Seoul Day 22 and 23

Went to the zoo locate at Seoul Grand park. The total package for the zoo was just 8000 won, it included the entrance, tram ride and the gondola ride. This is certainly much cheaper than the zoo in Singapore. Shaun mentioned that it was one of the top 10 zoos in the world and after the trip I did agree with him. The were many variety of animals, lions, tigers, wolves, yaks, you name it you have it. The area in which Seoul zoo occupies is simply huge, it would take at least half a day to really fully explore the place.

I attended my very first dolphin and seal show. =) It was quite an experience and it was fascinating to see how the trainers could interact and pair up so well with the dolphins and seals. The dolphins were swift and elegant while the seals were cheeky and mischievous. I totally enjoyed the show and it was worth every won of the 3000 in which I paid.

However while viewing the splendour of the animal kingdom, I had mixed feelings. I felt sad for them as they are kept in the small and confined enclosures, far away from where they should be in their habitats. The only wish I have is that the public upon admiring the animals would have increased awareness about the need to protect the natural habitats of these animal's relative in the wild.

After the zoo trip, I visited one of the 7 luck casinos nearby Seoul Station. Gambling is activity that is often being frown upon by many. In my opinion I feel that social gambling is alright but never compulsive gambling. Gambling is just a form of past-time and should never be regarded as a money making opportunity. There are quite a few casino in Korea and the one in which we visited is one of the smaller ones. It has just a single floor and is probably one tenth the size of the casino in Genting Malaysia. I did not gamble as we only visited the place for a short while. Daryl and Justin lost 30 each but it was all in the name of fun and experience.

I will post some of the pictures tomorrow below and on face book.

Today I spent the whole day in my little room. Although I felt recharged but I was totally bored. It was good rest though.

Its back to school tomorrow. Time to mug soon =( hahaz.