Today we visited Nami Island, the place where winter sonata was shot. How to get to Nami Island: Get to Gapyeong Subway station before taking a taxi to the ferry terminal. The taxi ride cost less than 3000 won. The ticket to Nami island which includes a ferry ride which last less than 5 mins cost 8000 won for foreigners.
Nami Island is a place of nature with many trees that do not have any leaves. The weather is still chilly right now. The scenic places makes it a good place for couples to take a stroll round the island. There are many live animals that you will get to see, ostriches, emus, rabbits and ducks.
We spent about half a day on the island. Pictures will be made available on my facebook soon. =)
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Seoul Day 28
Today we visited TrickEye museum located just outside of Hongik University subway station. Entrance fee is at 13000 won. The museum is a place show casing pictures that involves 3D like objects and scenarios popping out of the picture frame. With each picture, visitors can pose and be part of the picture. It was an interesting experience looking at all the people making the interesting poses. Other than them pictures, there are costumes to allow you to cosplay the ancient greeks too.
After the museum tour and dinner at a traditional korean BBQ place, we visited Myeong Dong in hope of catching John Carter. In total we visited 3 difference cinemas in order to catch the show. Ticket was priced at 9000 won. Since the show was at 11.25pm, we went shopping at SPAO. Spent another 60k on a shirt and pants.
Had a short coffee break at star bucks before heading over to the cinema. The family combo was worth it at just 13000 won and that includes 2 buckets of pop corns, 2 drinks, nachos and cuttlefish. I shared a bucket of pop corns with Justin at 4500 won instead. Before catching the show, I heard that the movie did not do very well at the box office but nonetheless I went to watch it with an open mind. Although the story line was very much predictable, I pretty much still enjoyed watching it where the hero comes from nowhere to save the day. The last part of the show had a great twist.
Heading home was the downside of the day. We waited for like an hour in order to get a cab. We got rejected by over 20 cab drivers due to the fact that the place that we are heading was either too near of out of the way for the cabbies. I was very much infuriated with their attitudes towards picking up passengers. The cold chilly weather and the weariness only increased my frustrations. But anyway I still made it back home and I am grateful for the cabbie that acceded to our plea.
Tomorrow's trip is canceled due to the later night we spent today. Time for me to catch up with school work.
After the museum tour and dinner at a traditional korean BBQ place, we visited Myeong Dong in hope of catching John Carter. In total we visited 3 difference cinemas in order to catch the show. Ticket was priced at 9000 won. Since the show was at 11.25pm, we went shopping at SPAO. Spent another 60k on a shirt and pants.
Had a short coffee break at star bucks before heading over to the cinema. The family combo was worth it at just 13000 won and that includes 2 buckets of pop corns, 2 drinks, nachos and cuttlefish. I shared a bucket of pop corns with Justin at 4500 won instead. Before catching the show, I heard that the movie did not do very well at the box office but nonetheless I went to watch it with an open mind. Although the story line was very much predictable, I pretty much still enjoyed watching it where the hero comes from nowhere to save the day. The last part of the show had a great twist.
Heading home was the downside of the day. We waited for like an hour in order to get a cab. We got rejected by over 20 cab drivers due to the fact that the place that we are heading was either too near of out of the way for the cabbies. I was very much infuriated with their attitudes towards picking up passengers. The cold chilly weather and the weariness only increased my frustrations. But anyway I still made it back home and I am grateful for the cabbie that acceded to our plea.
Tomorrow's trip is canceled due to the later night we spent today. Time for me to catch up with school work.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Seoul Day 27
After much persuasion from Justin today was the first time I visited a Jjimjilbang, a korean bath house. The place is located just outside of Dongmyo Subway station exit 6. Its on the 12th floor of a building. Entrance fee is 10000 won. The name of the Bath house is called Sparex.
Visiting a bath house might be a culture shock for some as every one just walk around naked in their full glory. Being in Singapore, such is a sight in which you don't see often as it is not part of our culture.
So we went around soaking in the hot waters ranging from 38 to 40 degrees centigrade. It was always interesting to see Justin and Daryl fighting in the water like small kids. Its hard to believe that few years down the road they will be fathers someday.
