On our way to the DMZ. We took the USO tour, which is a great bargain, and extremely well done. Apropos the DMZ: Upon my return, I discovered that the DMZ is the one place you can go which will disqualify you from giving blood upon your return (for a period of 12 months). Supposedly there is a risk of Malaria, although probably not in November. After the enormity of Seoul, the area north of it is spookily devoid of inhabitants. Miles of farmland, rice fields, swampy marshes and wildlife are visible. North of Seoul, South Korea.

On our way to the DMZ. We took the USO tour, which is a great bargain, and extremely well done. Apropos the DMZ: Upon my return, I discovered that the DMZ is the one place you can go which will disqualify you from giving blood upon your return (for a period of 12 months). Supposedly there is a risk of Malaria, although probably not in November. After the enormity of Seoul, the area north of it is spookily devoid of inhabitants. Miles of farmland, rice fields, swampy marshes and wildlife are visible. North of Seoul, South Korea.