Day 10 in Korea, Seoul (Part 1)

9th December 2011

Finally, it's time to update for my Korea Trip. I'm so sorry for the late updates as I had been busy recently. There were tons to do. I got to work and play at the same time. I guess everything gonna be fine once I managed my time well.

Our next destination:

Seoul Zoo

It's located at a quiet corner of Seoul actually. Oh, perhaps "Rural Area" is the best word for it. It's quite a distance from where I stayed (Dongdaemun). Oh dear, I nearly forgotten how to spell the name of certain places. No worries, I wrote short journal during my stay in Seoul. Therefore every details were intact, safe and sound.

Honestly, it was kind of weird to go Zoo during winter.

I mean...

Would there be any animals?

Even if there is/was...

Shouldn't all of them be hibernating?

Anyway, bf chose the place. I'll just close one eye then.

It's freezing cold out there. Snow in sight everywhere upon exiting the Subway Stn. In fact, I'm already freezing cold when I got out of the train. I expected it to be cold, but not to such extend. It's almost 0 degree celsius in the tunnel. My hand was trembling and soon it FROZE.

Haha, not ice cube yet. I'm just exagerrating to let you know how I feel actually.

But still...

It's really freezing cold.

My fingers were totally numb. I even dropped my tag (so-called Ez-link card) numerous time as I lost my sense of touch. There were times, I put my hand into my pocket and I could hardly feel the tag in it. I even panic upon the thought of losing it.

I had no choice but to wear gloves.

Btw, there's a Ski Resort nearby. You might consider going for a ski if you are there.

I'm absolutely SILLY and FOOLISH.

I knew the weather was going to be cold. I guess I'm just trying to be a hero. The temperature was tolerable when I'm in Dongdaemun the previous night. I seriously didn't expect Seoul Zoo area to be so cold.

Being a hero...

I wore neither stockings nor leggings.

Put your hands in the air...

Cheer me on.

No lah, I'm just kidding of course.

Ok, I guess it's not a good time to joke about such thing. I'm just trying to console myself for doing silly things at the wrong time. C'mon, give me a pat on my shoulder.

It's not really helping much.

Haha.

Oh, we had KFC for brunch. I was so cold that I forgotten all about pictures.

Why I love KFC in Korea?

1st

Hygiene

They provided wet tissues instead of just normal kitchen paper.

2nd

Freshness

They use only fresh oil. Unlike SG, they tend to reuse the oil again and again till the fried chicken look dull in colour.

3rd

Quality

The fried chicken was tender.

I guess, I had summarized it clearly.

Upon exiting the station, you gonna have 2 modes of transport to Seoul Zoo.

1) Sky lift

2) Walk

As for me, I decided to choose Sky Lift. Ok, I'm lazy and I admitted it honestly. I rather pay 10 bucks than to walk a mile. Furthermore, it's so cold.

Remember?

I'm not wearing any stockings or legging.

The sky lifts were moving crazily fast.

We got to standby at a spot and wait for the seat to reach our butts.

Off we go...

My feet became one size smaller.

Base on my analysis, it's probably due to contraction.

Y'know, things contract as temperature decreases.

The pair of shoes was supposed to fit my feet properly, and it's about to fall off any moment when I'm on the Sky Lift. Pathetic me was trying hard to balance it well.

Why am I so problematic?

Haha.

What a hassle I am!

We were just in time for Dolphin Show.

I stole some time to get a pair of stockings before rushing for the animal show. I'm so glad that I found it at one of the convenient store. Amazing, it cost only 2 bucks (SGD). It's cheeaaaap.

As expected, it's of poor quality.

Heck care, I'm freezing cold.

Do you think I care about brands and quality now?

Haha.

Let the show begin...

Do you find the stage scene familiar?

I'm not sure if I'm right, do correct me if I'm wrong.

Have you watched the Korea drama named 红豆女之恋?

It's also knowned as My Love Patzzi.

The scene looked really similar to the one in the show where they performed animal show too.

Oh, forgotten to mention about it.

This is not a free show. But still... It's cheap.

2 bucks only.

BIG BIG HOODIE, just like umbrella.

Alright, I didn't take many photos of animals.

I doubt you like to see my post flooded with only ANIMALS when it's available in Singapore Zoological Garden.

They have a corner for the newly born animals.

That's where they would nurture the animal till they are grown ups.

They are amazingly CUTE!

Baby leopard.

It's supposed to be fierce and ferocious. But it's just a baby.

Absolutely cute like a kitty.

Look at the way it licked its paw and drinked milk from bottle.

Awwwww, so sweet.

What's that animal in the below picture?

Imma so curious.

It has Mickey Mouse's ears.

Haha.

We bought HOT COFFEE.

Oh, it's not meant for drinking but holding.

We were still cold despite wearing gloves.


Shiver

Finally, I get to see yellow tiger.

I did not manage to see it when I'm in Singapore Zoological garden.

