tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56275632200190824782024-03-20T15:43:21.695+08:00With Kids, We Go...places and open more windows to the beautiful worldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-88195663145677699072016-12-08T22:43:00.003+08:002016-12-17T09:38:57.816+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 11: National Museum of Korea, Namdaemun Market & Jump! Comic Marital Arts Performance)We've come to our last full day in Seoul, and we had just enough time to squeeze in one more visit. Mummy had been to the National Museum of Korea before, but a friend of ours recommended the Children's Museum for the girls.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alighting at Ichon station, there are clear directions to the exit that leads to the museum.</td></tr>
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We arrived at the museum just after 10 am. There was a guided tour in English that we were keen on, but knowing how punctual the locals are, we would have missed it by minutes. We were also stopped at the door as we were still munching on our breakfast that we had packed along, and no food was allowed inside.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The complex is huge, comprising of various halls. There were a number of middle-school groups present in the main hall that day.</td></tr>
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When we got to the information counter, as expected we were told the group had set off 3 minutes ago. Still, the staff put in great effort to locate the group and brought us to link up with the guide. Not only were we able to benefit from the tour, but their service and kindness were a great start to the visit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the information counter asking the staff if we could join the 10 am English guided tour.</td></tr>
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The galleries are organised into three floors, with the first floor focusing on the origin of Korean culture from the prehistory, ancient and medieval and early modern kingdoms.<br />
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We linked up with the group at on the first floor at the Prehistory and Ancient History Gallery as they were entering the gallery on the Gaya Confederacy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here, the guide explained that the egg-like structures were actually coffins used for burial of chldren.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Gaya were skilled workers of iron as can be seen by many of the artifacts here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helmets and breastplates from the Gaya Confederacy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Armour for horses from the Gaya.</td></tr>
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The gallery showcasing the Silla Kingdom is characterized by the many artifacts made skillfully from gold. Among them is the Gold Crown and Girdle, and the guide explained the details and meanings of its tree-like form and jade ornaments.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tree branches and jade ornaments in the shape of fetuses represent fertility and fruitfulness </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The golden beaked helmet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another part of the beaked helmet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large gold earrings show the Mongolian influence on the Silla kingdom, The large and heavy earrings were not hung through a pierced ear lobe as they were too heavy, but they were hung via a loop around the ear.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A video illustrating the impenetrable burial site of the Silla people. It's the reason why many of the artifacts found were well-preserved and protected from looters.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the main attractions is the Ten-Story Pagoda from the Gyeongcheonsa Temple site. It has an interesting story behind it, which includes travelling from Korea to Japan and back to Korea again.</td></tr>
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The first floor also includes a number of galleries we did not have time for. Mummy spent over three hours on her last visit, and the guide only had an hour. We moved up to the second floor to see the Wood and Lacquer Craft collection. The highlight of the gallery were the furniture pieces, such as tables and cabinets, that were intricately finished with mother-of-pearl designs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The guide points out the typical furnishings of a traditional wooden house. Note that the doors are hanging against the ceilings to maximize ventilation!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tables have animal descriptions according to the shaped of their legs. Can you tell which are dogs and which are tigers?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cabinets and chests! The Koreans have a wide variety of woods to choose from in their forests, and the types of wood are chosen based on the needs of each piece of furniture, art or building.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A highlight of the gallery are the drawers with beautiful mother-of-pearl (MOP) overlays.</td></tr>
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We leave the second floor after the viewing all the wood-craft and proceed to the third-floor. On the way, we have a spectacular view of the the pagoda roof. Look how tiny the visitors look below!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way to the third floor, we could appreciate the height of the Ten-Story Pagoda.</td></tr>
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There are even more collections on the third floor, but our hour only allows us to see the Buddhist stone sculptures, Metal Crafts and Celadon collections.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stone sculptures depict the Buddha in various stages of enlightenment, and the guide explained at length how each hand gesture had a different significance and meaning.</td></tr>
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The Metal Craft collection had bells and gongs of various sizes. There were details on the gongs and bells that would otherwise go unnoticed and unappreciated if we had gone around on our own, such as the meaning of the figures and ornaments decorating these instruments. It would definitely be useful if you can hop onto the guided tour before allocating another 2 hours to explore the rest of the halls.<br />
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Celadon refers to Korean pottery that is glazed in the celadon or jade-like colours. The museum boasts a huge collection, and going through it we were able to appreciate the different techniques that the artists used to decorate the pieces, and also the influence foreign cultures had on the people at different times.<br />
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Many of the earlier pieces appeared to have some practical uses and monochromatic.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a nice 3D time-lapse simulation of another technique introduced later to create overlain designs on the pieces.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Later on, Korean artists revisited the minimalist concept and the result was this 'moon jar' design that became very popular.</td></tr>
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Our time on the guided tour had come to an end, and despite not covering even half of the galleries, we decided to explore the Children's Museum in the adjacent building.<br />
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Entry is free, but visitors to the Children's Museum have to adhere to fixed time-slots so that the Museum can regulate the number of children in the museum at any one point in time, and ensure that it is never over-crowded. This was important as there were many elementary school children on excursions. However, we came at the right time and many of the groups were having lunch, and we were able to extend our time slot for an additional period.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You will see the Children's Museum once you exit the National Museum of Korea. Walk towards it and you will see the entrance/exit on your right. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grinding grains using primitive method</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning how to plan a city</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Putting the pieces of broken ornament together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appreciating construction and woodwork where beams are put together without nails or adhesives.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here, you can insert photo of your face onto the historical figures and have the 'completed photos' sent to your email</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Costumes based on Silla gold artifacts such as the crown.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls attempt to assemble pottery that has 'just been excavated'!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Virtual reality. Girls get a feel on how it was like hunting for food using just spears. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puzzles depicting celadon artefacts... ... </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... ... and puzzles piecing together a Silla golden crown.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of reading material here for the avid readers though only a small section consists of English books. </td></tr>
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The girls spent over an hour in what was a large, stand-alone section. Mummy went in with them while Daddy decide to station himself in the rest area and get some work done as there was complimentary museum WiFi available and Daddy had brought his netbook. He shared the rest area with groups of children who took turns to have their meals. Most of the children brought their own food and drink. There was a water dispenser just outside the rest area. It looked like an ideal place for small groups to rest their feet if they intended to spend long hours exploring the complex.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rest area was always bustling with children watched by their teachers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A quick glance of the souvenir and gift shop at the Children's Museum.</td></tr>
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It was way past lunch time and we decided to head back to Myeongdong first and eat there so that we could get some rest before the Jump! show later tonight. Budae jiggae, literally translated 'Army Stew' is one of the dishes we like on a cold day. Why 'Army Stew'? It has something to do with canned food so you can go and figure it out!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're not sure how the girls will take the typically spicy budae jiggae, but perhaps that's why there's a Milky Bee ice-cream store just next to it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The restaurant is heavily endorsed by celebrities.</td></tr>
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The girls actually liked the sausage and ramen with their rice, so it was a relief that they were able to enjoy it as much as we did. But there's always room for dessert.<br />
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Daddy did not join the girls for the show that night, preferring instead to explore the nearby Namdaemun Market for some wholesale marketing. He left right after 'teanner' (tea + dinner as coined by the girls) while the girls went back to the apartment to freshen up.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even on a weekday Namdaemun attracts a crowd.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And where there are crowds there is plenty of food to feed everyone. A long queue snakes around this vendor selling fried bread.</td></tr>
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Daddy's favourite section of any traditional market is the wholesale foods section selling meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. It took a while to navigate the huge place, with huge sections dedicated to fashion and other accessories that he was not interested in. Nevertheless, he found his treasure, and here are some photos from his walk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This alley looks deserted, but it's rows of restaurants. You can imagine how crowded this narrow corridor would be at dinner time once the working crowd knocks off.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each restaurant has a display of mock-up dishes for tourists to choose from.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are many stores selling dried products. Among them are some rather unique ones, such as ... ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dried beetroot and figs. Note that the figs here are only partially dried, so there is some moisture in them.</td></tr>
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The show is not in Korean so it is suitable for all. The show combined both slap-stick comedy and kung-fu moves so the girls really enjoyed themselves. They started raving about it to Daddy when they returned to the apartment, even after braving the rain once again to make it back. We are glad they were able to enjoy it despite the hiccups finding the place. We highly recommend it for those of you visiting Seoul and enjoy a good laugh. Just make sure you know exactly where the theatre is before going.</div>
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We know that one day, we will look back, read these travel logs with a smile, laugh at the photos and remember the good times. This, aside from presenting a treasure chest of opportunities for our readers to discover for themselves, is one of the reasons why documenting our experiences has been so enjoyable. May it also be a reminder to us to treasure the time we have with our loved ones! Happy holidays!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com047 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.5646969 126.9931732999999737.1619264 126.34772629999996 37.967467400000004 127.63862029999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-76564289999377504202016-12-06T22:15:00.000+08:002016-12-07T19:50:51.262+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 9: Seoulland)A friend of ours helped us get discounted tickets for Seoulland via an online promotion but the conditions were that we could only enter after 12 noon. This gave us more time to sleep in and take our time to return to Seoul Grand Park having visited Seoul Zoo just a few days ago. We initially weren't sure about visiting Seoulland, but after finding out about the discounted rates we were eager to visit it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We arrive at the Sky-lift after a five-minute walk from Seoul Grand Park station, and despite the noonday sunshine, it was just above freezing.</td></tr>
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Last time we visited we took the Elephant Train to the zoo. This time, the girls convinced us to try the Sky-lift instead. Daddy and Mummy were apprehensive because it was too cold to be way up there, but in the end we relented and booked a one-way ticket up (KRW 5,500 per adult; 3,500 per child). There were no regrets. It turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip, and although it never went very high, it was still a view they would not forget for a long time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When we arrived, we noticed a list of promotions for credit cards that would have gotten us just as good a deal without the afternoon restriction.</td></tr>
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We felt so fortunate that the the amusement park had only a few teenage visitors and most of the rides they were interested in were too advanced for the girls. As a result, many of our choices had no queues, and we had most of the rides entirely to ourselves. Perhaps this is because the school holidays for the younger children had not yet begun, and this was a weekday afternoon. Whatever the case, this meant that today's outing was an opportunity to try everything we wanted, and even go multiple rides on our favourites.<br />
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Seoulland has a wide variety of rides and shows catering to all age ranges, from the humble carousels to the massive double looping roller coasters. Not all the rides were opened fully, but there were more than enough for the half day we had left. We were wary that based on the forecast, the temperature was going to fall drastically after 4 pm, and moved as quickly as we could to complete at least one entire circuit. However, the desire to repeat the rides they loved made us move along at an incredibly slow pace. We made it in the end with some time to spare, but not without lots of nudging and encouraging them that we 'still hadn't seen what else' there was.<br />
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Here's a sample of some of the rides we enjoyed for the girls (age 7 & 9). For a complete list and descriptions of the attractions, visit the website <a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing.asp">HERE</a> They're not exactly intense and on the relaxing side, but there's a good mix of carousels and kiddo coasters. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=6">Tikitoc Train</a> - only the older girl met the height requirement for this coaster, but it was a quick favourite and this meant a few more attempts at this for her.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sky Cycle is upstairs, and Bumper Cars below. Only the older girl met the height requirement, and Mummy decided to go along!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was a patch of dry leaves that the girl found and she had fun kicking it around.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming round on the Sky-Cycle. Mummy hardly helped out with the cycling, and the older girl was really tired after having done all the work.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was a circus carousel that was quite a hit, and the girls had a few goes at it, choosing different animals each time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=32">Peter Pan</a> - a simple undulating coaster that glides quite quickly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mummy also enjoying the ride!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was this carousel where the cubicles were free to rotate so that the riders went fully upside down. Good thing we had this before our meal.</td></tr>
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We had a late breakfast but the bitter cold called for some hot food. There were so many little snack kiosks, cafes and restaurants around we did not bother to photograph them all, but we settled for some local dishes. Although they were not cheap, they were pretty good portions and it warmed us up really well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy seafood soup (jjamppong). </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black bean noodles (jjajangmyun)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Udon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheese pork cutlet with rice.</td></tr>
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So we've refueled and it's time for more rides. Since our tummies were full, we decided to spend a little time at the <a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=21">Fantasy Land Action Zone</a>, a giant playground with things to slide and climb (and nothing that goes upside down).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbing nets only for kids above six years old. Not physically demanding, but nerve-wrecking for those scared of heights!</td></tr>
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After we had some time for the food to digest, it was time to carry on with our attempt to complete a circuit around the park.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=26">Larva Twister</a> - one ride led to another, and another and another... it helped that there was no queue and it matched the intensity and excitement of the older girl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riders do not have control of whether the carriages go up or down. It is controlled centrally by the machine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=15">Kartrider-Bumper</a> - Family fun for all ages.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=18">Musical Carousel</a> - sit in giant musical instruments and go round. Simple and relaxing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... ... it unexpectedly reverses direction and ... ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... ... covers you up with a blanket? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/joy/playing_profile.asp?idx=48">Zeppelin</a> - easy flying!</td></tr>
