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15 (Thu) October 2015

The Boss’s Beefy Birthday Bash

2.25

at Seoul Jung (Holiday Resort Hotel)

-Tumon Bay, Guam-

with various K staff and meeting participants

Mission to the United States, Day 6 (see previously 6.282 Tuna Poke).

In Guam.  Arrived last Saturday morning.  Here to attend WPRO’s annual RCM — hottest event of the year — Monday through today.  Flying back this Saturday.

Following the meeting’s wrap this afternoon, we would’ve gathered for a farewell dinner anyway, but today happened to be the boss’s birthday, so the occasion was extra special.

In my quasi-official capacity as restaurant affairs coordinator for K staff at the Regional Office, a role that extends beyond our gatherings in the Philippines, apparently, I’d spent the week scouting potential locations for tonight’s event.  Seoul Jung — discovered by chance while venturing off the beaten path in search of a tattoo* parlor — was later confirmed by the local consulate staff as the best Korean joint in town.  I’d even photographed the menu and designed the meal.

When we arrived at the restaurant, however, a member of the consulate staff took it upon himself to initiate the ordering.  I was glad to be relieved of the responsibility.

The food itself was fine.

But the selection of dishes — raw BEEF appetizer (4 plates), grilled BEEF main (7 plates), finished off with boiled BEEF (14 bowls) — was woefully lacking in variety.

Guam now represents the 25th city among 12 countries outside of Korea where I’ve eaten Korean food (see KOREAN ABROAD).

*Got one, to add to my airport collection.