23 Mar 2014 - 곤드레나물밥 for lunch

Don't have much appetite but I think I can have some food. Thus, I went to 옹달샘 for my lunch. The nearest subway station for 옹달샘 is Sangsu Station, exit 1.

It took me about 7 mins from Sangsu Station, exit 1 to reach 옹달샘.

The dotted line represents the route I took to reach 옹달샘. Surprisingly, I stumbled upon Honey Bowl, a cafe for Brunch. Honey Bowl was also one of the places that I wanted to check out. For now, I will save it for my next trip back HOME ^^

허니 보울 Honey Bowl is opposite 옹달샘.

The waitress gave me a menu in Korean and was lost for words when I spoke in English. She told her colleague to help her as she does not speak English. She was not rude at all ^^ She gave me a menu in English. Her colleague came over and told me that there is only one dish available for one person ie 곤드레나물밥. I think 곤드레나물밥 is a vegetarian dish whereby, rice is cooked together with a type of vegetable. Mix some Korean sauce into the rice and eat ^^ Not really a pure vegetarian dish becos the sauce contains spring onion and perhaps garlic. Actually, I came with the intention to eating this dish ^^ 

곤드레나물밥 Gondre Namul Bap,

A very satisfying meal which includes the veggie rice, 된장 찌개 Doenjang Jjigae and 전 ^^ If I did not remember wrongly, this meal cost KRW6000. Despite my lack of appetite, I think the veggie rice mixed with Korean sauce was really delicious!!! I have been thinking of cooking it but I don't think I can get that veggie in SG  ㅠㅠ 

I went to 조계사 Jogyesa Temple to give thanks after lunch.

Really felt blessed and thankful to be able to come back to my second home once again. I am not a rich person. I do not have flawless porcelain skin, a great figure or a pretty face but I am deeply thankful for many things given to me in life. There are many things in life that I took for granted and I want to remind myself to live my life with gratitude always.

23 Mar 2014 - Getting to Lotte Premium Outlet

I woke up with no appetite but I knew I have to eat something. Jiwon provides bread, jam and milk for breakfast, so I decided to take my breakfast before going out. Sob...내가 우유를 좋아 I love milk but I couldn't drink milk becos my stomach was not feeling any better. My fever has subsided. Still feeling weak but slightly better than yesterday. Actually, I had no idea what's wrong with me. I didn't think I was sick ㅎㅎㅎ I only feel very weak and I have never felt this way before. Maybe it was food poisoning but then again, why FEVER? It never crossed my mind that I should see a doctor becos I brought some medicine from Sg for fever and diarrhea. I kept my itinerary simple for the day. First, a visit to Lotte Premium Outlet, followed by giving thanks at 조계사 Jogyesa Temple and meeting my dear friend, 란. Lotte Premium Outlet is nearer to Hongdae, while Paju Premium Outlet is further down. Decided not to travel too far away as I didn't feel I have the energy to do so.

I walked to Hapjeong Station, exit 2 for bus to Lotte Premium Outlet.
The bus stop is located right outside Hapjeong Station, exit 2.

Hmmm....where should I queue??
Look at the ground for your bus number.

I got on bus no. 2200 for Lotte Premium Outlet at 10.43am. You can use Cash Bee card for your bus fare. I got off at Eche Shopping Mall bus stop, which was the wrong bus stop at 11.08am. Well, that's fine. It is still walking distance to Lotte Premium Outlet. I think it took me less than 10 mins to reach the Premium Outlet from Eche Shopping Mall bus stop. The building in this picture is Lotte Premium Outlet. You can see it from Eche Shopping Mall bus stop. It will be on your left, with your back facing the road. 

I didn't plan to shop but just to check out the place. 

At the roof top.

The Love Bridge.

Unlike the usual love locks places, many children wrote messages on the heartshaped tags ^^
I thought that was nice.
This kid has a cool hairstyle, 그렇지?

Wherever you are, many people including myself hope that you can be located real soon.
옴 마니 파드메 훔

Was that a photo zone or people can ride on it?? 

I walked around the building and left about an hour later.
This was the bus stop(Lotte Premium Outlet bus stop)for my return trip back to Hongdae. 
I need not cross the road to take bus no.2200 for my return trip.

Lotte Premium Outlet bus stop.

22 Mar 2014 - Too weak to do anything

I am an early bird but I couldn't get out of bed until 1pm. It never happened to me and I thought the credit goes to Jiwon's bed.  I just couldn't get out of bed no matter how much I tried. At the same time, my stomach was not feeling well. I went to the toilet a few times and threw up once. I didn't think that I was sick but I just didn't feel like eating anything or doing anything. All I wanted to do was to sleep, sleep and sleep. At around 1pm, I decided that I have to get out of bed so that I don't waste a day. Pulled myself out of the bed and prepared myself for shopping at Edae and Sinchon. 

Kopitiam??!!
For a moment, I thought I was in Sg!

