Searching my Seoul in Korea (I)

25 Nov 2011

Depart from LCCT after work, catching flight at 11.00 pm. I was extremely tired. As usual, cleaning up the desk before travel was like never ending. Lucky this last minute trip was on weekend and public holiday. I bought empty seat option purposely for sleeep. It cost me about RM 18 to get two extra seat beside me empty. I think it was a good deal and wise decision. I rather sleep than eat :) 

Flight was full. Ya la.. ingat i seorang je ke nak travel eh? I slept all the way. I heard children crying, people talking and even they switch on the light early. But all that does not stop me from sleeping. I anticipated two full days of extensive place to visit will be tiresome. Better catch my sleep before too late.

Safely landed at Incheon airport earlier than schedule - almost 6 am, about 6 hours journey.

26 Nov 2011

Done with custom, straight away look for bus number 6060 heading to the hotel. Impressive and busy airport (klia is much more quiet). Signs are everywhere so for someone like me that easily get lost, it was helpful.  One hour bus ride cost 15,000 won = RM 45. 

Unable to check in early, proceed with walking and figuring out where to start. I have concluded that coffee is the only thing i need to somehow light up my day :). Gloomy weather. Its end of autumn, beginning of winter. Cold cold cold. Layaaaan je lah.

Near to the hotel was Samsung Museum of Art. Despite Samsung is my mobile, I do not really eager to explore what in the inside. Plus I was early, its only open at 10.30 am 

Next, heading to the Itaewon subway which is about 5 minutes walk from hotel. I was impressed on how their subway works. It interconnected, efficient and fast. At first I was so confused to figure out my way. Serious. I need to know my exit point, the end station, the colour and line number. 

Below - subway map that I kept in my pocket all the time. See.. I told you :) It can takes you almost everywhere.

Next - National Museum of Korea. It was huge. Children and teacher everywhere, which is good kan.

But to be honest - they can do better - in terms the layout of the museum - how they tell their story. Reason being when I was at Delhi - visited Gandhi Memorial which was small but the way they navigate us inside the place and how they presented the life of Gandhi was good :)


Nevertheless, i managed to snap this photo of N Seoul Tower. But the weather like i said -  gloomy.

At Anguk subway station, I saw this interesting cafe - Bread is ready, Coffee is done. I think if ever i have my own, this name would be perfect :)

Next - Traditional Korea House 'Hanok Village' at Bukchon.

There are people live inside the houses. A lot of cute cafe's along the way.  Me getting tired as I have yet to freshen up. Since I cant go inside these houses either - move on. 

Further down the road I saw these Palace but cant really remember the name or perhaps i did not saw any in  English. Then, mencari jalan pulang ke hotel utk check in.

Berehat sebentar di hotel and before getting lazy with the comfort of bed, next destination Coex Mall - Asia's largest underground Shopping Mall. Yep, its true the mall is huge but nothing much. Its like a normal mall eg - mid valley style not paragon bangkok.

Having a thought to watch movie at their 16 screen multi-cinema complex but only to find out that mainly are korean movies plus the movie display in korean. Hang out for a while enjoying ice cream in winter before heading back to hotel. Letih.


The end for now. Continue in part II :)