I cannot believe how fast time flies! Everything if officially set and ready to go! This past week I took a trip to New York City to get my VISA. What a crazy experience that was! After an 80 minute train ride from New Jersey into the NYC, I thought we would be able to walk to the consulate rather than waiting for a cab. We ended up getting in quite the workout. I rushed to the Korean Consulate as fast as I could only to realize that there are in fact TWO Korean Consulates in New York City, and I was indeed at the wrong one! We hailed a cab and sped through the hectic traffic and flew to the 4th floor to the correct consulate! I waited in line for some time, reached the teller that I had to give my information to, only to be told to sit down and wait some more. Finally, it was time for my interview! It was quick and painless. We had a few conversations about my reasoning for choosing South Korea and I was sent on my way with my VISA approved. All that was left was to book a plane ticket. Within an hour I received a phone call that confirmed my ticket for the August 17th at 7:30 a.m..
Once everything was done, it was time to relax and enjoy the trip. Nick and I grabbed some lunch and headed to Central Park for a picnic. Trying to escape the 90 degree weather, we sat next to the water under trees. We took a stroll and soaked up the sights until it was time to meet up with Christopher. We walked through Times Square and made it to the New York Times Company building and went to a small cafe for dinner before heading back to New Jersey for the evening.
The last two days of the vacation were wonderful. Friday was spent at Spring Lake Beach in New Jersey. It was just what I needed. It was a nice quite beach where I could read my book, lay out, and be at peace, finishing up with margaritas on the beach and parasailing in Point Pleasant and a nice Italian dinner.
Now I only have 9 days left before my journey begins and still have to figure out how I am going to pack a years worth of clothes and shoes into 2 suitcases!
Once everything was done, it was time to relax and enjoy the trip. Nick and I grabbed some lunch and headed to Central Park for a picnic. Trying to escape the 90 degree weather, we sat next to the water under trees. We took a stroll and soaked up the sights until it was time to meet up with Christopher. We walked through Times Square and made it to the New York Times Company building and went to a small cafe for dinner before heading back to New Jersey for the evening.
The last two days of the vacation were wonderful. Friday was spent at Spring Lake Beach in New Jersey. It was just what I needed. It was a nice quite beach where I could read my book, lay out, and be at peace, finishing up with margaritas on the beach and parasailing in Point Pleasant and a nice Italian dinner.
Now I only have 9 days left before my journey begins and still have to figure out how I am going to pack a years worth of clothes and shoes into 2 suitcases!
Peace & Love,
Elissa Rae
Long time no see, but I'll be following your blog for sure. Good luck and I hope you have an amazing time!
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