After the long soak we visited the gym. It has been a long time since I been to one since I arrived in Korea. Had a light workout, I missed my pull up bar. lol. Still managed to do 6 but I am aiming to go for at least 10 when I get back to Singapore. I measured my weight and I am now 60.5kg. Okie perhaps with all the food, I am 61kg now. I have lost like 4-5kg in 4 weeks in Korea.
With the workout done, we met up with Shaun and his relative. Its cool that he only knew his cousin during an overseas voluntary service trip. They don't know about each other in the 24 years of their life. In fact Shaun was the uncle even though their age gap are close.
For food we had eggs and red bean shaving. For 4000 won, you can have a large bowl for 4 person. Nice!.
At the end of the day, the most epic thing was that Justin lost his shirt. His T-shirt was the exact same gray color as the bath house T-shirt. As a result he misplaced it and the T-shirt might have mixed with the other Sparex T-shirt in the laundry. We tried to find for him but to not avail. In the end he had to wear the Sparex T-shirt back home. LOL.
Visiting a bath house might be a culture shock for some as every one just walk around naked in their full glory. Being in Singapore, such is a sight in which you don't see often as it is not part of our culture.
So we went around soaking in the hot waters ranging from 38 to 40 degrees centigrade. It was always interesting to see Justin and Daryl fighting in the water like small kids. Its hard to believe that few years down the road they will be fathers someday.
After the long soak we visited the gym. It has been a long time since I been to one since I arrived in Korea. Had a light workout, I missed my pull up bar. lol. Still managed to do 6 but I am aiming to go for at least 10 when I get back to Singapore. I measured my weight and I am now 60.5kg. Okie perhaps with all the food, I am 61kg now. I have lost like 4-5kg in 4 weeks in Korea.
With the workout done, we met up with Shaun and his relative. Its cool that he only knew his cousin during an overseas voluntary service trip. They don't know about each other in the 24 years of their life. In fact Shaun was the uncle even though their age gap are close.
For food we had eggs and red bean shaving. For 4000 won, you can have a large bowl for 4 person. Nice!.
At the end of the day, the most epic thing was that Justin lost his shirt. His T-shirt was the exact same gray color as the bath house T-shirt. As a result he misplaced it and the T-shirt might have mixed with the other Sparex T-shirt in the laundry. We tried to find for him but to not avail. In the end he had to wear the Sparex T-shirt back home. LOL.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
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.
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.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Seoul Day 21
Today officially mark my 3rd week in Seoul. Time passes really quickly once you settle down.
Visited Lotte World at Jamsil today. Lotte world is this big recreational theme park in Korea, one of the biggest too I believed. It is also my very first visit to a theme park in my life. Entrance fee for a one day pass is 30k won, relatively cheap as compared to the 70-80 dollars at Universal Studios at RWS.
The first place we visited was the haunted house. We had to pay 2k to enter the house. It wasn't scary at all. In fact we were frightened by the little kid (another visitor) who just ran and squeezed past. We thought he was like the kid from Ju-on.
Our very first live action ride was the Viking Ship. From the external looks of the ship, the ride did not look intimidating at all. We were so wrong!!!! The ship went almost as high as the ceiling and was practically 90 degrees in the air. Each time the ship swung to the next side, my heart just dropped. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack and die any time. It was my first thrill ride.
Sinbad ride was normal, nothing like the heart-stopping Viking ship ride but the interiors were decorated elaborately.
Following on we went for the outdoor rides. First up was the bungee drop. We were lifted up to the very top and accelerated right back to level ground instantaneously. I felt like I was going to vomit my organs any time during the process. I am not afraid of heights but I detest the free falling feeling. lol.
Another thrilling ride was the Atlantis ride. It was a super fast accelerated roller coaster that ended off with three high speed drops. We were so filled with adrenaline that we took the ride once in the day and another in the night. The night ride was more satisfying as there was rain splattering across our faces and the cold wind blowing against our body.
We took many other rides other than those mentioned above. The place is colourful, lively and vibrant. Kids would simply like the place too. The ticket price was really worth it and I would definitely recommend those who visit Korea to head down to Lotte World theme park for a day.
Tomorrow is the zoo and casino trip at lucky7. I am not sure if I should join the rest for the trip as I have many work left to clear. It a dilemma but I will see how it goes.
Ticket Prices
My Ticket!
