Back with an update of my Seoul trip!
DAY TWO
Woke up early to have breakfast at the hotel... I love hotel breakfasts I bet everyone does! But I forgot to take pictures of the food damn it.
Anyways it was pretty good - a modest continental spread with a variety of breads, salads, the must-have scrambled eggs, cereal, sausages and steamed dumplings! I just tried googling images but it seems that the menu changes quite often... I probably will stay here again (I still get to go one more time because of a previous incident... Haix more of that another time) so I promise to take pictures then!
Address: 112, Gwansu-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone:+82 2-2266-2244
If any of you are interested! I think quite a number of Singaporeans know of this hotel as well. I booked at a good rate via Agoda! :)
The staff were so friendly and helpful with impeccable service. They also speak good English which gives huge comfort if you're not familiar with Korean. Honestly, this is the one time in Korea I've experienced with the most kindness. Koreans in general are really not friendly/kind... (Some Koreans themselves would agree heh) Many times I really want to punch them in their face for being so rude but that's just how they are. Their culture so I guess I've gotten used to it? Either ways I still say my please and thanks to shop owners/sales people because I believe it's because they were first treated a certain way before they got sick of the attitude and then they just gave up on being nice altogether? If I say my please and thank yous it could also change their day and make them feel a little happier inside... It could be totally one-sided. Haha.
And of course, I don't mean everyone - when I meet someone with so much kindness that just really makes my day! It's kind of silly to be affected by the attitude of strangers but it still hurts. I mean, we're all people right?
OOTD for the day - wearing the 100% cashmere sweater from UNIQLO in forest green, and shorts from Jorna Machida... Can't remember what the shop's name is but I love their shorts! The best thing is it has pockets! I love pockets with my skirts/shorts/rompers - it's actually a deciding factor of whether I want to purchase it or not lol.
Tights from 3 Coins, also known as the 300yen shop!
Le prince in his 100% cashmere too! We look like Christmas. Haha.
Off we go! It's always a no-plan-decide-later kind of thing whenever I'm with Le prince, so we first walked around aimlessly... Do any of you realise just how many freaking eateries there are in Korea? How not to get fat?! It's like, every other shop lined on the streets is a place for eating. And they all look so damn good!
Then we came across this! I was so amazed hahaha. Looks pretty high class yeah? I wonder if the patrons here would get disappointed if they actually see the original version in Singapore?
And so, we decided to first make our way to the Gyeongbokgung Palace to do a bit of sightseeing since it was within walking distance.
My god it looks like I have horrible bed hair in this photo.
LOL fooling around trying to be all sneaky and stuff like in those period dramas when a fight breaks out.
I look awkward. With a constipated face haha.
This was the central banquet hall, for when Kings or other high ranked people came from other countries or areas; a banquet, or celebration would be held here. The "ground" surrounding the hall is actually water, which had frozen into hard ice!
I like this picture. :)
It is impossible to cover the entire palace grounds in a day - the area is massive! Honestly, I don't actually know how to appreciate viewing history sites. Don't get me wrong, I think the history is fascinating. It's just that looking at an empty place by itself is kind of dry... Which is why I really enjoy watching period dramas to see everything come to life!
This is also a bit off track but it's the same with manga and anime - I prefer to watch an animated version of the manga instead of reading it!
Okays so back to the point - we actually walked for 3 hours! And I was in a rather gloomy mood because I was hungry. :x Le prince absolutely loves history (also really loves watching documentaries and period dramas haha like my dad!) so he was having a ball of a time! He wanted to walk more since we already paid for admission... But seeing I was hungry he said it was better to feed me lest I explode in flames. Hah.
We headed to the Samcheong district, which was east of the palace, and it was really lovely! It is a hilly area with many small art galleries, quaint little boutiques and atas looking restaurants/cafes. Many of which had waffles on the menu... My god I have to come back and try everything!
Sorry I'm so bad at making a travelogue... I need to take more pictures!
THIS.
Had 보쌈 (Bossam - boiled pork belly slices to be wrapped in lettuce with garlic and gochujang) and it was the bomb! The slices of pork were really tender and it tastes just as good on its own! Also shared 육개장 (Yukgaejang - spicy soup made with scallions, eggs and shredded beef, but my favourite part is the 당면, which is the glass or cellophane noodles in the soup!!) with Le prince. Luckily I told him to order just one share for the both of us - he initially ordered two! I told myself I would control myself and not eat so much this trip but... I failed miserably. 힝ㅠ
I sure regained all that lost stamina after a really satisfying lunch!
106-10 Samcheong-dong
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
We then proceeded to Myeongdong!
Sorry at this point I just completely forgot about having a camera and just really enjoyed looking around. We had churros for a little snack and it was OMG so good! It's from one of those many road side stalls selling all sorts of finger food! Le prince and I had peanut butter custard... So melty and soft and warm... Perfect for a cold winter night! Haix... regret not taking a picture. If I get to go again I'm definitely going back for more!
It's a bit pricey though... 3000won? That's like 300yen. Le prince says the vendors of these roadside stalls are all 부자 (Buja) meaning they are rich. I wouldn't doubt that. I'm guessing the cost of ingredients is not that high, and the rental, compared to an actual physical store should definitely be more affordable. And this guy was the only one selling churros! He really must be making loads.
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Always, always wanted to walk out of pancoat with their shopping bag in hand. I love their hoodies (obviously made popular by the Korean celebrities, but that's not the reason why - I just honestly really like the design!) and had just wanted to take a look. I had no intention to buy. I think they are a bit overpriced, but should they sell any cheaper, the novelty of the brand name would be lost I guess?
Then Le prince started picking out parkas/coats for me to try.
In the end, he bought it for me. :')
I'm so grateful for him... For everything he's said to me, I won't forget. I'll treasure those words, I'll treasure this coat he bought for me and wear it for 10 years.
We're in this situation where we shouldn't be indulging. But still, because he didn't want me to be cold, he knows I don't have a proper warm coat. He wanted to get it for me.
Okay la I don't want to creep you out with more mush. I know it's silly, but I got a bit emotional after we walked out of the store. Haha.
Will make the reveal in my 3rd and last day post okay?
Have a great a Sunday!
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