Monday April 26, 2010 Cheonan Continued

After the bond market and shopping, we went to a center for mentally challenged adults and elderly people who are unable to care for themselves. The Rotary donated their van and donated many volunteer hours to the facility. Once again we sat in the board room, exchanged business cards, had coffee and took notes while a Rotarian told us about the facility. We took a tour and had a great time with the folks living there.
Later we visited the elegant Kim gyeng suk Hanbok store where traditional Korean hanbok clothing is purchased and/or rented. Val's homestay family invited the entire GSE team and our interpreter Christina to try on the gorgeous clothing and to pose for photographs. We had a delighful time. Hanbok is still used for formal times such as weddings. We also met VIPs at the Rotary District 3620 Convention wearing hanbok. We are deeply grateful to the Lee family and especially to Kim gyeng suk for the experience of wearing the hanbok. A million thanks!