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By 4.30 pm, the temperature was dropping quickly to almost freezing, and having finally completed a walk round back to the entrance, we gave the girls their final chances to have final rides of their favourites before leaving. To return to the subway, we bought tickets for the Elephant Train shuttle. By now, the kids were feeling the chills and we agreed to buy back our dinners to enjoy in the warm room.<br />
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Instead of changing rail lines the way we came, we took the line directly back to Myeongdong station and walked back toward the hotel. On the way, Mummy picked up fried chicken from an outlet we wanted to try - <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294197-d7272222-Reviews-Chicken_678_Myeongdong-Seoul.html">Chicken 678 Myeongdong</a>.<br />
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We took a while to thaw from the chills today and turned up the room heating. We were even convinced that considering tomorrow's chilly forecast, we would change our outdoor plans and laze around in Myeongdong instead. Perhaps tomorrow will be another sleep in day? Unless we wanted to catch the snowfall forecasted for 4 am ... ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Seoul Grand Park, Munwon-dong, Gwacheon-si37.435724 127.0064740000000337.0329535 126.36102700000002 37.8384945 127.65192100000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-3570741794689044492016-12-04T19:54:00.001+08:002016-12-07T19:45:05.802+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 7: Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Myeongdong Dog Cafe)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We arranged to meet a friend at 10 am at another one of Mummy's objectives for this trip: the <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1907103">Dongdaemun Design Plaza</a> (DDP). The DDP is an entire complex dedicated to design innovation and entrepreneurship. There are a few buildings and halls that mesh together recreation, showcase and retail celebrating the innovative culture of Korea. Mummy was at DDP before but figured the girls would be interested in the cute products sold there.<br />
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We alighted at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park subway station, headed to exit 1 (which links to DDP) before linking up with our friend with whom Mummy had a movie appointment with after lunch. It was going to be a quick browse around the DPP, and we decided to focus on only the exhibits that were free, starting with the Museum. It is divided into into two galleries otherwise known as 'Design Pathways'. When we arrived, we found only one of the galleries opened featuring both aesthetic and practical uses for recycled materials.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a craft section for kids to use a selection of materials to design a wooden card... ....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... .... which will be hung up on a display board as part of the exhibition.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids get a quick lesson on how recycled plastic is refined and prepared to be useful materials.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We observe a large mechanical moving sculpture made completely of recycled materials.</td></tr>
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The upper gallery had a paid workshop cum exhibition for children about automation. We could see the children being brought around in groups, and samples of their work hanging inside the gallery. Walking on, we chanced upon a small lounge area with outrageous jewellery designs and had a quick browse. The items appeared priceless, and the staff minding the exhibit looked nervous when he saw we had active children with us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the roof of the museum building was a large open garden roof that overlooked the neighbouring buildings. It looked like a nice place for photos on a clear day. Today though, it was too cold.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The exhibit was captioned 'The Future of Italian Jewellery'.</td></tr>
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We hopped over to a neighbouring building where we found the Design Market and Design Labs. It appeared to us like a fusion between IKEA and the science-centre. Amidst the various booths and stalls are items for sale and services offered that will allow you to take home with you a unique creation.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second floor of the Design Market has more stuff, mainly dedicated to home furnishing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It writes even under a steady flow of water! Rain or shine! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a 3D lab where you have your very own 3D figurine of yourself made. The initial step involves stepping into a myriad of cameras that will take photographs of you from all angles.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The result is a colour-printed 3D figurine. There are packages that do it for the entire family. You can tell from the labels that they are not cheap at all!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We found a lab that specialises in virtual reality, and for a few dollars you can don virtual reality goggles and play video games or go on 4D horse rides.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had a chance to see a participant play one of the video games.</td></tr>
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The exhibit-shopping experience is not complete without a number of hip cafes that appear in themselves just as unique and innovative. Here are some of them:<br />
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On our way out of the building, we found a drop-in area for kids to play around while their parents explore the complex. They charge an entry fee, and inside appears to be innovation-related props.<br />
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We left DDP to fulfill Mummy's craving for Kyochon fried chicken and our host knew exactly which outlet at Dongdaemun to head for. We ordered a salad and a Honey combo and a Soy-Garlic combo. It's also only about the only time of the year we have a mug of beer.<br />
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We had a great time with our friend and it was time for Daddy and the kids to leave Mummy who was going to catch a movie. Movies are not the kids' cup of tea, and we decided to spend the time at the Dog Cafe instead. Daddy took the girls back to Myeongdong and we finally arrived at the cafe after 2 pm. It was the same cafe we visited during our last trip, and although we were familiar with the place, it took us a while to find it.<br />
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Entry fees are 8000 won per child and 9000 per adult, and each visitor gets a complimentary drink. They had an English speaking staff to brief us about the expectations of visitors in the cafe. Shouting and running were not allowed, and there were a handful of temperamental dogs that should not be touched.<br />
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The girls were initially nervous and took some time to warm up to the dogs. It did not take long for them to make their move, and before we knew it, the animal loving girls were having the highlight of the trip so far. Compared to our last visit, Daddy found the dogs much better behave this time. Although there were the occasional pee puddles, they were were far less often and the staff did a good job of cleaning up each time. For a write-up on of our previous visit to the cafe, click <a href="http://withkidswego.blogspot.kr/2015/12/korea-in-winter-day-13-myeongdong-dog.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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After over three hours, the girls were still so engrossed that they requested for more time. By now, Mummy's movie was over and she was going to meet Daddy and the girls for dinner. WiFi was available at the cafe and we could message Mummy to extend the time a little. We bade our slow goodbyes to the dogs before 6 pm and prepared to link up with Mummy.<br />
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We found this dumpling noodle restaurant nearby that was packed till overflowing the night before. Tonight though, we beat the dinner crowd and decided to give it a try. It turned out to be to our liking. There were not many options aside from a the usual noodle and dumpling dishes, but it was just what the kids and the parents wanted. A bowl of cold noodles, and bowl of dumpling noodle soup and ten signature meat and vegetable dumplings later, we were all very satisfied.<br />
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Satisfied we were, but there is always room for desert, and right outside was a candyfloss man in the right place at the right time. This vendor was also an artist, and he was able to turn the candyfloss into all sorts of cartoon characters!<br />
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Tomorrow is a new day and there were new friends to catch up with Korean friends from Singapore who have come back here for the holidays. We planned to spend the morning at Kidzania and fortunately for us, our friends have gotten special promotion tickets to make our time worthwhile.<br />
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Despite getting back to the room early, we took a while to settle into bed after lots of family screen time catching Korean documentaries on what else? Dogs of course. We know what the girls will be dreaming of tonight!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Heunginjimun, 288 Jong-ro, Jongno 5(o).6(yuk)ga-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.5711389 127.0095452000000537.1683684 126.36409820000004 37.973909400000004 127.65499220000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-70542066561473265492016-12-02T23:00:00.000+08:002016-12-17T09:41:25.240+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 5: Seoul Zoo & Pho Duck Korean BBQ)<div style="text-align: justify;">
The girls are enthusiastic when it comes to watching and playing with pets and animals. The zoo sounded like a logical place to visit. We visited the park last time hoping to see the zoo, but it was closed due to the bird-flu epidemic and instead, we visited the Avion, a newly opened children's museum. For details of that trip, click <a href="http://withkidswego.blogspot.kr/2014/03/seoul-day-3-preview-of-new-childrens.html">HERE</a>.</div>
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We left the apartment around 10 am and took the subway to Seoul Grand Park station Exit 3. There are two options to get to the zoo. Either we took the Elephant Train or the Sky-lift. It was so cold we didn't see ourselves up there in the Sky-lift, so we opted for the Elephant Train in the end.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The shop uses a 'eat first pay later' approach. You pay only for the number of sticks you eat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We also shared a hot-dog on a skewer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The park is a huge recreation area for hikers and picnic goers, but it also houses the zoo, a children's museum and an amusement park.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ticket booth for the Elephant Train (KRW 1000 per adult / KRW 700 per child)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The train, which is actually a tramp pulled by an elephant-themed trailer, has arrived.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Sky-lift from our ride on the Elephant train. Little did we know, we would find ourselves up there just a few days later when we return to visit Seoulland.</td></tr>
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The entry fees are very cheap compared to the zoo in Singapore, but then the zoo in Singapore is very different from zoos around the world in general. Similarly, we had to adjust our expectations as to what we will see and do here. The Seoul Zoo is more than a zoo to the regular visitors. They come here to have picnics, walks and just to meet up with friends. We saw many elderly folk occupying the gazebos with their spreads of sandwiches, chatting about the happenings of the week.<br />
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Since it was winter, it appeared that many of the outdoor enclosures were empty. Actually, there are indoor areas for many of these enclosures in which the animals hide when it gets too cold. This is typical for animals more accustomed to hot weathers, such as those in the African Grassland section of the zoo.<br />
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Nevertheless, we had a chance to see quite a variety of animals and exhibits, and some of them are shared here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viewing the Orangutans in their outdoor setting. The ones here seem to be mature males, and were much bigger than the ones back in Singapore.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chimps were outside until they saw us, then they made a dash to hide in their indoor enclosure.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The indoor enclosures allow us to get up close with some of the animals more used to hot and humid climates.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the exhibits warning visitors about the dangers of the wildlife trade.</td></tr>
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We did not spend very long at the zoo as it was getting really cold. Animals were minimal and not active so it seemed like it was best to escape the cold. Aside from the occasional elementary school excursion groups the place was rather quiet. Many of the food courts, cafes and restaurants were closed. Perhaps the zoo was expecting few visitors on weekday winter morning. There were sufficient snack kiosks functioning to get you some warm food and drinks, but we had also packed our own snacks to last us the short visit.<br />
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We decided to depart the zoo much earlier than planned. Perhaps it was a good thing for us to have a late lunch near the apartment, rest and refresh before meeting our friends for dinner.<br />
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Back at Myeongdong, we were hungry enough to let a promoter lead us to an eatery in the back alley for our lunch.<br />
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Lunch was a no-frills affair and we made it back to the apartment soon after. After some rest, it was time to hit the streets again so get a little more shopping in before dinner. We did not manage to get our shoes yesterday but chanced upon some cheap and comfortable bargains from a vendor that would serve us well for the rest of the trip.<br />
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It was crowded in Myeongdong considering it was a Friday night. Many of the popular restaurants were packed and we had to change our plans as the restaurant we chose did not have tables large enough for our group of eight. Nevertheless, it might have turned out to be a blessing in disguise as our alternative spot was a really comfortable place with good food.<br />
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The place is famous for its barbecued duck aside from the usual meat choices. We had some beer to go along with servings of pork belly and duck. Our older girl, who had mixed reactions to barbecued meat, ordered some steamed egg to go along with her rice. The younger one, loves barbecued meat and had a great time filling her stomach.<br />
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We had a great time catching up with old friends from our earlier visits to Korea, and there were many stories to go around the table about happenings since the last time we met. Once it got late, the kids got tired but the thing with barbecues is that you'd usually want to shower after to get the smoky smell out of your hair. Same goes with the clothes, and we spent some time washing and hanging the laundry when we got back to the apartment. At the end of it all, the day was well spent, and very quickly we were approaching the halfway mark of our trip.<br />
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Time passes when you're having fun!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Seoul Grand Park, Munwon-dong, Gwacheon-si37.435724 127.0064740000000337.0329535 126.36102700000002 37.8384945 127.65192100000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-65151933216051725392016-12-01T21:14:00.000+08:002016-12-08T16:49:49.732+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 4: Shopping and Eating in Myeongdong)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after three days of train rides, we decided to ditch the trains and go on foot for a relaxing day at Myeongdong (read: shopping). We hoped that the bulk of the shopping list for our friends in Singapore would be completed by the end of the day's shopping, and that there would be time to visit some of the shops Mummy and the kids have been looking forward to.<br />
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Daddy on the other hand played porter and tried to appear as excited about all the shopping as the women in the group. However, he often found other means of entertaining himself, such as grabbing embarrassing photo-opportunities with the funny mascots as we strolled along.<br />
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While the girls browsed cosmetic stores, shoes, bags and such, Daddy got his daily dose of coffee and breakfast from the nearby 7-Eleven convenience store. It was interesting to note that many of the convenience stores here had their own sit-down eating areas where visitors can use the microwave and seating facilities to 'cook up' something off the shelf.<br />
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But we had started out of the room late today since we were not in a rush, and before we knew it, it was time to refuel. Daddy introduced Mummy and the girls to one of his favourite eating houses from his last work trip here. We ordered decently priced local dishes with generous helpings of kimchi.<br />
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After lunch it was time to check out more shops ... ...<br />
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We browsed a number of shoe outlets hoping to find something to replace the boots we brought. All the walking we were doing was starting to make the boots feel heavy, and a pair of sneakers might be more comfortable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We browsed a number of shoe stores. The boots we brought were starting to feel heavy with all the walking we were doing, and we were looking for an alternative.</td></tr>
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The best way to take a break from shopping was to have tea at some nice chic cafe, so we found something that caught our eye and sat down for a while.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frozen yogurt with fruits and hot chocolate.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Citrus tea to go along with it.</td></tr>
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Our girls are mini-fans of the Line Friends, and we decided to treat them to the Line Friends themed shop in Myeongdong. Most of the items there would be out of our comfort zone in terms of price, but I am sure we can find some souvenirs to take with us, and of course, plenty of photo opportunities.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's a massive Brown Bear at the entrance where we actually had to queue up for a photo with.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of pretty stationery everywhere.</td></tr>
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By this time, some of the vendors were already setting up their pushcarts along the central walking streets. There would be pretty little accessories and stuff to look at.<br />
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The temperature was dropping quickly and we decided to return to the apartment earlier than originally planned. We had our fill and dinner had to wait till we were hungry again anyway. Daddy had wanted to explore the nearby Namdaemun market and headed off by himself but we learnt later that he headed down for some grocery shopping at Seoul station's Lotte Mart instead. Looks like we'll have some large apples, pears and sweet strawberries again tonight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.55998 126.9858295999999937.534806 126.94548909999999 37.585154 127.02617009999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-63506221302802813932016-11-30T19:32:00.000+08:002016-12-07T20:00:11.154+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 3: Kyobo Book Centre, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Gwanghwamun Square)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We set out in the late afternoon today, and paid a visit to the Kyobo Book Centre at Gwanghwamun to pick up a book for a friend and browse around to see what interests us. You can take the subway to Gwanghwamum Station and look for exit 3 (the store's entrance is connected to the underpass at the exit) or you can take the subway to City Hall and exit 4. Walk straight once you are out of Exit 4 and you will see the building with 'Kyobo' on your right hand side.We took the latter option as we did not want to change to another subway line. The bookstore is located at level B1 and is stocked with mostly books in Korean language with a section for foreign books. There are quite a variety of things to look at besides books, such as the pretty stationery that the kids were very interested in. There's also a cafe inside the store, and the cosy furnishing allows visitors to simply pick out a book and do some leisure reading.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Browsing the shelves.</td></tr>
