Once more ww05 in Seoul, Republic of Korea

My elegant poster is up among hundreds of others - at least there is the possibility of hundreds. I was told that only a small percentage of the promised posters actually materialize. Those that are already up for viewing are crammed with information, one has fifty 3 x 5 cards filled with typing which I briefly scanned. The panels are indeed 2.5 meters high which may allow the top parts to be read over the heads of others. I will have to see just how easy it is to get up to the panel and view in a crowd. My location is in a corner that allows me space to stand for questions without obstructing another poster. My laminated pieces are very attractive and will bring the viewers into it for further reading. If mine is photographed the words will be readible and used for further thought.
The panels are white painted wood so my velcro idea could not work. Double sticky back foam tape was furnished, however, and the panels went up easily. The top section which was supposed to have been furnished by the Secretariat with title and source was not forthcoming so I made a handwritten not matching the wonderful graphic pieces I brought. I did arrange my separate panels more closely together than planned because otherwise the bottom panel would require a squat for a proper reading.
A short walk around was pleasant for a look at the landscaping which seemed to be spontaneous growth rather than meticulous plantings, nothing exotic but much noxious weeds by Mid-Columbia standards. Many leaves reminded me of familiar bushes and trees but not quite accurately enough for positive identification.
The plants hid the terrain which were really steep inclines 45 degrees where retaining walls were not in place. Not that the hills were in a neat ripples for orderly development. The streets wound around in tight loops where oncoming drivers backed up to accommodate the shuttle bus in the narrow spaces allowed. I have not yet made the 10 minute walk from the dormitory to the main hall as claimed in the information I received a month ago. The sightseeing shuttle bus route took more than half hour so I may not ever make the walk - time and feet considered. Still I think my choice of the Ewah Hanwoori dormitory over an offsite location was a good one.
Naomi Sherer