> Hi there, I am currently in Mexico, have been here four years now,
> and prior to that I was in Guatemala four years. I'm planning on
> being in Korea by mid-August.

> Reading the complaints from unhappy teachers in Korea (on other
> boards) I think it will be a breeze compared to Latin America. I
> don't speak Korean (yet) but I'm sure that after Mexico (what part
> are you in?) China will be a breeze.

> Don't know about dogs, but here we eat chapulines (a.k.a.
> grasshoppers) plus of course delicious tacos de tripas (intestines)
> and cabeza (pigs head, including the skin).

> I would have loved to work in China, but unfortunately I have a wife
> and two kids to provide for, so Korea is my destination. Initial
> investigation leaves me thinking I will also love Korea, certainly
> for a few years.

> Most important thing anywhere is keep smiling and take it all in
> stride. And when things turn really bad, repeat in a soft voice
> "And this too shall pass."

Mike B, I know you didn't mean it that way, but that line that unfortunately I have a wife and two kids to provide for might have been better worded. (You know I am smiling as I say this.)

I also question the Menu followed shortly by this,too, shall pass (LOL)

China has been my favorite of the three countries in Asia (Turkey and South Korea being the otehrs) that I have worked in, but I am not sure I would ever have called it a breeze.

But I might just be staying there- the school where I was planning on joining my wife in South Korea is backing off on her contract.

Sorry, if Iam rattling on....