Hotel La Mir Seoul

... that, Ming wanted to go to try Dunkin' Donuts again, and I thought why not since I couldn't eat anything after that so something sweet would have been nice. According to Ming, it redeemed itself, but I was still "meh" about it. We went back to the hostel, but for some reason there were just so many people there compared to the previous few nights, I'm not sure why. I tried to blog, but there were just too many people around so I gave up and just called it a night.

... to be honest.

All I know for certain is that the adrenaline, the thrill, the indescribable ecstasy I find in travelling comes straight from the moments where I am given a glimpse into the incredible possibility that exists still in this world; in sudden and spontaneous moments that remind us of our common humanity. An impromptu volleyball game played in the shadows of a dictator; the smile of a machine-gun wielding soldier, and his momentary lapse of suspicion ...

... ready for when Oasis came on, and we were able to get pretty close to the front.

I love the build up to Oasis coming on stage, as the excitement builds and the loudspeakers play some of the band's favourites such as Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses and The La's. There was plenty of jostling for position, and then all hell broke loose when Oasis finally emerged at 9.30pm. It was a solid performance as usual, and Noel seemed to be enjoying it for once ...

... and I'M the shy one, as everyone expects me to make my solo debut and I, of course, REALLY can't sing. I'm not shy about it, it's just the truth. They take their karaoke VERY seriously here! And the practice. A lot. Who knew that Koreans can actually sing and dance really well?

I'm enjoying getting out, doing different things, and experiencing Korean culture, although I'm not sure I'll be eager to go to the noraebang again anytime soon...

... you take a large piece of lettuce, put in a little rice, smear some hot spicy sauce on it (not too much) and then top it with some pork shreds. Then you roll it in a ball and chomp down on some awesome food! It was so good.

Soju is the liquor of choice in Korea. It takes like Vodka, is about as strong, and comes in a beer bottle. Quite fiery.

So much fun and socialization ensued. It was a great ...

... at the restaurant. Of course, there was no vegetarian food. There really aren't vegetarians in Korea, other than a few odd foreigners. I tried the national beer and also the renowned soju, which is a rice alcohol. It is AWFUL- tastes like rubbing alcohol. There were a bunch of university students where we were at and of course many would get dared to come up and talk to us, to have a drink with us, etc. It is always interesting to me the ...

... during its despicable annexation of the so-called Hermit Kingdom many years ago.

Occupying some 410,000 sq. m of land, Gyeongbokgung rose to prominence in 1394 under the orders of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon dynasty, when the capital of Korea was moved from Gaeseong to Hanyang, which later became Seoul. The palace remained the royal residence of the ruling dynasty as it was expanded and renovated ...

This weekend (Saturday through Tuesday) is the Lunar New Year. We won't have mail for four days, most business will be closed all weekend and EVERTHING will be closed on Monday (the actual New Year day)...this is a huge celebration! No performances in the city though because this is a celebration of family, so everyone goes home to spend time with family and do special ceremonies. But at least that means I have a 4-day weekend! Nothing will be open for me to ...

... home. Hands turned purple. To bed, at home. A nice nap. Up around 730pm. Skyped with Paul. Ramen and a egg for dinner. Yummie! Watched some Law & Order Criminal Intent. Repeat. Big H watched her boy on CSI Miami. I'm over in the office, on the big and little laptops. Paul has gone to bed and I'm headed there soon, I hope. Another fun day in Mok5. Good night World! xxx ooo

... even during the holidays. Magic Island is situated outdoors, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you can't experience elsewhere. Be sure to also check out the peaceful walking trail around the lake.

One of the major reasons tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers- a steep drop ...