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We spent the morning browsing and picking out some purchases before it was almost time for lunch. We thought it might be a good idea to hop over to the Gyeongbokgung Palace to visit the National Palace Museum there. However, we chanced upon the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Korean_Contemporary_History">National Museum of Korean Contemporary History</a> just a few blocks away and decided to go in and take a look.<br />
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The galleries are divided into four halls on three levels based on four different time periods, from the pre-founding days 91876-1945), to the country's independence (1945-1961), development of the country (1961-1987) and modernization and future (1988 onwards). Entry to the museum is free, but we rented portable audio devices for the kids for 1000 won (~S$1.20) each. However, we found that there were sufficient information panels in English accompanying the exhibits for English speakers to understand without the devices.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each hall begins with a lighted timeline highlighting the main developments.</td></tr>
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It was only midweek but there was an impromptu protest building up at Gwanghwmun Square right outside the museum. It was an angry reaction to a statement made by the President the day before, and although the main protests were scheduled for the weekend, we had the opportunity to see a smaller scale of that happening this evening. We took the opportunity to take some pictures and have a closer look.<br />
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We noticed that under the statue of King Sejong was a small passage way leading to an underground museum, and since Mummy is a museum junkie, we decided to go in to take a look.The underground passageway is called the 'Story of Sejong' and links to other halls, such as the one telling the story of Admiral Yi-Sun Shin.<br />
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King Sejong is perhaps best known for his efforts to unite Koreans under a common written language. It was almost 3 and everyone was hungry. We lasted only a short while in the museum before hunger got the better of us. We decided to visit the museum again another day.<br />
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On the way back we mingled a little more with the protesters and found something warm to fill us up. It was getting cold and soon it will be time for dinner.<br />
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When we finally made it back to the apartment, Daddy went down to empty the recyclable trash in the basement. There happened to be a lady there who helped to explain to him where each type of rubbish should go. There were different bags for large cardboard boxes, small plastic wrappers, aluminum cans, glass bottles, large plastic botttles and small plastic wrappers. Everything seemed to have a proper place. The lady was sorting out trash that was incorrectly placed, and was very helpful when she noticed that it was Daddy's first time doing this.<br />
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We had been snacking along the way back and did not get hungry till quite late. Daddy agreed to bring the girls out to find some food while Mummy did some packing of her shopping loot in the room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like something we have not tried, but we were not willing to pay 15,000 won was a cheese grilled lobster tail tonight. Perhaps another day when we feel like indulging.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pleased with the generous amounts of noodles and kimchi, but the amount of beef was too little.</td></tr>
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Another day was coming to an end. So quickly, a quarter of our family holiday was over just like that. It was a challenge to make the most of every moment we had in this special city without over-doing it by over planning and packing our schedule. We wanted to take it slow, and hoped to carry on the easy pace for the rest of trip. After quite a bit of walking today, perhaps one way to slow it down was to laze around Myeongdong for the whole day tomorrow? We'll see... ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-33891150715929114162016-11-29T20:47:00.000+08:002016-12-07T19:14:47.487+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 2: Noryangjin Fish Market & Lotte Mart)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Day two did not start till mid-day! We were all recovering from the late night and travel fatigue (not to mention the wonderful comforts of the apartment) that we woke up real late. Of course, that did not deter Daddy from going out into the freezing cold for his routine pre-dawn jogs, </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The temperatures during Daddy's morning run were below zero, and the pond in the foreground had frozen over, covered with a layer of ice.</td></tr>
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Since it was almost lunchtime, we decided to head down to Noryangjin Fish Market where Mummy was craving the Flower Crab Stew she missed during our last visit. It's a dish from the stall of a particular old lady she had became fond of.<br />
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We took the subway to Noryangjin station and took the underpass to the market area, gawking at all the produce being sold along the walkway. Unfortunately when we reached the market, we noticed that the entire upper level had been gutted. Next to the original building was a brand new building that appeared more modern and clean. There were many vendors on the ground floor, with shops and restaurants on the upper floors. We were told that all the restaurants on from the original building had been moved here, but after asking around, we could not locate the old lady that sold the flower-crab stew Mummy had been looking forward to.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The upper floors were dismantled, but the wet market on the ground floor was still business as usual.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What was left of the upper floors of the original building. The writing on the wall seems to tell us to turn back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new building had a ground floor with vendors selling fresh and live seafood, similar to what was sold in the original building wet-market area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mummy had a discussion with the restaurant owners on the second floor. Many of them serve their own specialties, but if you wish to have something fresh from the market below you can buy it up and request for them to cook it.</td></tr>
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Mummy approached a restaurant owner to inquire about flower crab stew but he was going to charge a high price for it (his restaurant did not sell it but he offered to buy the crab for us and cook it). Mummy decided it was not worth it. Since Mummy's craving was not to be found, we decided to head straight to Lotte Mart to do some goodie shopping and have lunch there. Friends had placed a list of orders with Mummy, and she thoroughly enjoys hunting for them. It seems to give her a deep sense of satisfaction to bring back bags of treasures for all her friends. It helps that she has been here a few times, and has a keen eye for bargains and lowest prices.<br />
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At Lotte Mart, lunch can come in the form of pre-packed foods bought off the shelf or cooked food from the stalls there. We sat down at the eating area within the supermarket area (there is a food court on the second floor) and and a hearty meal before going on our treasure hunt.<br />
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We expected to bring back a lot more loot but after comparing prices with online sellers such as those from G-Market, we found the online sources to be cheaper for a number of items. We decided to have those items delivered to our apartment instead of picking them up from the shopping centre. We still had a cart-full, with some goodies for ourselves.<br />
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We headed back early and decided to buy in some dinner before an early night. The night was spent unpacking and lazing around, activity books we brought from home to finish up, and watching videos. It was the holidays, and it was starting to feel even more like it with a 'free and easy' holiday. Maybe another sleep-in tomorrow?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Noryangjin, Noryangjin-dong, Seoul37.514072 126.9416699999999337.1091245 126.29347649999993 37.9190195 127.58986349999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-78850569845322649822016-11-29T10:40:00.000+08:002016-12-27T11:57:34.585+08:00Seoul in Winter (Day 1: Getting There Fast and Taking It Slow)We've made it to the much anticipated year-end vacation to none other than.... no prizes for guesses!<br />
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We've been to Korea a number of times now, and you'd think that with every trip we would get more and more adventurous. Sorry to disappoint, but this year has been one of those when we really needed a vacation that would allow us to relax and recharge, and we made sure the two week itinerary for this trip allows that. Hence, we decided to plonk ourselves in the heart of the city, make plenty of time to just be together as a family, and hopefully visit something interesting everyday.<br />
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The excitement was just overwhelming coming into D-day. It was written all over the faces of the girls since they woke up but thanks to work and other responsibilities, there was still so much last minute packing and housework to be done. When we finally made our way to Terminal 3 for dinner, it finally felt real.<br />
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The online check-in allowed us to get into the transit area quickly after arrival at the airport. The airline staff from SIA were on site to help us with the printing of boarding passes and dropping off our (very many) check-in luggage.<br />
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After a treat at Burger King, Mummy wanted to get a gift for our friends from another terminal and the girls pleaded to stay at the T3 play-area where they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We were surprised that although it was already very late, there were still so many active and energetic children all over the place. They made new friends very quickly and I hardly heard from them until it was time to board.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quite an awesome play-area with slides, plenty of climbing, and most of all, plenty of company!</td></tr>
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The younger girl knocked out for most of the flight but the older one indulged in the entertainment system on board our flight before falling asleep only hours after. It was a far cry from the days when we used to struggle with crying babies and diaper changes. As expected, they struggled to wake up and have some breakfast before arrival, but there were some items we could take with us from the kids' meal.<br />
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When we alighted, there was some confusion as we lost Daddy after our toilet break and ended up being so delayed trying to link up again that the ground staff collected all our baggage and were about to take them to the Lost-and-Found counter. We finally found each other, cleared immigration and got our bags and boarded our bus for the apartment that we booked via Airbnb.com.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glad to be on our way. We all spent most of the hour-plus ride in dreamland.</td></tr>
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Alighting at Myeongdong we were faced with the full-force of the cold and immediately we opened our check-in luggage to pull out all our heavier jackets. Thankfully. the apartment was just a short walk away, and we were impressed with the spaciousness of the single-room apartment on the fifth floor. The girls got unpacking automatically like they rehearsed the whole drill and Daddy and Mummy were so impressed at their housekeeping and effort to keep the place tidy. It was not a hotel so there was no room make-up service, and it would help if they kept this up. The host who spoke fluent English (which we found out later he self-taught) patiently brought us through the facilities of the building, the workings of the room, and even recommended his favourite places to eat Korean BBQ and fried chicken. He even offered to call in a delivery if we were too tired to go out and have lunch. One of the things about staying in Korea is the recycling culture and we were also informed how to separate the different recyclable materials into various trash compartments and where and when to empty our trash.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The room came with a dressing table, a dining table, a kitchenette, a small sitting balcony and a beautiful toilet. Everything seemed to be provided from hair-dryer, adapters and charging ports, towels and toiletries, dishes and kitchen ware. Even the washing machine came with detergent.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But our tummies were rumbling and we heeded to the call to visit one of Mummy's favourite local eating houses round the corner for our welcome-meal. There was no agenda today except to clear some of the items ordered by our friends (mostly cosmetic and skin-care items), catch up on some sleep, and pay a visit to the family who hosted Mummy on her very first visit to Korea.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hitting the streets for a stroll, we soon found out that we forgot to bring along our passport to facilitate the tax-refund, and had to come back another day to get more shopping done. Good thing we only stay upstairs!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Post-lunch was spent napping in the room. The girls were knocked out cold for the next four hours, and Daddy (the avid runner) went out to clock more mileage. Perhaps he will summarize the running experience in a separate post for those who wish to know more about the beautiful places to jog. Seoul in winter is where you have to layer up for the cold run during the hottest part of the afternoon! Daddy took the opportunity to check out the money-changing rates at various parts of town, but came to the conclusion that the changer just below our apartment was still the best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">By the time the girls finally woke up, Daddy had showered and we got ready to meet our friends. We took the subway even though it was just two stops away, and spent a meaningful couple of hours catching up with the family over some food, taking photographs, playing with their dog, exchanging gifts and souvenirs. We were so amazed by the size of the apples and pears here that our friends passed us an entire bag. I learnt they were called Busa apples and we have been seeing them at the local markets here. Always wanted to try one. There was some time to check out the street-food at Myeongdong for supper before turning in at almost midnight!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Day one has come to an end. We like the pace, and hope to keep it up tomorrow. For now, it's going to be a good night's sleep and we're so excited what awaits us tomorrow!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.55998 126.9858295999999937.534670000000006 126.94531759999998 37.58529 127.0263416tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-89865593218105488882016-05-08T14:38:00.001+08:002016-11-01T15:36:12.953+08:00Korean BBQ Buffet @ Ju Shing Jung (East Coast Park)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mothers' Day - it was an opportunity to get the family together for a nice meal at Mommy's favourite restaurant before it closes in February 2017. Ju Shing Jung - the branch at East Coast Park above the Burger King - is one of our family favourites. Not only is the restaurant established and well-known for its authenticity when it comes to Korean style barbecue, it's got a a huge variety of refillable and tastey kimchi, vegetables and other banchan (side-dishes), some of which like the mini-pancakes, marinated egg and salads that we simply can't get enough of. In addition, their tastey sauces really bring out the authentic Korean feel.<br />
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We chose to have the buffet (29++ /adult and $16++/child), which gave us unlimited servings of meat (pork collar, pork belly, marinated chicken) along with a choice of soup (soya bean, seafood, kimchi, pork or tofu).<br />
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Aside from good food, the service is the other thing that puts a smile on our face. It helps that we've been here a number of times, and our familiarity with the staff makes for the warm, welcoming atmosphere. They even know our favourite side-dishes and happily top them up when we finish them. Do be advised though that due to the large variety of side-dishes, they may not serve all of them at once as they do take up a lot of space on the table. If you know something you'd like to have or see something on the next table that you'd like to try, do ask the friendly waiter staff.<br />
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At the end of the dinner, guests are each given a small heart-shaped piece of watermelon and a signature sweet ginger tea that's supposed to aid digestion.<br />
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The icing on the cake has to be the spacious play area of the kids that is conveniently located in a sunlit, cozy corner. It as a television playing cartoons, kid-sized furniture and stationery, a slide and other mechanical coin-operated rides that our girls at a kick out of. There was a puclic-holiday crowd but it wasn't too packed, and because we opted for a late lunch many of the guests were already finished with their grilling, so it wasn't too smoky.<br />
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For information on the restaurant (plus better photographs and more details), please see their website (<a href="http://www.jushinjung.com.sg/">http://www.jushinjung.com.sg/</a>). Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Marine Parade, Singapore1.3022362946986015 103.915739362098751.3021737946986014 103.91566036209875 1.3022987946986015 103.91581836209875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-24343802048151932292016-03-29T18:59:00.000+08:002016-03-30T08:50:11.732+08:00Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Officially unveiled just last night, we had the opportunity to be one of the first members of the public to view the museum's newest exhibit - the <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/in-pictures-jubilee-whale/2601270.html">Jubilee Whale</a>! It was a pleasant surprise that we did not foresee when we booked our tickets about a month ago as one of our family outings for the March school holidays.</div>
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The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LCKNHM) was opened in 2014, and we were rather late in getting our first visit, which is a surprise considering Daddy is a natural-history enthusiast who has <a href="http://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/nus/pdf/PUBLICATION/LKCNH%20Museum%20Books/LKCNHM%20Books/ovulidae_of_singapore.pdf">published an e-book on seashells</a> with the museum in 2011 when it was still known as the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity of Research (RMBR).</div>
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The key attractions, such as the trio of sauropod dinosaurs and the sperm whale have been well publicised. There have been mixed reviews from members of the public since its' opening. Yet, our family believes in the inspirational power of seeing the real deal. Yes, the exhibits may appear rather ordinary, but each and every piece holds a unique story, and it's up to us to discover them!</div>