The Dreaded Viking Ship
Exterior of Lotte World
Sumptuous Sausage Meal Damage:9900 Won
Visited Lotte World at Jamsil today. Lotte world is this big recreational theme park in Korea, one of the biggest too I believed. It is also my very first visit to a theme park in my life. Entrance fee for a one day pass is 30k won, relatively cheap as compared to the 70-80 dollars at Universal Studios at RWS.
The first place we visited was the haunted house. We had to pay 2k to enter the house. It wasn't scary at all. In fact we were frightened by the little kid (another visitor) who just ran and squeezed past. We thought he was like the kid from Ju-on.
Our very first live action ride was the Viking Ship. From the external looks of the ship, the ride did not look intimidating at all. We were so wrong!!!! The ship went almost as high as the ceiling and was practically 90 degrees in the air. Each time the ship swung to the next side, my heart just dropped. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack and die any time. It was my first thrill ride.
Sinbad ride was normal, nothing like the heart-stopping Viking ship ride but the interiors were decorated elaborately.
Following on we went for the outdoor rides. First up was the bungee drop. We were lifted up to the very top and accelerated right back to level ground instantaneously. I felt like I was going to vomit my organs any time during the process. I am not afraid of heights but I detest the free falling feeling. lol.
Another thrilling ride was the Atlantis ride. It was a super fast accelerated roller coaster that ended off with three high speed drops. We were so filled with adrenaline that we took the ride once in the day and another in the night. The night ride was more satisfying as there was rain splattering across our faces and the cold wind blowing against our body.
We took many other rides other than those mentioned above. The place is colourful, lively and vibrant. Kids would simply like the place too. The ticket price was really worth it and I would definitely recommend those who visit Korea to head down to Lotte World theme park for a day.
Tomorrow is the zoo and casino trip at lucky7. I am not sure if I should join the rest for the trip as I have many work left to clear. It a dilemma but I will see how it goes.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Seoul Day 17 18 19
Its amazing that I have been living in Seoul for close to 3 weeks. Other than the language barrier, I feel like I have been a Seoul Resident for many years. Week 2 of school is going to end soon and that means school work and projects are going to start to pile up soon. I have been enjoying so much that I have been missing the the first two weeks of readings. Its a little worrying and I believe that I have to forgo some of the fun times to make up for the missed out study times. I need to plan and work on it!
Anyway today is white day, the day where guys are supposed to sweets and chocolate to girls. It has been a quiet day for me, couples are out for their dinners while the rest I am just not sure where they are. I don't have anymore battery on my phone and I can't contact anyone. Hopefully the replacement charger arrives soon and I can recharge my phone.
I feel satisfied after accomplishing two things. Things in which might seem simple but complex when its done overseas.
1.Setting up Wifi. After many trial and errors, I finally located the manual guide. All the links are in Korean and at times, it gets abit frustrating looking for the manual.
2.Obtaining my print account at the print shop (Main Library). Finally I can print something! No more living without hard copy notes. Yesh!
Thats all for now, shall take a break. =)
Anyway today is white day, the day where guys are supposed to sweets and chocolate to girls. It has been a quiet day for me, couples are out for their dinners while the rest I am just not sure where they are. I don't have anymore battery on my phone and I can't contact anyone. Hopefully the replacement charger arrives soon and I can recharge my phone.
I feel satisfied after accomplishing two things. Things in which might seem simple but complex when its done overseas.
1.Setting up Wifi. After many trial and errors, I finally located the manual guide. All the links are in Korean and at times, it gets abit frustrating looking for the manual.
2.Obtaining my print account at the print shop (Main Library). Finally I can print something! No more living without hard copy notes. Yesh!
Thats all for now, shall take a break. =)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Seoul Day 14 15 16
Basicaly I went to three main places.
Ski-ing and Yong Pyong Ski Resort
Hope Church at Yeouinaru
K Collection in Seoul K-Pop Fashion Concery ay Olympic Park Gymnastic Stadium
More Pictures can be found on my facebook.
Ski Resort at Yong Pyong
Hope Church at Yeouinaru
K Pop Fashion Show Concert
K Pop Fashion Show Concert Live Scene
Ski-ing and Yong Pyong Ski Resort
Hope Church at Yeouinaru
K Collection in Seoul K-Pop Fashion Concery ay Olympic Park Gymnastic Stadium
More Pictures can be found on my facebook.
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