Ellie

Ellie. What would I do without her? Well, I'd be a bit lost to be honest. Since the very first day we arrived in Korea, Ellie has been nothing but a friend to me. She supports me, understands me and is willing to help me with anything and everything. Seriously, nothing is too big or too small for Ellie! She's made phone calls on my behalf to everyone from the hairdresser to the vet, she's paid for things on her credit card for us and made numerous bookings and reservations for us. But, on top of all of that, she's been my friend. We've listened to each other, laughed together and tip-toed around the class-room when the other one needed a nap in the afternoon.

So far, nearly every time I've visited Incheon International airport, it has made me shed a few tears. The last time we were there I was saying goodbye to my parents and I was a mess. As we left the airport Luke pointed out that the next time we were there, it would be our turn to walk through the departures gate and that then I would be happy...... I replied that then I would be saying goodbye to Ellie, and who knows when I would get to see her again! So, I think Incheon airport is destined to always make me cry.

Still, even though saying goodbye will be oh, so hard, I will take away so many fond memories of teaching english with the beautiful Ellie. And who knows, maybe one day it will be my turn to show her around my country.

Lucy