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We arrived early for the 10 am slot as booked and were immediately stimulated by the stuffed orangutan next to ticketing counter. Even this generated so much conversation it took us a while to get through the main entrance!</div>
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The following photographs document our walk through the two levels of the museum. The galleries on the ground floor have exhibits that teach about life and the various classifications of biodiversity. The upper level documents the stories, people and artifacts of Singapore's natural heritage. Where possible, the photographs from the same gallery are consolidated together.</div>
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Plants are often considered lower life forms compared to animals, but we learnt that the phrase 'lower life form' does not exist when we discovered just how complicated everything is. It's amazing that they all have their roles and their perfect place. Take for example the most majestic of all flowers, the Rafflesia, which is also the most repulsive at the same time. Why the stench? Why the gaudy appearance? Some questions are not meant to be answered, but to tickle and awe the mind of the common man.<br />
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Kudos to the museum's efforts to tell as much of the story as possible. We take for granted that a good portion God's creations are so small we seldom get to see them. Yet, the tiniest of cells have responsibilities beyond our wildest dreams. The wall projection of various microscopic processes blew us away. Who would think we'd see a white blood cell behaving like a lion on the prowl for the 'bad guys', or the reproduction of bacteria!</div>
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We knew about cells, that they did special things, and germs and what havoc they could cause. But seeing them in action reminded us how little we really understood. Seeing them move around like little animals made us question our thinking.<br />
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The main gallery comprises our three sauropod stars: Apollonia, Prince and Twinky! Visitors would like to believe they are indeed a daddy, mummy and baby as they were found together, but a staff of the museum explained that there is no evidence that this was so. Yet, they are a treasure to behold, and rank among some of the most complete sauropod skeletons in the world. These are the stuff dreams are made of!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The large Estaurine Crocodile specimen was collected in 1888!</td></tr>
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My photographs don't do justice to the avian fauna displayed as we were just too distracted by the other galleries that had more of our favourite stuff.<br />
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<b><i><br /></i></b>It's right here that the star of the day was on display - the Jubilee Whale! A member of the museum told me that the skeleton was prepared in record time, typical of Singaporean efficiency perhaps! Most other institutions bury large animals in the backyard, let nature run its course and dig them out after a few years. The skeleton of the Sperm Whale was revealed manually, mostly by hand and it took barely 250 days!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Various species of squid, trash and other interesting finds from the belly of the whale!</td></tr>
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The gallery also had a a well-curated display of other mammalian skeletons, which were somewhat neglected by the visitors today due to most of the attention being showered on the whale. Here are some photos of the gallery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Human skull replicas. According to the display, all but one have become extinct. Hmmm......</td></tr>
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<b><i>Fish</i></b><br />
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We were running out of time and skimmed through the fish gallery to check out the upper level. Hence, our photographs don't do this section enough justice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This display may not come under the 'Fish' gallery, but it does have some interesting fossilised fish forms from a time long ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This gallery talks about the marine cycles, and how life in the ocean is affected by the tides, currents and the moon.</td></tr>
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<b><i>Molluscs</i></b><br />
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This has to be Daddy's favourite gallery! It's not the easiest to appreciate as many of the most beautiful specimens are not very big and showy. They often neglected by visitors to museums, but this class of creation holds its ground as being one of the most sophisticated and variable in the animal kingdom!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Molluscs are not all about seashells. Many of the most advanced molluscs do not have external skeletons. These are the ones that taste the best!</td></tr>
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<b><i>Arthropods</i></b><br />
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Arthropods are a group of animals that have exo-skeletons, segmented bodies that have joined appendages. It still baffles me that both marine and land animals, such as crabs and insects are classified together under this group.<br />
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Like the fish gallery, the crabs got very little love from us. There were many more crustacean specimens in the wet jars, but we did not have time to enjoy them fully.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A showcase of diversity! From the very large, to the very odd shaped crabs. Not all of them are yummy, so be careful what you chew on!</td></tr>
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Insects are an amazing display of the diversity of God's creation. It helps that many of them are nicely coloured, attracting some attention from the younger ones.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hmmm, we used to keep a praying-mantis. I wonder if there's one here that resembles our pet!</td></tr>
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Heritage here has a dual meaning, referring to both the natural heritage that is unique to Singapore and the history of the museum that documents it. The galleries showcase the vision and diligence of the curators and collectors that have helped to shape the role of the museum and establish its scientific value.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Black Marlin was found beached at East Coast Park in 1986. only the skin is of the original fish, which was draped over a cast of the specimen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the exhibits show early collections of fauna from around the region, and highlight pioneers who had the vision to create a collection Singapore could call its own.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cabinets come with pull-out drawers that allow visitors to feel like researchers discovering information for themselves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids also sat in little 'sound booths' and enjoyed the narratives and stories of the earliest collections and efforts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Leatherback Turtle specimen was collected from Siglap in 1883. It was the first and only time a Leatherback Turtle has been found in Singapore waters.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This exhibit tells the sad tale of how native tigers became extinct in Singapore.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is also a section on the geology of Singapore and how these influence the biodiversity of the island.</td></tr>
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<b><i>Interactions and Conclusions</i></b><br />
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In all, it was a pleasant day at the museum. As already seen by many of the interactive elements of the Heritage Gallery, there is effort in the museum's design to engage both young and old alike. Being the first day of the Jubilee Whale exhibit also generated a lot of excitement among the school holiday crowd. Media was present and Daddy and Mummy were interviewed by reporters more than once.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pull-out cards and drawers recreated a feeling of discovery for younger visitors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was also a competition for visitors to identify unknown eggs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We diligently fill out our answer sheets with answers to the egg identity quiz and returned them to the museum staff, who.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...... gave us this souvenir as a unique take-home memoir of our visit. Thank you, LKCNHM!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is also a web-mobile e-gallery online where you can find detailed descriptions for each exhibit. They came in handy in the writing of this blog entry!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Informative pamphlets to take home.</td></tr>
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It was also heartwarming to see many students enjoying the exhibits. Some students came in their school uniforms in organised groups and there were even groups of younger primary school aged kids. I noted a school group that was taking the opportunity to facilitate a visit for a group of senior citizens. Indeed, it felt like a day out for both the young and old, and a place for all to enjoy.<br />
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Many forget this is a research facility first. The public gallery is but a small representation of the real value of the entire museum. There are many priceless specimens that the public may never get to set their eyes on, but we're not complaining. Who knows? The mysteries of the unseen may provoke us to want to find out more, inspire our young to pursue related fields of study or simply ignite passion to be advocates of our natural heritage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Conservatory Dr, Singapore1.3016121 103.773234499999941.2996276 103.77071299999994 1.3035966 103.77575599999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-91215277183605488932015-12-28T17:13:00.000+08:002015-12-28T17:13:38.961+08:00Korea in Winter Day 13: Myeongdong Dog Cafe, BBQ and BingsuTime to say goodbye to our travel-buddies... but not so fast. There was still time to squeeze in a visit to the Dog Cafe. Our visit to the Cat Cafe in Gangnam was quite a hit with the kids, and we were eager to visit the canine version after lunch so that we can spend the morning having a late hotel breakfast, and doing some laundry and packing. Mummy had been in Korea for about a month, and our family of four was going to be bringing home quite a number of bags.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map from pamphlet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We decided to skip lunch after a late breakfast and look for the Dog Cafe first. Lo and behold, on the street appears the mascot, and he gladly leads us to our destination.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up the narrow stairway to the fourth floor to the cafe entrance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entry fee of 8000won entitles us to a drink each. The staff in charge briefs us regarding the do's and don'ts of handling the dogs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each of us ordered drinks such as ice/hot cafe mocha, aloevera soda, iced lemon tea, and hot green tea.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Golden Retriever lived up to its name, always looking out for cards that were left unattended and taking them back to the cafe counter for a treat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids were apprehensive about interacting with the dogs at first as some of them were quite large. After a while, they warmed up to the smaller dogs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Something smells good... ... I wonder what she's been stepping on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grab a towel and lay it on your lap to invite a dog to snuggle up to you. We had to wake this fella up when it was time for us to leave.</td></tr>
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The dogs kept the staff busy cleaning up after them as they seemed to pee whenever and wherever they wished. Some table legs were especially 'lucky' to have dogs watering them frequently. The larger dogs really let go quite a puddle, and the smaller dogs sometimes lay 'mines' that were not easy spotted by the untrained eye. Nevertheless, the staff tried their best to keep the place clean, wiping and sanitizing the floor whenever necessary, which was once every few minutes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the centre or the room is a cleaning station complete with all the gear needed when duty calls.</td></tr>
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After about two hours, we had to get ready to leave as we had to get something to eat before our friends caught a bus to the airport. We had a barbecue place in mind we scouted out earlier that was just next to the hotel. Yesterday's barbecue was quite a disappointment but there was a chance for redemption today. Like yesterday, we did not have lunch so we were ready for a hearty meal. Our hosts did not disappoint, and in contrast to yesterday's experience, the trump card of the staff today was their friendly, hospitable and sincere service and initiative.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of endorsements on the restaurant exterior, but will it live up to expectations?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're the first customers for dinner, and the staff are already eagerly waiting to offer us their best service. They immediately ensure that the kids are comfortable and took various initiatives to makes us feel welcomed. Our youngest member even had a cluster of balloons to take home.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ordered Mummy's favourite pork belly, and a couple more servings this time as based on yesterday's experience, the kids love barbecued pork belly too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks good, but the service was even better. Throughout the meal, a member of their staff waited on the kids and served them individually to ensure that they were eating well. She made sure the meat was not too hot for them and got rid of those with bones for them. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boss decided to throw in a couple of his signature seafood pancakes as complimentary sides for us to try. It was a hit with both the kids and adults. The boss was delighted that we enjoyed the extras.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We decided to add a serving of pork belly and seasoned beef ribs. The beef is cooked over a charcoal fire instead of a hotplate.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While the second serving is cooking, the staff takes the kids to the live octopus tank.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seasoned beef ribs over the fire. As this had more gravy, the wait staff was concerned that the juice would splatter and land on the kids so she cooked everything on the adults' table before serving the kids the meat. </td></tr>
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When we left the restaurant, we were extremely satisfied with the both the quality of the food and the sincerity of the staff. Even the kids said that they wanted to tip them for their good service. Definitely a recommendation for any of our friends coming this way.<br />
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There was still time for some dessert just next door, and we hopped over for some sweet treats for a celebratory ending to our holiday.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plenty of space upstairs with a romantic window view of the bustling Myeongdong below.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango Cheese Bingsu. The cheese was really good, and the cups were so deep you really had to dig to get to the ice-cream bottom.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strawberry Bingsu - check out the large red-bean mochi adorning this creation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The original Injeolmi Bingsu - Korean Milk Ice Sorbet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Tiramisu Bingsu.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caramel Coffee Bingsu. Crushed nuts, mocha ice-cream, expresso sauce and crumbled flakes adorn the ice shavings covering caramel sauce and red-bean paste.</td></tr>
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We were quite full by now and had to be forgiven for not finishing every bit of it, but it was fun attempting to do so. A time-check and we made our way to grab the luggage and make our way to the airport shuttle pick up point.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time for some street side shopping while waiting for the bus.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The last bus arrives at 8.20 pm. Good thing we didn't party a little longer.</td></tr>
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Boy that was fun. Before the bus departed, one of the kids stuck out his head and told us he missed Korea already. That just means we get to start planning for next year tonight right?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.55998 126.9858295999999937.534806 126.94548909999999 37.585154 127.02617009999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-62283227237036785822015-12-28T16:51:00.000+08:002015-12-28T16:51:04.379+08:00Korea in Winter Day 12: Myeongdong-Street Food <div dir="ltr">
We said goodbye to Pyeongchang and caught a bus to Myeongdong from the Holiday Inn Welcome Centre. The kids had instant noodles for a late breakfast to last the three hour non-stop bus ride. Mummy had the wisdom to pre-purchase tickets online (<a href="http://www.funtastickorea.com/">www.funtastickorea.com</a>). The bus was packed and there was a chance that we might have been off-loaded if we did not pre-purchase tickets.</div>
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As we walked through the bustling Myeongdong shopping belt to get to Metro Hotel, the street food seemed to call out to us. We had to remind ourselves that there will be plenty of time for this later, after a good old traditional Korean barbecue perhaps?<br />
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Mummy considers Metro Hotel Myeongdong one of the best value for money hotels in the area. More than the family friendly amenities, spacious rooms, cosy finishings and strategic location is the excellent service. To reduce our luggage volume, we deposited some of the bags we were not going to need at the Metro Hotel before leaving Seoul for Alpensia Ski Resort.<br />
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After checking in, we abandoned our unpacked luggage hastily to hit the streets. A couple of blocks away, we decided to do our barbecue debut at 'Myeongdong Call'. Mummy had visited the eatery and even though the sausage stew was disappointing (they had to add a lot chilli paste and ingredients to bring out the taste), she thought we might enjoy the BBQ. At first glance the wood flooring and simple finishes resembled that of a traditional meat house. The pork-belly slices were nicely grilled and the bulgogi stew might have been the best pot of meat we've tasted all holiday thus far. But in the end, it was the intangibles that left us disappointed. To avoid stereotyping the entire crew based on our interaction with just one waitress, we would consider ourselves unfortunate to be served by a lady who was obviously unhappy. She was somewhat curt when serving us, asking why we ordered so little (we ordered a bulgogi stew and two servings of meat with the intention of ordering more later) and showed her displeasure when we did not order any alcohol. The extra bowl of rice that we ordered from another lady did not arrive and when asked, she was very defensive and insisted that it had been delivered. It would have been better if she double checked with the other staff instead of raising her voice defensively. The lettuces for the BBQ meat were served in a small dish, of about eight pieces and we had to ask for more top-ups as we ordered more servings of meat. The lady got angry and said that we had too many and could not ask for anymore. We had only four plates of leaves for four servings of BBQ and a bulgogi stew. She was also angry when she had to top up other side dishes too, and kept expressing her irritation with mumbling under her breath and angry glances. Fancy being scolded by the waitress for banchan top-ups! We had the intention of ordering more BBQ but decided not to. We were even more upset when she started serving the tables of Chinese tourists behind us with warmth and smiles. She chatted and offered them plenty of assistance but left us in the cold, The bill was slightly on the pricey side, but good service was not something money could buy. Perhaps our previous experience at <a href="http://withkidswego.blogspot.kr/2014/03/meal-of-week-traditional-korean-bbq-at.html" target="_blank">Chungmuro's Ssamsarang Restaurant</a> set the bar too high?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The restaurant's name is translated literally as 'Myeongdong Call'.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every eatery seems to have a live tank, and each time the kids are intrigued by the octopus and shellfish in it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork belly on the tilted grill so that the flavourful oils season the roasted mushrooms as they empty into a pan.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smoking and almost ready... can you smell the aroma yet?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A consistent non-spicy favourite of ours: Mul-Naengmyeon (buckwheat noodles in chilled broth).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simple ingredients make a tasty dish!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummy. Definitely a hit with both the adults and the kids: thinly sliced beef in a rich, non-spicy vegetable stew.</td></tr>
