First Fed Ex Asia Tour

My trip over to Seoul may end up being the most special part of this adventure. Asiana Airlines started their pampering of me 2 hours prior to boarding by putting me in their First Class Lounge. Only 12 seats in FC on this 747-400! We didn't mix with the Business class. Once on board...which we were escorted around hundreds of passengers, we were given our own little cubby hole that looked like a plush cockpit with a maneuverable chair (reclines to a bed) and private tv. Of course they insisted I wear their pajama's and their house slippers....which of course I did! Once airborne, I put on my eye mask and went to bed. I slept pretty well and didn't get up for about 7 hours (14 total). Naturally, I was hungry so I had some mixed nuts and fresh fruit and coffee. I then worked on my computer for a couple of hours (writing new Vigilance course) and then had breakfast. This was incredible. Fine china, linens, 6 stainless steel utensils all served by beautiful Korean women dressed in tailored suits. Really like eating in a fine dining restaurant. This meal was served about 4am and I had: pastry, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, cheese omelet served with fresh asparagus, baked tomato and potato cakes. I also had endless fresh coffee and a tomato juice.
After breakfast, I tidied up (hot towels) and change clothes. The bathroom had every personal hygiene item that you needed. We landed about 6am and I was clear of customs and in my chartered van in less than 20 minutes. The ride to the hotel took about an hour (terrible morning traffic). Of course the Millennium Seoul Hilton is very impressive as well.
At 0915 I took a cab to Yongson Army Post (20 min ride)....lost my new prescription sunglasses..then hopped a bus from Yongson to Osan. That ride took an hour. Osan has changed and seems to be growing more and very modern. I loved watching the fighters and remenising about my many hours, days and weeks operating out of that airfield starting with the F-15 in Team Spirit '79 and then my many trips there flying F-4s from the P.I. It was also where I finished out my ALO tour almost 22 years ago next month! Hard to believe it has been that long.
Ok..I am officially tired. It is almost 7pm and I have run out of gas. I am sure I will be awake around 2am (noon your time) so look for me online. Maybe I can find a way to chat. I willl complete more on this saga tomorrow.
Love to all....and GOD Bless these young airman and soldiers who choose to live this kind of life....
Moose
ps. I will give more details about the American soldiers in Korea tomorrow....