Bf was so retared to roar at the tiger cubs. In the end, the mummy tiger came over to protect its cub and roar at bf.


Aww, poor bf must be frightened.

Fiddle bus in the Zoo.

I'm so amazed that the uncle speak good english.

He even translate his introduction to English upon knowing we were english speaking.

So nice and kind of him.

I have come to the end of Part 1.

Stay tuned for Part 2.

It should be coming up soon.


Have a nice day.

Cheers,
Jeanne

Day 6 in Korea, Seoul (Part 2)

5th December 2010

We are heading to Rodeo Street. Well, it's a street famous for the best fashion style apparel and accessories. If you look through the street and shops carefully, you might be able to find authentic branded bags and apparels at a discount rate as high as 70%. You got to walk straight for 15 minutes once you exit from the Subway Stn. It's a really long walk and don't forget to enquire the local when you sensed something wrong with the direction you are heading for. It's impossible to see Rodeo Street from the Subway Stn.

Anyway, we ain't some smartass who never got lost. We did, and we really did.

Upon exiting the Subway Stn, we enquired an uncle about getting to Rodeo Street. He gave us the right tip to go straight, but he failed to remind us when to turn. I walked 3km or longer because of that uncle. Oh my goodness, I just can't stop myself cursing him mofos deep down in my heart. Oops, did I just speak vulgarities. Oh no...

Yeah, we got lost. We went all the way straight and ended up at Cheongdam-dong Street. I called it a street with luxury brands. It's unlike our so-called "town". It's a street as long as 3km ( or even longer than what we thought). It has all kind of shops. Escada, CK, Gucci, YSL, you named it you have it. Definitely, it's not the right place for me, as imma church mouse.

I'm glad that we met some tourists and enquired them about Rodeo Street. I'm so happy that they could speak english and told us to look out for DFS. So guys, if you are going to Rodeo Street, lookout for DFS because Rodeo Street is just somewhere near DFS.

I love their Christmas's decoration. It's so much more enchantic.

We finally headed back to Rodeo Street. Haha, the right destination for us.

It's my first time having Albino Curry. We select the lowest level of spiciness. It's sound so un-cool of us.. It gave us a warm feeling of curry on a winter night just to heat up our body.

The curry is damn nice. Bf finished all the sauce with rice. As for me, I'm someone who can't take very spicy food. In the end, he finished my share as well. The rice goes well with the curry and I really love the pork cutlet. Just imagine, after 20 minutes, the cutlet was still crispy. *Sound of crisp*

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As usual, we would shop around Rodeo Street after a scrumptious meal. You can even find Accessorize @ Rodeo Street. I wouldn't say it's cheaper, but definitely cheaper than what you can find in SG. They got a greater varieties and the store seems neater than ever.

I took very little pictures at Rodeo Street. Well, that's because the weather was cold and I just enjoyed tucking my hands into bf's or my pocket. Else, they might just freeze and fall off anytime, any moment, anywhere. By the way, it's less than 5 degree celsius. *Water vapour evolves*

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We trained down to Ehwa Women University Area. Oh ya, we are not heading to any university. Ehwa University Area was pretty known as a ladies street. It's famous for girls' stuff from facial, to apparels, accessories and footwear. It's pretty cool. The entire street was fully packed with shops and eateries. Well, the price ain't cheap.

It's easy to navigate around there because I remembered there is a Stn called Ehwa's Women University. All you have to do, is to alight at that stop. As easy as ABC.

You can never resist to the temptations all around you. Shops that look pretty rundown might boost your interest upon stepping in. I got many beautiful ribbon clips from shops. They are really cheap. As cheap as 2bucks and they look better than the ones you could buy from Diva. Therefore you got to open your eyes really big and wide and keep a lookout if you love buying clips and acccessorise. I'm not a very necklace person. Well, I used to be. Ever since I got into poly, it stop becoming part of my trend. A big thanks to my lovely korea trip, it just brings up my little passion for necklace once again. It's such a miracle.

Oh no, I've forgotten the name for this hotdog bun. Hey hey, you got to try it. It's really famous. It's the one and only selling hotdog buns there. The hotdog was big and they just grilled it on the spot. It's the best for cold days. You can get yourself a free cup of coke, self service though. Oh by the way, it's a little spicy but tasty.

It's totally palm size bigger.

Home sweet home after shopping around Ehwa's Women University's Area.

I'm feeling a little hungry and bf cook noodles plus luncheon meat for me. That's totally what's great about Ujiro, you can cook whenever you are hungry. Simply love that cosy little place.

Oh ya, I got this (above pic) while shopping at Rodeo Street. It's called Cinnamon sticks if I'm not wrong. Well, it's not going to taste like the one we usually use for cooking curry. It's sweet and crispy. I regretted for not buying more, else I can enjoy while watching tv in my apartment.

Time for me to head for bed. Good night everyone.

Have a nice day.

Cheers,

Jeanne