Seoul, South Korea

Much more to come...!!!
August 15, 2008 - Seoul, South Korea
Last Thursday afternoon, I was on my way to Namdaemun market via the subway when I noticed the cityscape giving way to lush vegetation, hills, and few highways. Feeling adventurous, I got off at Dongjak-dong station with an indispensable umbrella in one hand, and a equally indispensable camera in the other.  The first sign that caught my eye...
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Day 35 - Seoul, Korea
August 9, 2008 - Seoul, South Korea
Day 35 - August 9, 2008 - and National Day in Singapore! Happy celebrations J! We slept well and slept in on the second night in the Sarang Chae. We checked out and travelled with our luggage (huff and puff) to the Somerset residences. As arranged we were able to store our bags. Check in is at 3 pm. Our agenda today - brunch at Tous...
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Day 34- Seoul, Korea(08-08-08)
August 8, 2008 - Seoul, South Korea
Day 34 - D and P survived the night,overall we slept well in our quaint little guesthouse last night although awakened early 5-6 am by birds and crickets. We have decided to stay the second night as planned and have booked our final night at the Somerset (long stay hotel) nearby as we would have to move to smaller quarters here for the third...
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Day 33 Singapore to Seoul, Korea
August 7, 2008 - Seoul, South Korea
Day 33 - We woke at 5 am for an early departure from Singapore  to Seoul. It was great to stay at Club Josee's and very special to travel with her. We look forward to seeing her next in Canada for Christmas holidays. We were met by the Seoul Guest House driver as scheduled and driven to a 200 year old traditional Korean Guesthouse - the...
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It's been a month already?
August 4, 2008 - Seoul, South Korea
Ah, the savoury taste of raw stingray and raw garlic - oh how it lingers... and lingers in my mouth. No, I didn't order sting-ray, I ordered bacon and kimchi - a courteous man offered me a sample of his meal. I think he wanted to see a foreigner squirm and was surprised when I didn't. I didn't realize it was stingray until shortly after...
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