It's SNOWING!!!!!

This weekend after our work Christmas Party, held in Daejeon, Iksan got its first REAL snowfall of the year. Now, in Canada I believe this type of snow would be called 'packing' snow, also known for its strength in making great snowmen and snowballs. Also known for its ability to 'actually stick' to the ground and itself. I guess with Korea not really used to the 'snow conditions' that this type of snow brings to the roads and highways, we passed quite a few skids, spins, slides and even fender benders on the way home. Which is never nice to see. I thought it was an interesting contrast to how this snow would have been greeted, and dealt with, in Canada. However, one must keep in mind that I don't think many Korean cars have snow tires, nor are they used to big snowfalls or snowy roads, so its easy to understand the reactions that come to a snowfall like this. As we all know, even with snow tires in Canada, skids, slides and fender benders are still possible.

In the morning the streets of Iksan looked like this (below). It started snowing again this morning however the roads were mostly slush by the afternoon. Overall I would say there was probably an accumulation of around 10-15 cm of snow on the ground.

Last I heard there currently wasn't snow everywhere back home, only a few places, so I thought I might try to share some with all of you that don't yet have the lovely, white, fluffy, wet, cold, snow yourselves... Just in case you forgot what it looks like ;)

In other news, Trevor and I go for our next belt test in Taekwondo, this Thursday December 21st, so which us luck!!! We'll keep you posted on the results. Also, on the 23rd, which is less then a week, Trevor and I will be off to Cambodia and Vietnam!!! I am sooo excited!!! But before we go I wanted to wish everyone a 'Very Merry Christmas' and a 'Happy New Year' now, in case I don't get a chance to update my blog again until after the holidays.

So take care and I hope Everyone has a great Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year!!!