Santa Clara University

3:44 AM

After a non-eventful 11-hour flight, took an incredible 2-1/2 hour drive from the airport (traffic is terrific, and it was rush hour as well). Seoul is a beautiful, clean, green city, with juxtaposition of old and new -- the 'circle' comes around a temple palace, taking up some serious acreage in the middle of the city. All cars merging at once, all beautiful shiny new cars, without any accidents to be seen--and many that seemed about to happen!

The weather is beautiful, and our host, Mr. Kim, says the rain is done now, so we can expect plenty of sunshine and great weather.

We drove up to our hotel--and I do mean 'up'--we learned the hotel on "South Mountain" is one of the most beautiful in all of Seoul, with amazing views, and exquisite accommodations.

Will catch up on some sleep and report more later,

Leanna