Comments for Over the Hills and Far Away http://overthehills.net Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:44:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on The Rainy Season by Tree Gore http://overthehills.net/2011/korea2011/the-rainy-season/#comment-361 Tree Gore Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:44:06 +0000 http://overthehills.net/?p=71#comment-361 Derek! I am kind of a little glad to see I am not the only one getting behind on posting. We have been so busy and frankly I am a bit exhausted, and so we have been falling behind what we would like to have in terms of updates. I love the pictures, especially of the storm drain! Rainy season sounds wild. I'm looking forward to swapping stories over some food when we both make it back to Utah. When are you flying back? Derek!
I am kind of a little glad to see I am not the only one getting behind on posting. We have been so busy and frankly I am a bit exhausted, and so we have been falling behind what we would like to have in terms of updates. I love the pictures, especially of the storm drain! Rainy season sounds wild. I’m looking forward to swapping stories over some food when we both make it back to Utah. When are you flying back?

]]> Comment on A Concert and Costs of Living of Korea by Kio http://overthehills.net/2011/korea2011/a-concert-and-costs-of-living-of-korea/#comment-359 Kio Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:08:18 +0000 http://overthehills.net/?p=60#comment-359 Well the problem was, after consulting both Korean friends and people that had visited Korea (namely returned missionaries), my impression was that opening an account would be easy. I could then transfer in a lump sum with a single fee and use that. Unfortunately, it turned out they needed a lot more documentation than anyone had said... Anyway, I definitely will keep it in mind for the future. Well the problem was, after consulting both Korean friends and people that had visited Korea (namely returned missionaries), my impression was that opening an account would be easy. I could then transfer in a lump sum with a single fee and use that. Unfortunately, it turned out they needed a lot more documentation than anyone had said…

Anyway, I definitely will keep it in mind for the future.

]]> Comment on A Concert and Costs of Living of Korea by Tree Gore http://overthehills.net/2011/korea2011/a-concert-and-costs-of-living-of-korea/#comment-194 Tree Gore Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:40:57 +0000 http://overthehills.net/?p=60#comment-194 Derek! Affordable public transit is one thing I really enjoy about Russia as well. It is far less expensive than owning and driving a car, and with few exceptions, more convenient. As for the money exchange costs, that is a constant problem. This time I decided to get travelers checks (American Express) and bring most of my money with me in that form and then a business debit card for backup. In Russia, it costs about 10% on top of any exchange rate and ATM fee to pull money out, which would have gotten real expensive real fast for a three month trip. It is a little but worrisome to have all the money on you though. The nice thing about traveler's checks is that if they are stolen, you can have them replaced, but I still keep them very much hidden in secret places. Just a thought for the future. Cheers! Derek!

Affordable public transit is one thing I really enjoy about Russia as well. It is far less expensive than owning and driving a car, and with few exceptions, more convenient.

As for the money exchange costs, that is a constant problem. This time I decided to get travelers checks (American Express) and bring most of my money with me in that form and then a business debit card for backup. In Russia, it costs about 10% on top of any exchange rate and ATM fee to pull money out, which would have gotten real expensive real fast for a three month trip. It is a little but worrisome to have all the money on you though. The nice thing about traveler’s checks is that if they are stolen, you can have them replaced, but I still keep them very much hidden in secret places. Just a thought for the future.

Cheers!

]]> Comment on A Good Day by Kio http://overthehills.net/2011/korea2011/a-good-day/#comment-165 Kio Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:12:26 +0000 http://overthehills.net/?p=33#comment-165 Not yet, I won't be back until the end of August, i.e., the start of fall semester. How is the Russia documentary going? (And a belated happy birthday to you as well!) Not yet, I won’t be back until the end of August, i.e., the start of fall semester. How is the Russia documentary going? (And a belated happy birthday to you as well!)

]]> Comment on A Good Day by Tree Gore http://overthehills.net/2011/korea2011/a-good-day/#comment-163 Tree Gore Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:03:01 +0000 http://overthehills.net/?p=33#comment-163 Hey Derek! Are you back in the states yet? I can't remember what your timeline was. I know what you mean about school exchange programs being pricey. UVU's study abroad I looked into was only a month long and would have cost at least double the 3 month trip I am on. Also, glad to hear from your most recent post that things were/are going better. Sorry your professor was a dick. Anyhow, take care. We will have to go out for a collective birthday dinner or lunch when we are both back in Utah. And just in case I don't have internet available in a few days, Happy Birthday. Hey Derek! Are you back in the states yet? I can’t remember what your timeline was. I know what you mean about school exchange programs being pricey. UVU’s study abroad I looked into was only a month long and would have cost at least double the 3 month trip I am on. Also, glad to hear from your most recent post that things were/are going better. Sorry your professor was a dick.

Anyhow, take care. We will have to go out for a collective birthday dinner or lunch when we are both back in Utah. And just in case I don’t have internet available in a few days, Happy Birthday.

]]> Comment on Airport Security by Tree http://overthehills.net/2011/korea2011/airport-security/#comment-45 Tree Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:22:03 +0000 http://overthehills.net/?p=22#comment-45 Derek! I'm glad you made it through TSA. I tried calling you today. Wanted to see about getting some food before you left on your trip but I didn't realize you were leaving today! Sorry that was my fault. I've been busy finishing up my classes and studying for finals. Anyhow, fly safe. I'm excited for your trip. Ps can you send me an email with your email address so that, if they arise, I can send you questions about web stuff? ~Tree Derek! I’m glad you made it through TSA.

I tried calling you today. Wanted to see about getting some food before you left on your trip but I didn’t realize you were leaving today! Sorry that was my fault. I’ve been busy finishing up my classes and studying for finals. Anyhow, fly safe. I’m excited for your trip.

Ps can you send me an email with your email address so that, if they arise, I can send you questions about web stuff?

~Tree

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