We've been in Busan for about two and a half weeks now, and the transitions have been smooth. Our first few days and week were excellent as we settled in and got acquainted with our area and work. (The past week was incredibly busy and tiring.) We had some overlap time in our apartment with the couple from Canada whom we are replacing: Adrian and Cara. They were wonderfully generous with their time, helpful, warm and friendly people we were glad to share our first few days with. They have introduced us to their favorite places, food and people here and plan to return to teach again some time in January.
Our provisions have been generous thus far. We live on the top floor (16th) of a high rise building about a fifteen minute walk away from the private school (hagwon) where we teach. Our apartment is at least as big as our home in Virginia was. Behind us are the mountains we have yet to explore and in front of us sprawls the city and a river... 45 minutes beyond is the Sea of Japan (or Sea of Korea, as our Korean students insist it is called.) The population of Busan is a little less than Houston's and it seems to be generally friendly, laid back, clean and safe. The food is fresh, delicious and cheap.
As far as our teaching goes: so far, so good.
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