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The grown-ups had competition today as the kids unexpectedly ate a good share of the meats. That meant more room for what Myeongdong is famous for: a colourful collection of the best street food in Seoul! Braving the winter cold everyday just after lunch till 10pm and having a flair for efficiency and creativity, behind each stall are some of the most charismatic vendors we've ever seen. We'll let the pictures do the talking as the foods taste as good as they look! Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sunday night crowd was out in full force! We had a contingency meeting place and time should our group get split up... and we had to use it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plain grilled squid is tough and chewy just the way some people like it. However, it was a little too tough and dry for my liking. My jaws got tired.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another more primitive member of the mollusk family are whelks (likely smaller versions of the shell on display).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sea snails on a skewer with chili sauce and garnishing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The banner says it all: broiled eels! Looked absolutely tasty...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But at 8,000 won for a fillet of over-glorified grilled fish, I decided to save the calories for something more exotic.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some stalls had a little bit of everything they are difficult to classify. This vendor has french fries embedded in battered hot-dogs on a stick, skewered grilled meats, and other delicacies in spicy sauce...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, something that sounds exotic: Sundae - bearing no resemblance to ice-cream, its actually boiled or steamed cow or pig intestines stuffed with various ingredients such as glass noodles. More about this traditional heritage on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundae_(Korean_food)" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The non-spicy version of Sundae is also available, served in a bowl or...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... on a skewer with rice cakes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I chanced upon this stall selling grilled pig feet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It did not look as pretty as the other street food, but that's why Daddy had to give it a go.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The vendor chops it up and tosses it into a pan with shredded cabbages and garlic. The spicy version probably has chili sauce added.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final result looked much prettier. The fatty pig skin with very little meat clinging on to the soft bones resulted in a very unique soft and chewy texture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some stalls focus on just the deep fried foods. A wide array of bottled drinks in the background for patrons to complement the salty foods.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pan-fried vermicili with vegetables. Many of these are served simply in a bowl or cup with wooden chopsticks so that they are meant to be consumed on the go.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegetable rolls with pork.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vendors creatively use handheld torches to singe their grilled goodies to give it that charred flavour and aroma.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sometimes it's nothing new, but having it cooked right under your nose and then savouring it hot under the winter night sky makes it a novel experience. French fries are a typical example of this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet and sour chicken in a cup.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rice cake, cheese and hot dogs on a skewer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Instead of buns, hot dogs are sandwiched between rice cakes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More deep fried battered goodies...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why have hot-dogs and fries separately when you can have them together in one hand?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And how on earth do they find a way to stick prawns to grilled meat on a stick?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another innovative version of the humble chicken wing, stuffed and grilled over the fire.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nutella, bananas and cornflakes wrapped in freshly grilled crepes!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet treats rarely get any simpler than a couple of scoops of ice-cream in a hot waffle sandwich.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The honey pancakes are a favourite of ours, but we were disappointed that the Myeongdong version had a little less honey than we wanted.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For thos of us who like whole-food, there's sweet corn on a stick. Choose if you want it boiled or grilled.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roasted chestnuts and ginko nuts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditionally baked sweet potatoes have been a favourite of Daddy's. They are baked in a coal oven and then paraded atop a large urn filled with heated stones to keep warm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The result: the deep yellow colour is due to caramelisation of the sugars in the soft flesh. Some peel of the skin to avoid the burnt exterior, but Daddy enjoys all of it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pure sugar never looked as pretty as sculptured candy-floss on Myeongdong street!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were a number of exotic freshly squeezed juices seldom seen. Pomegranates are juiced to fill small, disposable ziploc packets.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Or perhaps you'd prefer grapefruit juice or coconut water in its husk?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This stall specializes in honey tea. Pick your honey, and she'll brew it into the tea.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steaming pots of pumpkin soup and red-bean porridge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate covered strawberries.</td></tr>
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Lots of street food results in plenty of disposable containers, skewers, and other refuse. I wonder how the cleaners deal with this on a daily basis. Vendors have plastic bags hanging from their stalls and there are rubbish bags for patrons to throw their used containers, wrappers and utensils into. However, cleaning up the street on a daily basis must be a mammoth task.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I douby this was an official rubbish collection point.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like someone has been working overtime to consolidate the trash.</td></tr>
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After catching up with the rest of the group, Mummy introduced us to O'sulloc, a popular brand of Jeju Green Tea. The company champions the appreciation of the traditional Korean tea culture. The outlet in Myeongdong exudes all that but our priorities were for some tea-flavoured dessert tonight.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The green-tea powder seems to adorn all the sweet treats sold here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A corner in the cafe displaying O'sulluc teas, vessels and other souvenirs for sale.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clockwise from right: Jeju Milk Tea Ice-Cream;Green Tea Cheese Tiramisu; Green Tea Roll Cake; Hallabong Tangerine O Fredo; Sweet Persimmon O Fredo. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Jeju Orchid GreenTea was served on a wood-block coaster...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the open-top tea bag that hangs from the paper covering.</td></tr>
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One thing we learnt to appreciate about travelling in a group of good friends is the chance to try a little bit of everything. Whether it's street food, barbecues or desserts, it's a lot more fun when we love or loathe it together. As the trip approaches the final days, we have to accept that all meals come to an end, but relationships last for a long time. On this trip, our love for unique Korean breakfasts, lunches and dinners (and everything in between) has drawn us together. It has been a means to an end, not an end in itself.<br />
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How about one last barbecue tomorrow before we fly off? (Heheh...)</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.55998 126.9858295999999937.534806 126.94548909999999 37.585154 127.02617009999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-63519750943376898072015-12-20T01:16:00.000+08:002015-12-20T10:13:37.228+08:00Korea in Winter Day 11: Snowfall and Snow-PlayIt's winter in Korea, but we did not see any snow in Seoul. Mummy had the priviledge of experiencing snowfall during her solo stint weeks earler, but by the time we joined her, all the snow had cleared up. When we got to Alpensia, we finally touched snow for the first time! But even then, it wasn't the 'white-out' we see in postcards or photos.<br />
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Imagine how our eyes widened when we looked out the window this morning and saw snow covering everything, from the grass, to the treetops to the streets. There was still the tail-end of a snowfall, but it had fizzled to a light sprinkle of tiny speckles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The roads were white!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sunrise pierces the fog and soon the tiny flakes will melt away. In the centre is ski jumping tower and the silhouetted building on the right is the Intercontinental Hotel.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Savouring the sight of a frozen lake up close for the first time in my life!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the flowers and grass were painted white.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time to write the names of our loved ones on the snow covered bench!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grass is white!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lake's surface was a layer of ice and snow, but we could still see the lily pads frozen in place. A backdrop of shrubs and a small island completes this picturesque lakescape.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The snow covered pagoda on the island was illumated by a patch of sunlight.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bird-house on the mini-island by the river.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside our apartment, the flowers and plants were painted with a layer of white powder.</td></tr>
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The snow on the ground was fluffier and finer that the previous days, and the kids figured out right away that playing in the snow today would be a little more fun. We were also looking forward to how the finer snow would feel on our sleds and skis. But first, we got some microwavable sets from the GS25 convenience store to fuel our fun. The meals were quick and cheap, and had a variety of dishes to satisfy our various preferences. The 24-hour store is like a 7-Eleven complete with tables and chairs, and even had a corner with microwaves and hot water for instant noodles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Microwavable bento sets cost between 2,000 and 3,500 won and the instant noodles were freebies that came along with our purchases.</td></tr>
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Now that we had our brunch we were ready to head out into the sun. Our cousins opted for afternoon and night passes with rides on the ski-lift, and we had afternoon passes for sledding. The younger ones were happy just playing around in the snow!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The weekend crowd comprised tourists from around Korea and neighbouring countries. The increase in numbers was evident from the ticketing booth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You know the weekend has arrived when special mascots suddenly appear to entertain the crowds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The queues for the sledding travellator were very long in the morning. The travellator also broke down a number of times, perhaps due to the strain of carrying a larger than usual number of visitors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the our way on the travellator to the sledding start-line.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even at the sledding staging area, there were many people waiting for their turn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And in between our sled runs we had fun playing around in the snow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That was fun. Let's go again! We lost count the number of runs we had.</td></tr>
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At 4.30pm, the afternoon sledding and skiing sessions come to an end and we decided to eat dinner out today. We had to keep our ski gear with us as we booked night passes as well, and while the skis and ski-poles could be locked in special lockers outdoors but we had to bring our ski boots and helmets with us to dinner.<br />
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We decided on a nice Japanese restaurant called Teriyaki. The restaurant is only opened for dinner and we were given a nice Japanese style room for our group. The food was delicious, and came in sets that were reasonably priced between 10,000 and 17,000 won each.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clockwise from top-left: Mini Udon and Cutlet Set; Dragon Roll Set; Pork Cutlet Set Chicken Teriyaki Set; Salmon Sushi Set; Udon Set.</td></tr>
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After the hearty meal, it was more skiing for some and the rest of us headed back to the apartment to warm up. Tonight is our final night at Alpensia, and we will miss the cold, snowy winter till the next time we have the chance to visit again. Next up is a couple of days in shopping paradise - Myeongdong, here we come!<br />
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The kids bunked in together in a single room on their mattresses last night. They chatted, joked and laughed together till Daddy advised them at 1am that they ought to try to settle down for some rest so that they could have enough energy to do everything we wanted to. We obviously underestimated how much energy these little ones had as they were the first to get up in the morning. The original plan was to sled and ski the afternoon away after our pizza brunch. However, the kids got carried away playing in the snow and decided that's all they wanted to do for now! </div>
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The Mummies decided to go ahead without them. Since it was only two of them, they bought tickets for three rides at 8,000 won per person (after the 20% guests discount) and had a ball of a time!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making our way back to the start point with the sled slope in the background.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here we go again! Staff at the entry point to the travellator punch our coupons each time we got on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scream! You know when the mummies are coming because they have the loudest screams.</td></tr>
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Temperatures were hovering between -9 and -5 degrees Celcius today but there was still no snow falling. We could feel the chill and had to layer up a little more. When we were done sledding, there was still a lot of time and we suggested renting skis for the next couple of hours. Our two oldest daughters and Daddy came along. All the adults were skiing for the first time in our lives, and we were in the good hands of the two primary school girls who had two days of training. They did our best to give us proper instruction, but let's just say the experience left us with a huge respect for everyone out there that actually made this look easy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All geared up and looking good (in the photograph that is). </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our daughters try their best to give us instructions. Unfortunately, we were 'old dogs trying to learn new tricks'. One step forward, two steps back! Literally. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doing our best to stay on our feet! Let's just say that going backwards is easier than going forward. </td></tr>
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After a while, we found it easier just removing the skis, hiking up the slope, putting them on and then flying down the slope out of control. The slope was relatively crowded today, and there were a couple of split second decisions to intentionally crash out as we were not very good at applying the brakes. The lack of snow fall meant that our crashes were hard. One of our friends recommended that a better time for skiing would be in January or February after most of the snow had fallen so that the ground is covered in fluffy flakes, making falls a lot softer on the body.<br />
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In line with the warmer winter and lack of snow fall this year, we got disappointing news that the Ice Festival which begins on 18th December will not have the ice-fishing activity we were so looking forward to as the lakes had not yet frozen. I guess now we have more time to do something else. What would that be? Hmmm ,,, ...<br />
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After a whole day of exercise, everyone just wanted to warm up in the room so 2 of the adults went out to pack dinner while the kids stayed in the room to play. The latter had decided to do another round of sleep over. Adults were all tired out so guess it would be early night for the adults then. Again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea37.370474 128.3899768999999736.564721500000005 127.09908339999997 38.1762265 129.68087039999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-34256760785407096142015-12-16T19:45:00.002+08:002015-12-17T23:49:54.616+08:00Korea in Winter Day 9: Hiking Mount Kalsan and Skiing Alpensia<div dir="ltr">
Last night when Daddy went to sleep, he had no idea that he would climb a mountain in the morning. Some of the best moments in life are those that were not supposed to be.</div>
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Daddy woke up this morning unable to go back to sleep due to some unusual aches and soreness. There were still hours before the group arranged to meet up for lunch as we all went to bed past midnight. Everyone was still sound asleep when he left the apartment at 9am for an easy stroll around Alpensia Town.</div>
