Gwangju Conference

This weekend Mike and I presented again in Gwangju, for the regional KOTESOL Conference.

I have never actually been to Gwangju before, so it was cool to be in the last of the big eight cities, even if only for a few hours. Part of the reason I have never been was that getting there is a mission. Four hours on a bus from Daegu.

But I got there and we presented to an even bigger audience, which was great. I wasn't able to hang around much, as we were staying with Darren in Daejeon (two hours north) that night, so I arrived at 2, presented at 330, and was on a 530 train. Still, well worth the effort. It was a great crowd and there was certainly more debate than last time. I was also a little off compared to the first one, owing, I am sure, to the long travel day. Glad to have done it though.

In Daejeon we met, had a couple of beers and a huge dinner. I think a day of travel and very little food followed by a massive, greasy meal was not a great idea, but it was still good to get out. Daejeon is always a fun time, and even though I would have loved to explore more of Gwangju, the money and energy just wasn't there. I do plan to see that part of the country on a three day weekend this summer, so I will be back I am sure. It doesn't seem all that much different than any other Korean city to be honest, but any big city is fun for a night.

Anyway, a fun weekend, but it is Monday morning and I am still tired.