Monsoon

I remember when my knowledge of a monsoon being heavy rain was slightly debunked as being high winds (both are characteristics of monsoons) and I recall making sure everyone around me knew this fact. Since the beginning of July, Seoul and the rest of Korea has been getting pounded with rain. Our weekend trip to Mud Fest on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong was cut short due to the rain and wind. I don't remember the last day I actually saw the sun. While it hasn't rained everyday, it has been hazy and overcast for the entirety of the month. The nice thing about the rain is that it has often brought thunder and lightning, something I missed last year around this time. However, the rain has caused all sorts of problems with the Han River (the river that cuts Seoul in half). The river has flooded in various areas and has even flooded bridges that are used to cross the river. My walk to work often leaves my shoes soaking wet and me looking a little less put together. I like the rain though, it's not as humid and it's much cooler when it rains. I've been very satisfied with my Korean weather experience.

This blog post is actually rather short and uneventful, but since the rain has become a huge part of my daily commute, I thought I'd take the time to comment on it.