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Just below the Ski Jump Tower, a signboard caught his eye. A large map with some walking trails indicated suggested that just about 2.5 kilometres north through the forested hills was the peak of Mount Kalsan. It didn't seem like an unrealistic target to shoot for and it was a promising opportunity to take interesting pictures. The weather forecast was fair and soon, Daddy found himself bounding up the undulating trail.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wooden stairs marked the entry to the hiking trail.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Signboards marked the trail at regular intervals.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some parts of the trail are covered with snow and ice. There were intermittent gusts of wind that made the trail somewhat colder than the -4 degrees Celcius indicated by the weatherman.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was a priviledge to be alone with nature. There was not a soul on the trail this morning.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This banner and a safety line with 'Danger' spelt out in various languages on it, informing hikers not to stray from the trail as the area is undergoing renovation works, using demolition, in preparation for Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parts of the trail were lined with what appeared to be an electric fence.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A steep section of the trail littered with loose boulders meant that I won't be bringing kids and family here for an easy stroll tomorrow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were guide rope to mark out the hardest and steepest parts of the trail, and they were helpful for maintaining my balance too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To the ski jump</td></tr>
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About an hour later, Daddy was not quite at the peak but a wrong turn and an extra kilometre put him on another peak nearby. There was time for some photos before back tracking the route.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Alpensia Ski Resort from the top. You can see the ski jump tower on the left and mountains beyond the resort.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow on the forest floor and going down the north face of the peak.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wind farm some distance away.</td></tr>
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There was time on the return walk for a detour to check out the ski jump tower. Tourists were also arriving in private vans, taxis and buses to enjoy the view from the tower. There is an observatory on the highest floor and visitors were queuing up for the lift.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The walk back down the peak had stretches where it was rocky and easy to turn an ankle, but there was a helpful guide rope along the steepest parts of the trail to maintain balance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Approaching the entry to the trail, there was a short detour that brought Daddy to the base of the ski jump tower.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was an observation deck at the base of the tower to watch ski jumping during the height of the winter season. There was renovation works going on, and it did not look like it was in operation now.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Alpensia Town from level 1 of the ski jump tower.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ski jump tower from the entry to the hiking trail.</td></tr>
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When Daddy met us past noon for lunch, it was evident from the blush on his cheeks and slur in his speech that it was cold up in the mountains this morning. Perhaps it would have been a little more comfortable if he went prepared, but then would it be as exciting?<br />
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Lunch was at another traditional Korean eatery at the ground floor of block 103. We bought tickets for gear rental and were back on the slopes by 2.30pm. Instead of a formal lesson, the kids revised what they learnt from last night and it was good to see the making progress while enjoying themselves.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yong Woo Dong had a traditional Korean setting, but most of the dishes here were served with rice or noodles, with only a small selection of traditional Korean soups.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prices were quite reasonable for a holiday resort.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dragon Noodles.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy soup with meat, vegetables and rice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Dumplings with ddokpokki soup.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading out to the ski slopes again.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The slopes were crowded and it was a challenge for us novices to establish a clear path down without crashing into a fellow skier.</td></tr>
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The gear rental for the afternoon session ended at 4.30pm and once the time was up, the Ski House suddenly became packed with skiers returning their gear. We opted to return to our rooms to warm up for a while before getting something to eat.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea37.370474 128.3899768999999736.564721500000005 127.09908339999997 38.1762265 129.68087039999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-23086039992823358812015-12-15T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-17T21:03:32.232+08:00Korea in Winter Day 8: Alpensia Ski Resort <div dir="ltr">
We checked out of Lotte Hotel at 8am and got directions to the pick up point outside Jamsil subway station Exit 5 where Mummy's research indicated we should catch a three hour bus ride to Alpensia Ski Resort at 8.40am. We got the kids up at 7am and determined to make it on time to the pick up point but when we got there, we could not confirm if we were in the right place as none of the locals seemed to know anything about it. We were worried that we would end up missing the bus as we also had no clue how the bus looked. Thankfully, we met another two 'lost' families who had made reservations for the bus transfer. Mummy managed to contact the bus operator using the number provided on their reservation receipts and found out that the bus had left after waiting at another location just a few hundred metres away and would have to loop back to our location. By the time we had loaded up on the bus it was already more than a half hour later than expected. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our bus from Seoul to Apensia can be pre-booked online at http://funtastickorea.com/shop/alpensia-resort-seoul-shuttle-bus/. Adults are 17,000 won and children above 24 months are 14,000 won one-way.Shuttles to and from Myeongdong are also available. Adult ticket would be 22,000 won while child ticket would be 19,000 won.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After an hour, there was a 10 minute stop-over at this rest area. There were numerous cafes and food outlets here, as well as sports and outdoor goods stores, a small supermarket and of course, toilets.</td></tr>
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We arrived at the Holiday Inn Welcome Centre around noon but since our rooms were not yet ready, the concierge held on to our luggage while we explored the amenities and surroundings, hoping to find a nice warm lunch to counter the cold wind. Although not as cold as expected, it was much windier than Seoul and we could feel the chilly difference. There are many restaurants to cater to the high season crowd at this time of the year, but it was lunch time and we had to wait for a table. The kids busied themselves having fun in their first encounter with real snow!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating our first snowball together!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There had not been snow fall recently and the snow on the ground had already clumped together into blocks of ice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">According to regular visitors, the entire resort is usually covered in snow by this time of the year. They said that last year during this period, you could not see any hint of greenery on the ski slopes.</td></tr>
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To counter the effects of the cold, we opted for hot and soupy Korean dishes. The kids were hungry and made quick work of their dumplings with dokkpokki or noodles. Dishes were priced very reasonably around 6000 won to 8000 won while the stew were around the price of 30,000 won for sharing between 2 persons or more.<br />
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We checked into our rooms on the third floor right next to the amenities village after lunch and spent some time unpacking and making ourselves comfortable. We booked an apartment in the Holiday Inn Suites, which is a two bedroom apartment complete with two toilets, a fully functioning kitchenette and a spacious living room. A housemaid comes in before dinner to do a general cleaning of the rooms each day too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the first time this holiday the four of us will not be squeezing on one bed!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spacious living and kitchenette area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The toilet adjoining the kids' bedroom and the living room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The master bedroom toilet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids' room appears empty, and they will be sleeping on mattresses on the floor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the dining and kitchenette.</td></tr>
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Being close to the amenities area meant that we had less exposure to the cold wind as the restaurants, convenience stores and ski facilities and gear rental were just located in the opposite block. There was a round the clock GS25 store that had everything from convenience items, snacks and drinks, microwavable meals to fresh ingredients for cooking and hot food. We made a stop here to top up on snacks and drinks before heading to the Ski House to check out the equipment rental and book ski lessons.<br />
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The staff at the Ski House were helpful, but since it was the high season, lessons were heavily booked throughout the week and we settled for a 6.30pm-8.30pm slot. Mummy would have loved to join in, but the largest group for one instructor was four, and we had four kids who were keen already. They did advice us that the younger ones may find it a little more difficult to master the techniques but we decided to let them have a shot anyways since they had been looking forward to it long before the holiday even began. After a sandwich and additional layers, we made our way to the equipment rental and suited up before the instructor arrived.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buy your tickets for the rental first before collecting your equipment. It is a good thing that hotel guests get 30% discounts because we have so many people in the group. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As it was our first time, we signed the kids up for a family private lesson. For 4 kids, we pay 260,000 won for 2 hour slot. The price for the Kids Group lesson is by per pax (100,000 won per pax) so it was more worth it to take the family package for us. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Measuring the size of your feet is only an indication to the actual shoe size you need. Some of us ended up getting 2 sizes up while it was accurate for the rest.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helmets can be collected at the counter just beside the ski school counter. Helmets for kids are free while it costs 4000 won for an adult helmet. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids were fitted out with boots, skis, ski poles and helmets. In our ignorance as first timers, we did not bring waterproof pants, but we managed to borrow a pair from our helpful cousins.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All ready and waiting for our lesson to begin!</td></tr>
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Our instructor was an enthusiastic and patient young lady by the name of Yong. Patience was extremely important as the four kids spent the almost an hour slipping and sliding as they attempted to find some form of balance on the slippery ice. There were falls every minute, and Yong patiently helped them to their feet and kept them together as she taught them how to recover themselves from a fall, how to do the up-slope crab-walk, and finally how to glide down a gentle slope and put on the brakes. The wind was strong and the adults accompanied them for a while until we were told that we could not be on the ski slopes as we were not wearing boots. After almost two hours, there was some resemblance of skiing although we could not confirm if they were actually under control.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning how to put on and take off our skis.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Practicing the technique of getting back up after a fall was not as easy as it appears.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking uphill using the side-stepping technique.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the night time skiing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The youngest member of our group wanted to follow his older siblings out onto the snow so we allowed him to don a helmet and plod along with a pair of ski poles... </td></tr>
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It looked like the kids were being tested out there. Like learning to swim for the first time, I believe they will never again take for granted the gracious moves of an expert as they 'fly' down the slopes. It was a good start when they responded positively and when we asked them if they still wanted to go out an ski tomorrow, they were quite sure they would give it another shot.<br />
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The kids were ready to warm up in the room after returning their gear and we got some instant noodles from the convenience store for dinner. Our cousins topped it up with beer and pizzas, and before you knew it, we found ourselves crowding around the living room sofa watching cartoons and snacking on post-dinner potato chips. Isn't it nice to be on holiday without any thought of having to wake up early to catch the school bus tomorrow morning?<br />
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We're so happy to be travelling with cousins. Without them, our day might have ended uneventfully after the instant noodles. More snow tomorrow!!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea37.370474 128.3899768999999736.564721500000005 127.09908339999997 38.1762265 129.68087039999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-7050277135804842852015-12-14T23:46:00.000+08:002015-12-19T20:30:22.790+08:00Korea in Winter Day 7: Cat CafeOur girls love animals, and one of the things we talked about back home in Singapore was visiting a cat or dog themed cafe while on holiday in Seoul. Well, here we are!<br />
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We took the train back to Gangnam after sleeping in (once again) and Mummy brought us to try Kyochon fried chicken for lunch on our way to the Cat Cafe. To head to Kyochon, come out of exit 9 of Gangnam station, turn right into the street of restaurants, walk straight, cross the main road and walk for another 3-5 minutes. Kyochon is located on the second floor so look out for the entrance on your left. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kyochon is apparently a trusted brand in fried chicken here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like its got some serious endorsements. I am referring to the guy on the right.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mummy ordered the spicy, original and honey combos. It took quite some time to be ready as the chicken would be fried only upon ordering. We were hopeful that the wait was worth it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids seemed to enjoy the chicken. We ordered wedges and some Cass beer to complement the fried chicken. Note that the chicken is eaten together with preserved pickles and I must say they do go well together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The setting is cozy cabin feel and they had nice seats be the windows overlooking the alley below.</td></tr>
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The three combos cost between 17,000 and 18,000 won each. Mustard can be requested for 500 won. The best way to eat it is to use the plastic gloves provided, but you can use the fork too if that suits you better!</div>
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We left Kyochon and braved a light drizzle back to where we were in the beginning, to reach the Cat Cafe a few minutes walk away. We were impressed that even on a Monday afternoon, the cafe was keen to send out its mascot into the street under rainy conditions. We were even more impressed that even on a weekday afternoon, the cafe was quite packed. Visitors should note that an 8000 won entry fee includes a free drink, but the only food served there is cat food. Patrons aged 8 to 19 are charged 7000 won while those aged 7 and under are charged 6000 won.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Change into the green slippers and sanitize your hands before entering the cafe. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids get a briefing on the house rules before entering.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visitors can sit at tables or choose to sit on the floor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you spread a towel over your legs, the cats know that they are welcomed to cuddle up on your lap.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cats seem to like the attention given to them by visitors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shelves and cubby holes are made specially for cats to find comfortable corners where they can curl up and snooze if they want to.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But some just go ahead and get comfortable anywhere.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entry is 8,000 won per person and includes a drink.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are little toys lying around to stimulate the cats.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For 2,000 to 3,000 won, you can purchase treats for the cats.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once you purchase a treat you suddenly become very popular. There are some rules when it comes to treats, and the cats with red collars do not get any. This is because they are very aggressive and may bite.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A drinking fountain with running water for cats.</td></tr>
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Some of our kids really enjoyed themselves so much that we stayed till close to dinner time. The peak hour crowd will be invading the subways soon and we decided to leave in an attempt to beat them to it. The Lotte Department store closes at 8pm and we wanted to check out the good deals in the food section to buy back something for dinner. Tomorrow morning we will be catching the 8.30am bus to Alpensia Ski Resort and we decided to wash up early and have more time to do some packing before waking up early in the morning.<br />
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Tonight we will dream about snow. Tomorrow, we will see snow. Yay!</div>
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The last time Daddy visited Noryangjin was in <a href="http://withkidswego.blogspot.kr/2013/06/south-korea-day-6-noryangjin-fisheries.html" target="_blank">2013</a>. Mummy has ventured here for a meal with her friends before. This time not only are we all going together, we've brought extended family with us. Daddy was looking forward to the visit as it was a chance to compare the species of marine life sold in winter with those observed in his earlier visit. Mummy was eager to bring us for a hearty Noryangjin meal. We must admit this is not usually a typical venue for a family with young children as many city kids are uncomfortable with the cold and wet market environment, the sight of bloody fish being prepared for sale, and the strong stench of fish that clings on to your clothes even after you leave the facility. Nevertheless, this was all wonderful to daddy, and we decided to give it a shot for a unique experience.</div>
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We opted for another late start to the day and arrived at the Noryangjin subway station around lunch time. The authority is building a new and bigger building so instead of making our way there via an overhead bridge, we found an underpass at Exit 1 that took us to the market. Along the way, vendors were selling agricultural produce and the occasional seafood.</div>
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Although it was now mid-day and the busy morning wholesale activities would have long been over, there was a weekend lunchtime crowd looking for a good sashimi meal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More educational encounters with a live crab.</td></tr>
