We spent last weekend in Busan. Busan is a city in the south of Korea on the coast. It has beautiful beaches and plenty of things to do. We went to the aquarium, hung out on the beach, went for a hike, visited the APEC 2005 building, went on a cruise, watched fireworks and visited some ancient tombs. We also stayed in an awesome hotel with real beds and a shower room that doubles as a sauna with a jacuzzi tub.
I'm glad we went to Busan because it changed my perceptions of Koreans. Most of the people on the streets in Seoul are rude. They try to run into you, elbow you, kick you, push you, slam doors on you and beat you down with their oversized purses and bags. They stop in the middle of a crowded street and look at you like you're crazy for trying to walk around them. They are also heavily involved with cell phones, video games, books and anything that keeps them from actually paying attention to people around them while they're walking.
Busan was different though. The people were very kind. They were polite and opened doors for people. We even had Koreans stop to ask us if we were lost or needed help finding anything. The atmosphere was peaceful and calm. If I ever come back to Korea, I'm going to Busan.
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