Showing posts with label Day 9 in Seoul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Day 9 in Seoul. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

18 Oct 2011 - Day 9 in Korea

I reached the main road after a while.  There were quite a few stalls selling street food and tents set up for Saju and Tarot card readings along the road.  I wanted to try out Saju and Tarot card but most of them do not speak or understand English.  Saju refers to the Four Pillars of Destiny, which is also what we commonly known as 八字, Eight Characters.  Anyway, I did manage to have my Saju and Tarot card reading done in English at Myeongdong underground shopping arcade and Insadong near NakWon Instrument store. The one at Ssamziegil Market, Insadong was unable to speak English.

It was about 5.40pm and the sky was getting dark.  I hesitated to check out the last place on my list, which was Sungkyunkwan University.  Finally, I decided to make a dash for it. From the main road, I located Hyehwa subway station.  It was exit 1 if I did not remember wrongly....I looked for exit 4 because that's the way to Sungkyunkwan University.  When I came out from exit 1, I felt the place resembled Myeongdong in some ways..I followed my map and walked till I came to Watson. This big junction was after Watson.
Cross the big junction and here's the way leading to the university




Reached!

Entrance of the university

Although it was about 6pm, there were still many people going into the school.  I didn't walk all the way in because it was too dark to take any pictures.  I like the environment of this place.  It should be very beautiful during the day time...I will be BACK! 

Isaac sandwich right outside the school!  So clever ^^

Hello Kitty doesn't look cute and sweet in the dark...

Walking back to Hyehwa station

 Woww...it must be rocking high in there for Noraebang to be a concert ㅋㅋㅋ

To tell you the truth, I left the place feeling very unsatisfied because I knew I did not cover the place well, expecially Daehangno, Marronnier Park and Sungkyunkwan University.   I will be back!

18 Oct 2011 - Day 9 in Korea

I continued with my search for the nearest subway station. Hmmm...was I in Daehangno??

Jae saw the delicious looking cream puffs and choux pastries from Papa Beard when we were at Takashimaya basement.  It was called Papa Beard in Singapore, but I think Papa Beard and Beard Papa's should be the same.   I was surprised to see a cafe for Beard Papa's in  Seoul!  I was tempted to check out the cafe but was still feeling full from my 비빔국수.  Anyway,  Beard Papa's originated from Japan and was very well know for its cream puff.  The website  Beard Papa's makes me hungry now...

O'Sulloc!  I couldn't locate it in Myeongdong....and was happy to see it here.   I wished I have left some space in my stomach to eat more....I will definitely be back to check out this area during my next visit to Seoul.   There are so many eating places that I wanted to try out, can I ever finish them all???


This building caught my attention



Feels like a grand entrance into the restaurant..





Monday, 21 November 2011

18 Oct 2011 - Day 9 in Korea

It was around 5pm when I came across this small eatery that specialised in noodles.  This place looked popular, so I decided to have an early dinner.

All the noodles looked tempting to me.  I finally settle on bibim guksu  비빔국수.   It was good.  I hoped to come again if I have the chance  ^^   I think this noodle shop specialised in some soup noodles and the soup consistency looked thick to me.   Unique.


So many celebrities' endorsments! 

I asked the lady boss if I can take some pictures.  She smiled and nodded happily  ^^

Endorsements all over the place! 

Woww...so cheap...one of the cheapest meal I ate in Seoul!