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We didn't stick around the wet market for very long as we were getting hungry, and decided to find a table upstairs to see what was served on the menu, and what we wanted to add to it. In the end, we opted for the regular fish set meal and purchased some fresh oysters (30 for 15,000 won) from the market downstairs to add to our feast. Not all the restaurants welcome food from outside, and some require you to order from their menus only. If you have bought food from the market downstairs, head to the restaurants in the back row. The ones up in the front accept only 'full' dine-in customers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It would be nice to have fresh lemon slices to go with this, but over here they only have chili sauce. But for 5000 won per plate, we are not complaining. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was a good deal for oyster lovers!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seldom are raw fish salad, boiled mussels, grilled mackarel, raw oysters and steamed prawns not part of the main dish. We were full before the sashimi and fish stews arrived!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, the best part of the meal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bones from the fish are turned into a rich fish broth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The spicy version of the fish soup.</td></tr>
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We were initially pleasantly surprised about the amount of food given to us. However, it became apparent at the end that due to some miscommunication, they had served us double the portion we ordered. Maybe it was because we had such a big crowd. Because we had already consumed most of the meal, we felt obligated to pay for it accordingly. Although the meal was wonderful and the food simply divine, it was difficult to feel satisfied due to the misunderstanding. Nevertheless, we trust that our hosts are hardworking folks who were simply doing their best to please their customers and make an honest living, and advice visitors to clarify your order and price before proceeding to enjoy the meal.<br />
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The kids had enough of the fishy aroma and waited around the exit while Daddy made a quick exploration of the market areas. Most of the market seemed similar to when Daddy visited in 2013.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A large octopus.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rows further back do not sell live seafood, but crustaceans and fish are displayed on beds of crushed ice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daddy initially thought these to belong to giant scallops, but the large adductor muscles are more likely to have come from pen shells such as Atrina or Pinna species.</td></tr>
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There were some vendors at the exit selling good looking fruits such as strawberries, apples and pears. We were interested in taking some back to the hotel with us, but they insisted on offering us what seemed to be 'tourist' prices, and we decided to give it a miss.<br />
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We made it back to the hotel before sunset, and took a short nap before deciding to spend our final opportunity to explore the Gangnam nightlife before leaving Lotte Hotel World. We layered up and just five stops away we alighted in search of a restaurant opened by one of our favourite Running Man stars, Gary. When we got there, we could not find it and passersby told us that the restaurant had since closed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the sunset over Lotte World from our room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We seemed to be the only group with children strolling down this happening street.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We decided to pick an eatery that looked good, and settled on Sinra ae Polcha as it looked good from the outside and appeared to have been featured on several television programs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">However, we soon realised that it had more of a pub setting than that of a family restaurant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We weren't exactly expecting the trance music, disco lights and laundry hanging from the ceiling. Customers were a little surprised when we appeared with a bunch of young children. But the staff were helpful and sincere in making us feel comfortable.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not sure if the oversized menu was meant to be part of the experience, but it was difficult to use and read in low light conditions. Perhaps it was fitting for patrons between the age of 18 and 25?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We shared a bottle of Makgeolli (4000 won), which is a milder and sweeter version of the popular Korean rice wine, Soju.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ordered the traditional lunch box (4000 won each) for the kids. Each tin had egg, seaweed, luncheon meat and seasoned rice. The staff showed us how to mash it up and mix it up...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The right way to mix it up is to close the tin and shake it up with all your might! Mummy shows us how it is done.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The adults shared spicy tofu soup over a fire. (18,000 won)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In addition, we had a large kimchi seafood pancake (pajeon) and steamed egg (7000 won) to go around. The pajeon was simply awesome, and rich with ingredients. (18,000 won)</td></tr>
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If you are comfortable with the setting and blaring music, the food was good and the service was wonderful for the fact that we were likely the first patrons with young children they have ever had. To prevent your clothes from smelling, you can keep your jackets and bags under your seats. Each seat has a cushion lid which can be removed, allowing you to keep all your belongings in. After the meal,we left the place wondering if we entered the wrong door on the way up and after comparing the menu board outside the building with what we have ordered, we were relieved we went to the right place after all. This would just add to the many pages of our travel adventure. If you want to visit this restaurant, come out of exit 9 of Gangnam station, turn right into the street of restaurants, walk for about 5-10 minutes and you will see the big menu board on your left. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2 Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market 688 Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.5110026 126.9416329000000637.498407099999994 126.92146290000007 37.5235981 126.96180290000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-62087660240791410392015-12-12T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-17T10:16:53.876+08:00Korea in Winter Day 5: The War Memorial of Korea<div dir="ltr">
Slow and easy was the name of the game as we recover in preparation for our trip to the ski resort. We decided on going out of Lotte complex to visit the War Memorial of Korea, highly recommended on Trip Advisor, and not too far away so that we could make it back by 4.30pm to meet up with friends for dinner. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mummy strongly recommended buns from this bakery at Sadang subway station. This small bakery always sees long queues especially during the morning and evening peak hours.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The original and cheese buns are apparently very popular here. Few things perk us up better than warm, freshly baked bread on a cold winter morning. Helps that these two buns were only 1000 won each. </td></tr>
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Child subway passes were no longer available for young foreigners, so we had to settle for single trip tickets instead, slowing us down a lot. When we alighted at Samgakji, we couldn't resist a warm breakfast of traditionally baked sweet potatoes and chestnuts. We took an elevator as we had a stroller with us but when we got to street level we were somewhat disorientated. It did not help that the locals also gave conflicting directions when we approached them. Despite the slight detractors we made it to the memorial and agreed to regroup two plus hours later. So the best way to get to the museum is from exit 12, and walk straight for 3 minutes and you would see the big museum compound on your left. Admission is free and is opened from 9am to 6pm. Closed on Monday and if the Monday is a public holiday, the museum will be closed the following day. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A whole bag of baked sweet potato for 5000 won.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The large open space of the Peace Plaza reflecting the warmth of the afternoon sun.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our visit begins in the Memorial Hall. Busts of prominent Korean warriors and descriptions of their heroic deeds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Stars of National Defense hallway remembers war heroes who protected Korea and sacrificed their lives for the national security of the nation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final chamber of the memorial hall is a solemn fountain receiving a beam of sunlight from a skylight in the ceiling. The hall is called the 'Creation', and represents the creation of an everlasting Korea.</td></tr>
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Taking the stairs up into the the Korean War Room III, the first gallery we stumbled into took us through the UN's intervention in the Korean wars, recounting the events that led to their involvement and celebrating the sacrifices made by the youth from various countries who gave their lives to fight for the greater cause. In addition to the memorabilia and informative exhibits, there were some art installations that exuded a solemn atmosphere appropriate for the remembrance of fallen soldiers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mummy explains the significance of the plot of land dedicated to be a final resting place for allied soldiers who fought during the Korean War.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An artistic impression remembering the soldiers from various countries who gave their lives during the Korean War.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recounting the order of events that led to UN intervention in the Korean Peninsula.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stories of Korean War veterans and photographs, articles and videos. Some of the accounts were particularly touching, and these added a personal touch to the otherwise violent face of war.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The artifacts show the kind of support provided by the various allied member countries during the Korean War.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A screening of the UN and allied efforts in the Korean war.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 'Drops of Tears' installation is made from identification tags worn by allied troops killed during the Korean War, assembled into an audio visual piece of artwork.</td></tr>
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The next gallery was Korea's involvement in the Vietnam war. This gallery bore resemblance to the one we visited in Hanoi years back, but with a different perspective and less memorabilia.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A model of the kind of 'tunnel warfare' typical of the Vietnam War.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Replicas of the booby traps encountered in while pursuing the enemy in the Vietnam campaign.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A reconstruction of the heli-insertion used in the Vietnam campaign.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Checking out the living quarters of officers on board a ship.</td></tr>
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The highlight were the interactive exhibits such as the shooting simulation and the F-15K Slam Eagle 3D experience. Although we made it on time for the earlier sessions, we were disappointed to find that the exhibits were not ready and we were told to wait half an hour later.<br />
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We were now later than expected and had little time to explore the collection of hardware outside the building. The 'junkyard' as I call it turned out to be my favourite part, and the kids also had fun checking out the tanks, aircraft and even ships! There is a children's museum beside the open field of treasures but we were unable to check it out due to the lack of time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">A panoramic view of the hardware at the Outdoor Exhibition Area that houses about 160 pieces of equipment, aircraft and armored vehicles that were used during the Korean War.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">'The Statue of Brothers' depicts a real-life story of two brothers who fought on opposite sides during the Korean War and were accidentally reunited on the battle field. A symbol of reconciliation and national peace.</td></tr>
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On hindsight, it was incorrect for us to think we could browse the museum in a couple of hours. Leaving without the full experience did not do justice to the museum and its' exhibits. We strongly recommend an entire day there to appreciate the memorabilia and spirit of the men and women who laid down their lives so that others could live.</div>
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By the time we got back to the hotel, we had less than an hour before we headed out with friends. It was unfortunate that our little girl had a stomachache and Daddy stayed with her in the room while Mummy and the older girl went out for dinner.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Located just a short drive away from Lotte World Hotel, the restaurant is located on the second floor and was already crowded when we got to there. The restaurant is also called Gyeongbokgung, after Seoul's famous Gyeongbokgung Palace. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, the star of the show. Korean's premier beef. Even without any marination, it was very tender and juicy. </td></tr>
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It was a very fulfilling meal. The side dishes kept coming and I wondered if I would even be able to stomach the main dish but when the trays of meat came, I was suddenly hungry again. The restaurant was apparently very popular as it was very crowded when we got there and even when we were leaving, it was still crowded. My friends planned to bring us for desserts after dinner but as my girl was already tired from the long day, my friends ordered takeaway instead.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bingsu for desserts...in the cold. You can check out the various locations on their website, www.sulbing.com</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com029 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.5362151 126.9777629000000237.1334446 126.33231590000001 37.9389856 127.62320990000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-29089512283437615962015-12-11T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-16T22:05:44.254+08:00Korea in Winter Day 4: Lotte AquariumIt's barely been four days, and we're tired! So today, we slept in and woke up in time for lunch. We found a really interesting lakefront cafe and decided to head there once we were ready, before visiting the Lotte Aquarium in the afternoon. Opening hours on weekdays (Mon-Thurs) are 10am to 8pm and the opening hours on weekends (Fri-Sun) are 10am-10pm,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The days are short in winter, and the sun is already low in the mid afternoon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lotte World's Magic Island in the middle of Seokchon Lake.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the ducks and large fish from the walkway.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view of Lotte Tower from across the lake.</td></tr>
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GoGos cafe by Seokchon lake houses a unique collection of superhero and toy memorabilia that will wow any fan. Even though we are not big fans, Daddy is easily excited by well curated collections in general. The visit was a sight to behold and had many opportunities for photographs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing with the angel wings outside the entrance to GoGos Cafe.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cafe is an interesting blend of real and unreal, of nature and supernatural. The large glass windows reveal a serene view of the lake and its lush winter surroundings whilst the collection is stark contrast indeed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cafe is well known for its red-bean porridge, with pine-nuts, walnuts and rice cake mixed into a thick porridge of red bean paste served hot. Yum! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another special of this cafe is the red-bean mochi. Customers left the cafe with boxes. </td></tr>
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After our late lunch, we walked in cool 'evening' sun to Lotte Aquarium across the lake. Lotte Aquarium is well known for their adorable Belugas. We were surprised by a number of other exhibits that we did not expect especially for an aquarium housed completely indoors!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was nice to get out of the cold and into the mall on our way to the aquarium.</td></tr>
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Adult admission is 29,000 won and children above three pay 25,000 won. As guests in Lotte World hotel, we were able to each pass at 20,000 won. Our leisure stroll through the aquarium began with the Amazon River exhibit, where we came face to face with many Amazonian fresh water species.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This crocodile was the first thing that caught our kiddos' attention.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The piranhas have a fearsome reputation. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This tunnel brings us up close to some of the larger fish found in the Amazon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salamanders!</td></tr>
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In the next exhibit, there were Californian Sea Lions and Harbour Seals. It generated a discussion on how Sea Lions differ from Seals. Do you know how to tell them apart? The easiest way to do so is to watch them interact with their keepers. Seals drag themselves around on their bellies, whereas Sea Lions bounce around on all fours, barking loudly with energy and enthusiasm.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harbour Seals are calm and slide around on their bellies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The keepers took the opportunity to let the mammals show off a few tricks!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These fellas are lucky enough to enjoy life in an aquarium instead of their less fortunate friends who we get to meet at Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market a couple of days later.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The octopus is a master of camouflage. Here, we see its ability to not only change its colour to match the surroundings, but also the texture of its skin!</td></tr>
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The interactive children's zone had some innovative interactive exhibits, the favourite being the chance to bottle feed fish for a small fee. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Jellyfish Club is where children can engage in the some simple creation such as soaps and fragrances . The staff were enthusiastically explaining the concept to us and exciting the kids with their creations. Each session lasts about 10 minutes and cost 5000 won per child. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These penguins were so inquisitive and came up close to investigate our presence. I wonder who's watching who?</td></tr>
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By the time we were done with the aquarium it was time for dinner (wait, didn't we just have lunch?). We hopped over to the Food Court from two nights ago and had some quick Korean sets before heading back to the hotel to wash up. It was a short but fruitful day, and perhaps tomorrow we'll get a chance to travel out of the Lotte complex a bit.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.5112348 127.0980273999999811.989200299999997 85.789433399999979 63.0332693 168.40662139999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-57976978384030192882015-12-10T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-16T21:49:42.750+08:00Korea in Winter Day 3: Kidzania<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Kidzania is a well-known world-wide brand in experiential learning, and they have outlets in many major cities across the world. More information on the concept is available on their website at <a href="http://www.kidzania.com/">www.kidzania.com</a>. The facility in Seoul is located right in the Lotte World complex itself just a few minutes stroll from our hotel. However, passes have to be bought directly from Kidzania and the hotel was not able to purchase or make reservations for tickets on our behalf. We recommend that you make reservations at Kidzania on popular days such as during the school holidays and on weekends to ensure you get tickets on your desired date. Be warned that admission is pricey, but since we were already here and in the holiday mood, a chance to experience this was too good to pass off.</div>
