Tonight the district held a farewell reception in our honor.  Many of the Rotarians in Pohang attended and it was great to see all of the new friends we made in one room.  I have to be honest...I don't think I'm ready to come back.  I feel like I'm not going back to the Tampa that I left.  My parents have moved to South Carolina and our home in Temple Terrace is up for sale.  It will be a strange feeling to be in Tampa without them there.  While I am very tired, I feel like I could easily stay another few weeks.  But I do miss my family and friends and am looking forward to seeing everyone again! 

Tomorrow morning we fly to Seoul and then get to spend the day there...then it's a looooong day Wednesday coming home.  Ironically, we arrive in Chicago one hour before we left Seoul because of the time change.  I can't wait to get to Chicago and be able to use my cell phone again.

So what have I learned from this trip?  Well, I want to travel more.  I've gained patience from working with the translators and adjusting to new things.  I love Korean food!  It is possible to make a connection with someone in just a few days, and I've done that here.  I hope I can stay in touch with those people.  Rotary is a fantastic organization which I hope to one day be a part of.  And there's much more that I've learned but I've got to get to sleep now...I'll do a final entry either tomorrow or when I get back to Florida.  Please pray for my team to have a safe trip home!