Ondol, how did I live without you?

The heating systems in Korean homes (I think most) are called ondol. They heat the floors and are completely wonderful^^ This is nice to come home to because it is getting quite chilly here. I have never lived in a place colder than the Pacific Northwest, so I find myself questioning the weather. "Are you kidding me?" being a popular one. Though it is humid in the summer, it is very dry in the winter (making it feel colder). I see so many of my students in these big, puffy down coats (adorable, btw) and I think it's probably time I invest in one, too. The mountains are lightly dusted with snow, a preview of whats to come in the lower city(?). I love the fall, but winter is perfectly wonderful because it is cold outside, but warm and cozy inside. Happy wintery season from Korea!