Holiday in Seoul part 1 - Trash Panda Included!

Good end of November, folks! Had an internal job switch so was a bit busy running around for appointments. Those who go for appointments will know that the actual tiring bit is the travelling involved. 

Just yesterday I took 30 mins to get to Woodlands Industrial for one, the actual appt lasted all of 20 mins... And then trying to take Grab out was $48!! Even though I can claim from company, my stinginess decided that wasn't a fair fare (hee hee) and so I went for breakfast before taking a bus to Woodlands Interchange. The Grab fare went to a more fair fare (hee hee) of $17. 

But enough about work, it's boring. It's time for some escapism! On to SEOUL, baby!!

peeeewww (sound of plane flying)

We took a morning flight, so we had to get to the airport by 6am. Tiring... And we were once again the last to board, so there was running involved. Nothing new there.

Unlike most tourists, our priority in Seoul wasn't about shopping. Mainly because we are online shoppers, but also because the season there would be Autumn, and so the clothes might be too thick. And I perspire easy. We were even in thinner and lighter clothes on one of the (trash raccoon) days!

I have to say, I think Seoul is a really, really clean city, comparable to back home. Despite the lack of dustbins, you really dun see trash in the streets. And I have to give special kudos to the toilets. Even the toilets in the subway are amazingly dry and clean. This is very different from back home where even some shopping mall toilets are dirty. Colour me impressed. 

But on to the strolling around. So much cute stuff to see! 

I love Peach. Sickening face.

Fantastic things to see when we walk around in Myeongdong and Hongdae. Having soju while walking around makes it even better, cos when it gets cold, just take a sip and you'll be all warmed up.

I should have taken a picture of the subway map, it looks really complex but at the same time really easy to follow. The stations indicate what is the next stop, so you hardly ever take the wrong side. Oh and please download Naver Map when in Korea, it works far better than Google Maps.

And the view from Namsan Tower, or Seoul Tower for the sua-ku (uninitiated) people out there.

breath-taking

this photo is here cos i look slim

We also took time out on the warm day to find the cafe with a few trash pandas. They live in air-conditioned environment, and have ropes and places to climb. And their faces, so cute!!

my new bff

relak one corner

albino raccoon!

scratching backside

I really wanted to see raccoons up close, so this was absolutely enjoyable for me. They have a habit of washing their food, making sure it is just that food before they put it in their mouths, and they love eating ice cubes too! But to take note, they are much heavier than they look, and the fur is bristly instead of silky. But aiyo, so adorable!!

So that's it for now, the second post will be about the food we had. Cos damn shiok. Slurp and burp.


Signing off,
KJ
















Fun Fact: Raccoon cafes are not for raccoons to order refreshments and chill-out with friends.