We enjoyed a fast 300kph bullet train from Seoul to Ulsan where we toured Hyundai Heavy Industries. They have created a "city" around this expansive plant with 44,000 people living and working in this one area. There are schools and a hospital here along with coffee shops dotting the area here and there. Refer to my next post "Tuesday in Korea" for more details on this exciting day.
The two and a half hour journey was quite comfortable in first class with one window seat, an aisle passageway, and then an aisle and window seat across. Light snacks are available for purchase. A relaxing ride to read, nap, or catch up with one another is ideal. Gas here is close to $7 per gallon. People take the trains, ride their mopeds, motorcycles, and walk.
The temperature has been a pleasant mid-70's. After our morning tour, we enjoyed a spectacular tour of the shipyard. It is almost incomprehensible to realize the multiple departments and competencies of the people within these plants.
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