People are really nice. One of the pleasures of traveling is that you meet all sorts of people from different backgrounds with different interests. Korea was no exception for us. With the help of PR Man Baby Brother we spread the word about the Kdrama Gmamas with abandon. Our 'areas of influence' include
Lovely ladies from Singapore. This lively group was encountered on our Han River Cruise. They were on a business trip with Price Waterhouse Coopers but more importantly are Kdrama fans! Such fun to find fans from across the globe!
Lily and Friend from Australia. Nope, they haven't watched any Kdramas but after chatting with us perhaps will give it a go. Even though Lily & Friend are probably younger than my youngest child they were both outgoing, friendly, and interested in our adventure. No bored eye rolls with these two!
Recently retired Mo from Scotland. What a lovely brogue she had! Again, met on the Han River Cruise and had us rolling in laughter. She hasn't decided to follow the Gmamas yet but that's probably becuase she's still celebrating her retirement.
Australian Solo Vacationer, Michelle, who survived the climb up from the seaside temple. I'm always so impressed with these intrepid souls who chose to live their life to the fullest. Nothing is holding her back...including the steep hills!
Jay's Pizza in Hongdae area of Seoul. Authentic New York style pizza that we truly enjoyed! Jay and his wife run the place and we enjoyed the ambiance and food greatly. Check them out on Instagram @jayspizza_seoul.
And Dance instructor Lee Hyun Jong on Instagram @jong_xx. Since we wowed him with our dancing prowess at our Kpop Dance Class I'm absolutely certain he will squeeze us into his busy schedule and begin following the Gmamas.
And let's not forget the guy on the plane into Tucson, the bartenders, bystanders, hotel guests, baristas, and more.... Even my friends in Tucson are requesting more business cards to hand out so they don't get left out of this excitement.
Pat here. What do you have, Judy, that I don’t? CHARISMA! I also took my business cards to Korea and begged people on my tour to read our blog. The four I put a full-court-press on were all Kdrama addicts, and two of them made me look like a neophyte. Did they follow through and check out the blog? In a word, NO!! I’ll try not to take it personally. I guess I’d better go with you next time.
Oh Judy......While Pat asks what you have and calls it CHARISMA, some of us might call it.....Hmmm...a word does not come to mind......but you have enthusiasm and grit that invades until we fall into line....
in a loving, friendly, concerned way of course that you don't want us to miss out......
Oh Michele (with one L) I have a new best friend in Australia! So glad to have shared the bench with you.
Thanks for these blogs. Really enjoying them.