Shilla Seoul

... with Italian and French shops and restaurants.<br><br>We took a little stroll through a wooded park on a hill. When we got to the top, we met a Korean family (Mother, Father, and adult Daughter). The father was very eager to engage us. He (Yu-Hwan) wanted us to continue hiking with them. Ray asked them to direct us to an art center we were headed to ...

... taking 12 pills a day. My mom asked the pharmacist what all the pills were for and they said the doctor prescribed 5 different types. One for my headaches, one for my shoulder aches, one for a throat ache (my throat didn&#8217;t even hurt), one for the antibiotics, and one for my sinuses. I asked the pharmacist if they could just give me the antibiotics and ...

... couple, we navigated our way through the land of photo-stickers and they even scanned one for us to e-mail! <br><br>A mere 24 hours after waking up in Vancouver earlier that day, I finally called it a day (my first ever time of staying awake for a full 24 hours, and believe me, I didn't think it was humanly possible for me!).<br><br>A few observations on Korea in comparison to China:<br>-the bus driver actually made us put seatbelts on (I think it was ...

... livingroom - giving up his room to me). But she asked me if I wanted a beer (she was drinking one). I told her that I hate the taste of beer but like soju. So, she got out the squat table, soju and some fruit.<br><br>This is where the cultural differences begin. Being a feminist, I don't really like sitting ...

... being in Korea, we find a connection and enjoyment in just getting to know Korean women. We don't feel as if we have a preference as far as just a leaning due to experience. It is similar to someone from Texas who moves and still finds Texas women attractive (which I still do :) ).<br><br>I have been asked by numerous people why I have a preference for Korean (and sometimes just Asian) women. I ...

... and as close as I think I could have come to a traditional 4th in South Korea. <br><br> No fireworks, but we did sleep on the floor. Not that those correlate but still. The next day we headed to a Korean Folk Village, which is like the Korean version of Colonial Williamsburg. It was very cool to watch some of the performances. A nice chill day. Too bad I had to come back and work till the wee hours on a presentation.

... to Europe change in political views: from mildly centre-right to mildly centre-left change in literary views: from Evelyn Waugh to E.M. Forster people I hope to keep in touch with: 6-7 people I hope to become better friends with: 3-4 overall mood: non-plussed medical check-up results on liver function: clean bill of health physical fitness: absolute top tier to pretty good

... this palace is to take a guided tour so that's what I did. It was interesting to learn some of the Korean history and see most of the 120 acre palace grounds. All in all, it was a pretty good day. I was glad to take this little trip and have some time on my own. For those of you who don't know, my Grandpa (my Dad's side) passed away earlier this week and his funeral was this ...

... So besides the gourmet side of Seoul, we have also taken in a sight or two. Most recently we visited the Bongeunsa Temple complex located in the heart of the financial capital of Seoul. Let me give you directions how to get there (should you ever wind up in Seoul) - take the #2 train to Samseung Station, exit out of the COEX mall exit (just the largest underground mall in Korea), and there you are! Before ...

... s homeward bound I am. I have a lay over in Tokyo for a few hours and an hour in Toronto. It seems surreal to be going home. I'm nervous and excited all the same. I have been exhausted from work over the last few weeks so the journey tomorrow will be a good way to chill, read, and generally decompress. Ottawa ...