I couldn't eat or drink cos my stomach churns when I drink. "Fortunately", I didn't have the appetite to eat anything. Despite the "washing machine" in my stomach, I still make it to Myeongdong to do some shopping!! I am so impressed of myself till now. I ate some medicine which helps to control diarrhoea, and I did not threw up anymore. I decided that I have to eat something for dinner. Therefore, I went to this place in Myeongdong where I had 감자탕 previously.

해물순두부 is my all time favourite and this was tasty.
However, I couldn't finish it!!
No appetite and feeling feverish ㅠㅠ
This was when I realised that I am sick....

KRW6000 for my 해물순두부
죄송합니다 Not much things to share for the day becos I had no energy to do anything.
Thinking back, I have hardly felt so weak before.

21 Mar 2014 - 깐부치킨 for dinner

I went to Lotte Mart at Seoul Station after meeting 재. This time I used the EMS postal service inside Lotte Mart to post back my purchases right after I made my payment. I'm not used to leave a supermarket empty handed!  Lol I packed my things and sealed them in a box. However, the postal service counter staff told me she has to check the contents before they can post out. Therefore, you need not seal the box. Just tape the bottom and leave the cover untaped. They will seal the box after they have checked.

Did you notice I have not mentiion about food for the whole day?? Yeah cos I did not feel hungry at all. Told you right?? The amount of food which I have eaten in Tongyeong can last me for days ㅎㅎㅎ I was not hungry but I decided to buy fried chicken from 깐부치킨, which was near where I stayed. 

         

I took the Arex from Seoul Station back to Hongik University Station. I told 재 that I always get lost when trying to take the Arex from Seoul station to Hongik. I remember what he said, "Try one more time".  재, I made it this time ㅋㅋㅋ 

Don't be mistaken. Its not difficult but a bit confusing for me.

I turned left immediately after I came out from Hongik University Station, exit 2. Walk straight for about 3 mins and you will see the zebra crossing as shown. Cross the road and turn left again. Walk straight for about 2 mins and you will see 깐부치킨 Kkanbu Chicken.

Reached.

Take out for me.
Woww...even the carrier bag is so nice, like a shopping bag.

It was a new flavour but I can't remember the name.
Something lemon and garlic??

I couldn't finish all....

KRW16000

21 Mar 2014 - 고마워요

I met up with 재 at Seoul Station at about 6.35pm and we settled for this place.

Although it was a very short meet up, but I am so thankful to you.
Thank you very much for your precious time.
You said you did nothing much but it means a lot to me.
Time with you is always so precious to me, and I cherish every moment being with you.
I look forward to see you soon although I know you are very busy ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ

*Oh oh now I know what is 눈눈라떼 ㅎㅎㅎ

21 Mar 2014 - 지원's apartment in Hongdae

My accommodation in Seoul for this trip was booked thro BnbHero. I took the Arex and reached Hongik University Station at about 12.45pm. The nearest exit to my accommodation should be  exit 1. My host, Jiwon told me there is no elevator at exit 1 and suggested that I can take the elevator at exit 8. Check-in time was supposed to be 2pm but I requested Jiwon to let me check-in earlier where possible. She had guests checking out that day but she managed to clean up the place by 12pm and allowed me to check-in earlier. 감사합니다 언니 ^^ 

I walked over to exit 1 to meet Jiwon. It was about 7 mins walk from exit 1 to Jiwon's apartment, and about 5 mins from Jiwon's place to the main shopping street of Hongdae.

Jiwon will let you know the pin number to access into the building.
AP Seoul Guesthouse is on the 3rd and 4th floor.

Jiwon's apartment is on the fifth floor. Rather quiet. I wonder who are my neighbours. I did not see anyone of them during my stay. The apartment is installed with double door electronic locks with pin entry, where you can have your own pin number. Ermmm...Jiwon will know your pin number cos you have to tell her your preferred pin number so that she can change it for you. Frankly speaking, I felt a bit uneasy that somebody else knew my pin number even though she was my host.

This is Jiwon's apartment. It was love at first sight with Jiwon's apartment when I browsed through the list of studio apartments in BnB Hero website. I like this apartment becos it looks cosy and very accessible.  She briefed me on things that I ought to know before leaving me on my own. 

Jiwon added a sofa in her apartment, whereas there wasn't any sofa shown in the website.
Actually, I would prefer no sofa lol 

Only one small cabinet to hang clothings.
It will be enough for a short stay.

I like her well equipped kitchen ^^
Hmmm...when was the last time I use the washing machine?
Hahahaa..you will know if you have followed my blog since last time.
I love my mummy!!

I get excited when I see all these!
Ehhhh....I sound like an 아줌마 huh??
Nah...I don't intend to cook during this short trip
Probably in my upcoming trip ^^
Yes Yes. I have confirmed my upcoming trip. 
Everything is booked except for my air ticket.

Detergents to wash your clothing.

Only one spoon and one pair of chopsticks ㅋㅋㅋ

Oh! Even umbrellas are provided!