So the world expo in Yeosu, Korea was pretty impressive. These Korean people even built a fancy new bridge so it'd be easier to get from where I am to the site of the Expo, in Yeosu. There were some incredibly long lines, and quite a few people fanning themselves as well. I even waited with my friend Lydia in line for two hours just to visit an aquarium -- thought it was nice to visit on the inside -- especially with the rare Beluga whale that was there. We also spent an hour waiting to get inside the Russian Pavilion as well. The Russians had a pretty amazing exhibit, that probably outdid everyone else.
The theme of the Expo was oceans, and how to help protect and save our oceans. The Russian exhibit explained how they have scientists working with a group from the UN to help study the Arctic and protect all of the animals living there. The U.S.A. had a nice video presentation that showed how many of those in our country utilize the oceans in many different ways. It showed how we really take pride in our bodies of water. It also showed though the ways that we are destroying our oceans too.
The expo had food from a few different countries, and many of them touted their tourist industries too. As though host country, Korea did have quite a few different presentations, and themed projects that were very interesting and informative (when in subtitles).
One thing I didn't realize was that Lydia and myself had a whole twelve hours to spend there, and not just seven. I had received a little itinerary, that apparently was the wrong itinerary. So, we were both pretty worn out, by the time the day was over. I think we literally spent between 1/3 or 1/4 of the time there just standing in line. We did go on a Saturday, and we went on a Saturday when many Korean children are enjoying school holidays. Heck, I even saw my boss that I worked with last year in a part of the country that's four hours away from Yeosu.
The theme of the Expo was oceans, and how to help protect and save our oceans. The Russian exhibit explained how they have scientists working with a group from the UN to help study the Arctic and protect all of the animals living there. The U.S.A. had a nice video presentation that showed how many of those in our country utilize the oceans in many different ways. It showed how we really take pride in our bodies of water. It also showed though the ways that we are destroying our oceans too.
The expo had food from a few different countries, and many of them touted their tourist industries too. As though host country, Korea did have quite a few different presentations, and themed projects that were very interesting and informative (when in subtitles).
One thing I didn't realize was that Lydia and myself had a whole twelve hours to spend there, and not just seven. I had received a little itinerary, that apparently was the wrong itinerary. So, we were both pretty worn out, by the time the day was over. I think we literally spent between 1/3 or 1/4 of the time there just standing in line. We did go on a Saturday, and we went on a Saturday when many Korean children are enjoying school holidays. Heck, I even saw my boss that I worked with last year in a part of the country that's four hours away from Yeosu.
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