So... I have come to the conclusion that I shouldn't rely on taxi's as a means of transportation in this city. Although they are cheap, they are scary and unreliable. Not only do the drivers watch TV, while zipping in and out of crazy Korean traffic, but they won't always take you to the right destination.
Yesterday I set out determined to go to Homeplus (a giant department store). I walk from my house up to the main street, take a deep breath and flag down a taxi. I get to Homeplus no prolems and I think this is easy. Coming home with all my purchases I hand the driver the piece of paper my co teacher gave me with my address on it. Off we go. Suddenly the driver starts gesturing to me asking which way to turn. I shake my head because I have no idea. Next thing I know he pulls over and tells me to get out. I'm left standing on the side of the road with all my packages and no clue where I am. After a brief moment of panic I flag another taxi, he types my address in his GPS and takes me home - a mere 2 blocks away.
Last night I meet up with some friends and this time I write my street name on this paper thinking that might help. Once again the driver starts gesturing to me and again I shake my head. Suddenly he starts driving up and down these back alleys asking if I live here. I try to explain that I have been here 1 day and don't know where I live. Finally we get to a busy intersection so I tell him to let me out - it's obvious he doesn't know where to go and he's not going to turn off his tv to use his GPS. I flag down another taxi who uses her GPS and gets me home.
Today I am going to learn the bus routes.
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FOEEEE!!!!!!
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