  Most signs ARE not translated.  Fortunately, we’ll be escorted most of the time, but this should be interesting.  Hopefully, I remember what the Brits had painted in LARGE signs on the road — LOOK RIGHT.

Oh, I’ll post the rest of my pictures from Seoul tonight.  I’m a little behind, but had lunches, dinners, and had to pack.

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