It is always a bit weird going from the countryside into Seoul. We feel really comfortable out in the countryside, so Seoul can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. We have to double check maps and subway exits and are carrying bags – it really makes you feel out of place.
Up until yesterday my husband thought the phrase was “country pumpkin” not “country bumpkin” so had been calling himself a country pumpkin which is pretty funny since pumpkin also means “ugly” in Korean!
One of the biggest differences I noticed was that the women had much whiter skin than the women in the countryside. Which makes sense if countryside women are getting more sun. But not all countryside women are outside a lot either so it wasn’t just that. I’m pretty sure the makeup had a lot to with it too. The way I saw some Seoul women wear makeup made their faces look a lot whiter and was contrasted with red lipstick. It was a look that I haven’t seen as much out here.
We will be back in Seoul next week. We’ll be going to a friend’s wedding as well as hopefully doing some other exciting stuff.
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