Seoul is crying.
Tomorrow marks the final day in Korea. As either a show of emotion, or in hopes of easing our transition to the wet northwest USA, the skies of Seoul rained on the city for 24 hours. The Korean climate is typically dry between the months of September and June, and extremely saturated during the summer months. For those adjusted to northwest USA, rain is associated with cold temperatures, so a coat suffices as warmth and as water protection. In Korea, the wet and hot summers require an alternative means of water protection: umbrellas. Since this is the Korean style, most people don't purchase waterproof coats, and thus need an umbrella even in the unusual winter rain. Furthermore, foreigners in Gore-tex without umbrellas are quite a concerning site to the locals.
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