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I am not a fan of plane rides, but alas, the only way to get to South Korea from San Franciso in any speedy fashion is by plane. So, My daughter, son, sister, cat, and dog all got on the plane together. My sister is scared to death of planes as well. Once we had taken off, everyone's nerves were settled. I have never flown internationally. I have never flown with 2 small children. I have never flown with pets. I did all of this in one fell swoop! I call this baptism by fire!! Amazingly, it ...

After we woke up from our nap after the soccer match, we had some assorted snacks such as rice cakes, chicken, and watermelon for breakfast.  Then we left with my relatives to go on a boat ride.  We were now in Inchon which is on the western coast of Korea and drove to a dock where boats were being boarded.  We got out of the car and waited around in a nearby police station which I thought was strange until I realized that the  father of the family (my relatives- dad's cou...

Wolmido Island used to be an isolated island located about a km off the Incheon coast.  It became part of the mainland, after the creation of a highway.  The name Wolmido Island is said to be from the shape of the island due to resembling the tail of a half moon.  The day started with a visit to the only "official" Chinatown in Korea for brunch.  Afterwards, walked up a small hill to Jayu (Freedom) Park, where a statue of General Douglas MacArthur and a memorial  to t...