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Ticketing opens at 9am for the first session at 10am to 3pm. (38000 won for child aged 36 months to 16 years and 15000 won for adult) The second session runs from 3.30pm to 830pm. (35000 won for child and 16000 won for adult) Day passes allow kids to stay through the morning and afternoon sessions.</div>
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Mummy went down to get the day passes for four kids (59,000 won each) and four adults (18,000 won each) (our littlest member, who is under 3 years, goes in free but cannot participate) at 9am. If you are a Kidzania member, you can book your tickets online. Colour codes indicating our day passes are strapped to our wrists and we get 'transported' to the Kidzania, where kids work and earn KidZos which they can use to buy gifts, deposit them into the bank for future use, or use to experience special facilities.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we enter at Kidzania Airport, we are greeted by the friendly counter staff.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the entry tickets resemble boarding passes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many of the facilities are co-owned and sponsored by various partners, which provide children with a unique experience that teaches them more about that particular industry.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each facility has requirements such as minimum age. They also specify the time the next session will begin and the duration of the session. The notice also informs you of the maximum number of participants for each session. Kids can queue for their desired facility before the session starts. Some of the more popular facilities (e.g. Firefighting, Construction Worker, Air Stewarding, Piloting and Ice-Cream Making) require children to queue way in advance when there is a crowd.</td></tr>
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Kidzania was a three storey enclosed environment that was safe for the kids. The adults brought the kids around at first, but once they got the hang of things they were able to move around on their own. The grown-ups established a base outside the Kidzania bank at the cafe and the kids knew where to find us when they needed any help. Most of the Kidzania staff know some simple English and would try to explain the instructions to our kids in English. When they couldn't manage, they would get Mummy to go in and translate. Most of the time, the staff would manage with sign language and the kids would follow what other kids are doing. However, it would be more beneficial for the children if they were able to understand the explanation and instructions simply because that is where the learning is. Nonetheless, the kids had fun trying to overcome the challenges themselves. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The heroes step up to put out the 'fire'.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guardians can watch the Special Force cadets undergo abseiling training inside the facility via a close-circuit television monitor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Samsung Research Centre, the kids learn about service support and research using tablets.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning about organic food cultivation and preparation at the Agriculture and Farming facility.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rookie gets a briefing on her new role as a store manager in the supermarket.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many of the facilities have takeaways that are the result of the participant's hard work. Here, the kids consume their own burger from the Lotteria facility. They also learnt to make yoghurt and...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... ice-cream! Most food facilities require kids to pay 15 KidZos to participate. In return, they get to take away their very own food and ice-cream dessert creation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Air-purifier research facility. After some hands-on in the lab, they were brought out to test the 'real' air. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids trying their hand at being illustrators for a children's story book. Their creation were made into a book which they brought home. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Realistic training is supported by life-sized mannequins at the Dental Clinic.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pilots getting ready for their flight simulation training.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Dunkin' Donuts facility, the kids create their own donuts!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a hard day's work, the kids count their earnings and decide how much to spend and how much to save.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depositing our savings in the KDBank. We used the ATMs to withdraw th'e depositied 'cash' when we needed it to participate in certain facilities such as ice-cream and donut making. The savings can be used at other Kidzania facilities around the world too. I hear they are opening an outlet in Singapore, so the deposited KidZos may come in handy.</td></tr>
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The day passes allowed us to spend the entire day there and we made the most of it by staying all the way from it's opening till it closed at 8.30pm. In-between, we patronized the cafes and popcorn stands to keep hunger at bay. The restaurant served up set meals for the kids' lunch. After the closing, we swung by Lotte Mart to pick up some sushi and kimbap rolls for dinner.<br />
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It had been a long day, but we were glad we stuck it out as the kids had so much fun and opportunities to experience many facilities between themselves. They swapped stories and made recommendations to each other regarding the facilities, bonding closer in the process. In hindsight, much of the learning opportunities were lost in translation as many of the facilitators could not speak English. However, it was clear that the children enjoyed themselves greatly, judging from the expressions on their faces at the end of the day.<br />
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Two thumbs up!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1Lotte World 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.512898799999988 127.0829932000000337.487707799999988 127.04265270000003 37.538089799999987 127.12333370000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-64771641884802115272015-12-09T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-16T21:50:07.789+08:00Korea in Winter Day 2: Lotte WorldIt's our third trip to Lotte World since falling in love with Korean holidays in 2013. Despite the attractions and rides changing minimally in a span of three short years, the girls develop so quickly that their abilities to enjoy the attractions grow accordingly. In our <a href="http://withkidswego.blogspot.kr/2013/03/south-korea-day-6-lotte-world.html" target="_blank">first year</a>, we were pretty much restricted to the 'kiddy' rides. In the <a href="http://withkidswego.blogspot.kr/2014/03/seoul-day-4-back-to-lotte-world.html" target="_blank">second year</a>, the older girl began enjoying roller-coasters and other dare-devil stuff. The younger one kept to the easy going rides. This year, what will it be?<br />
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We had the company of our cousins, with young children of comparable age to our two girls. For the most part, the kids moved around in two teams comprising an older group and a younger group respectively, while the adults took turns to chaperon them. The adults who were not actively supervising either of the groups stationed at our 'headquarters' located on benches of a coffee joint called 'A Twosome Place', with all the bags and pram.<br />
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The older girls hit the daring rides such as the Flume-ride, the 4D Adventure Tours, interactive shooting games, the intimidating Giant Loop, the Viking Ship and the roller-coaster. The younger kids enjoyed the Kids Bumper-Cars, the Drunken Basket, and easy train rides and the Dreamboat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Wild Tours are three different 4-D Adventure rides that were a hit with both the older and younger kids. 4-D rides have seats that move in tandem with a widescreen first-person perspective animation to create the illusion that the ride is real. We've sat on 4-D rides in the past and we agree that these were the most realistic we have ever experienced. Prepare to get wet too!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you fancy things a little slower and easier, the Dreamboat is for you.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dreamboat is so calming it literally put me to sleep, especially after accompanying one of the girls for three rounds of this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Drunken Basket is one of those rides that can either be easy or intense, depending on how hard you spin the 'tea cups'. I was lucky that my young partner was not strong enough to spin the tea-cup into a ferocious speed. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My perspective as our 'Flume Ride' climbed up for one of the speedy splashes that got us somewhat wet. This popular ride cost us 50 minutes of waiting time, but it was well worth it as I consider it my younger girl's first go at a free-fall. I am glad she enjoyed it. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 4D Shooting Theatre is an interactive shooting game that gives each shooter a final score at the end of the session. Due to our competitive nature, we had to have a few goes at this to see who was the best shooter!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the Kiddie Zone, we found some entertaining rides for the younger ones, such as this flying car ride called Eureka!</td></tr>
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There were plenty of food and beverage options, and we contemplated just letting the kids snack and skip lunch altogether, but decided to rendezvous at our 'headquarters' for a late lunch for a short break before breaking out again to conquer more rides.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We stumbled on an Ozzang Express outlet at Basement One that served deep-fried squid on a skewer. You could choose spicy flavours, but we opted for sweet onion that was quite a hit with the kids.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When dinner is late since everyone is busy queuing for rides, you can't go wrong with fries in meat sauce and cheese.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This cup of cola with a cup-cover that holds fried chicken was quite a hit with the youngsters there, but we didn't get to try it.</td></tr>
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There were many little things that made the park fun for everyone. There seemed to be an impromptu presentation at each corner, such as a dancing jazz band or expert juggler. There were scheduled performances at the Garden Stage too. The giant parade just before dinner was a fitting end to an exciting day just before dinner, until we decided to come back in for a final ride after dinner!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A notice board telling us showtimes at the Garden Stage.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We did not exactly look forward to the shows as they were largely in Korean and we did not understand most of the story lines. Nevertheless, the costumes and props were enough to wow us and we did have the opportunity to watch a couple of the shows.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This street juggler was really good at his craft!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the early afternoon, there was special Christmas themed parade with elaborate floats and performers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the street performers at this parade.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stilt walkers were everywhere.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lotte World mascots!</td></tr>
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We stayed till the end of the parade before deciding where to go for dinner. Mummy strongly recommended UNCLES at the Food Avenue just outside the adventure park where she had one of the best giant deep-fried squid dokkpokki. The good thing about travelling in a large group was that we could order a variety of dishes and share them around, getting to try a little of everything and then leaving the daddies to vacuum up whatever was left.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The menu had some grave spelling errors, but you couldn't go wrong by choosing the fried squid here!</td></tr>
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And you'd think that after a wonderful day out at Lotte World and a hearty dinner it was fitting to call it a day? You could never be more wrong. We re-entered the park and queued up for our final rides before it closed at 10 pm! Good thing our tummies held our dinner in on the last few rides of the day!<br />
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On hindsight, our third trip here was just as enjoyable as it has been the last times we came. The younger girl was more adventurous this time around and even wanted to go for some rides on her own. The older one was milder, and decided to give some of the most intense rides a miss this time. But despite cutting down on the roller-coasters, she found new enjoyment in some of the more interactive rides.<br />
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It's only our first full day here in Seoul and we're already very tired! Perhaps we might get to sleep in tomorrow? Oops, we've gotten day passes to Kidzania and the first session starts at 10 am. I guess the sleep in will have to wait!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2Seokchonhosu-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea37.511342848756506 127.1000361442565937.509768348756509 127.09751464425659 37.5129173487565 127.10255764425659tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627563220019082478.post-72496032425534695792015-12-08T23:30:00.000+08:002015-12-17T01:22:44.363+08:00Korea in Winter Day 1: Lotte Hotel WorldDecember 2015 was going to be our first family holiday to Korea in winter, and after months of planning and preparation, the day finally arrived to board the midnight flight to Incheon. The girls seemed more excited about reuniting with Mummy than the holiday itself. Mummy arrived earlier to help out in a children's camp the week before.<br />
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The service on the Singapore Airlines flight was exceptional that night. They paid special attention to the children in our group, and ensured that they had everything they might need. The trio from Korean pop idol group, Girls Generation's TTS were on board and we had a brief encounter with them in the bus shuttling us to the airline parking bay before they were whisked off into their First Class cabins.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The children had special servings of milo and biscuits for supper.</td></tr>
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After supper, the kids managed to catch a short cartoon before drifting off to sleep. It was good that they had a little more for supper as they couldn't get up for breakfast just 3 hours later. To brace ourselves for temperatures just under zero degrees, we layered up before taking our time to clear the immigration and pick up our luggage. Although sluggish due to the cold and the interrupted sleep, the kids perked up once they saw their Mummy and dashed into her open arms. We then moved on to catch the airport bus 6705 to our accommodation. As we had to take the KAL Limousine, tickets are priced at 16,000 won for adult and 10,000 won for child, rather than 10,000 won and 8000 won for adult and child tickets for the normal airport buses.<br />
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We had booked a week's stay at Lotte World Hotel, situated right next-door to at one point in time the holder of the Guiness World Record for World's largest indoor amusement park - Lotte World Adventure! In addition, the entire kilometre long complex includes malls, department stores, supermarkets, cinemas and the still under construction Lotte World Tower. When completed, it will be the tallest building in the Korean peninsular and the sixth tallest in the world.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our hotel room, Magic Island: the outdoor theme-park of Lotte World surrounded by the scenic Seokchon Lake.</td></tr>
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It had been a long night and the adults succumbed to a short nap while the kids turned up the gears and played in the room. Mummy went to change currency for the whole gang at her favourite money-changer, and when she got back, it was just in time for lunch. We decided to explore options at Lotte Mart so we could make a trip to the supermarket and stock up on snacks and other essentials, such as diapers for the youngest in our troupe.<br />
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Lotte Mart had a pet section that kept our kids engaged while the adults shopped. There were many interesting critters not usually seen in Singapore.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bearded Dragon seemed like something you'd find in a zoo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small mammals, reptiles, birds and fish! Sounds like a chapter from my daughter's science textbook.</td></tr>
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After dumping our shopping back in the room, we decided that since the flight was still taking its toll on us, we'd take it easy and nap before dinner. The kids proved to be much more energetic, and we took them downstairs to the food court beside the supermarket for dinner. They served sets of mainly Korean and fusion food.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plastic mock-ups of the various sets were on display next to a counter where everything is ordered centrally.</td></tr>
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After this we trouped back to the room hoping to rest early. Tomorrow we will make the most of Lotte World! It'll be interesting to see what rides the girls choose this time now that they are older, bolder and have been here a number of times. Will the adults recover enough to keep up with the kids? Stay tuned to find out!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We checked out of Metro Hotel and checked into Marriott Dongdaemun Seoul Square. The rate was good and we decided to indulge in some luxury. When we opened the door to our room for an early check-in, we were on cloud nine. I shall let the pictures do the talking. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Staff comes by at 6pm to fill up the ice-box</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">I personally like the organic hibiscus, tastes just like hot Ribena. </td></tr>
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The next day, it was snowing heavily and I just did not feel like going out anywhere because everything just seemed so cold. We lazed around in the room for another hour before deciding to take the plunge and headed out for an hour's train ride to Incheon in the cold snow. </div>
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By the time we got to Incheon, it was raining and snowing at the same time. Not the best combination for any outdoor activities. We headed to Chinatown and found the same Chinese restaurant that Running Man filmed in. It was very clear that the restaurant was using that as a selling point. Not only did they have a banner outside the restaurant, the staff highlighted the dishes that the Running Man team had eaten. Well, it worked. We walked into the restaurant because we saw the banner and we ate what the Running Man team ate.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Come out of Incheon Station and you will see Chinatown right in front of you. There was only one exit when we were there as the station was undergoing construction. </td></tr>
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It was good that we ordered only two mains and one meat dish because we had trouble finishing the dish. We were surprised that the white jajamyeon actually does taste like jajangmyeon. It is easier to eat this dish because there is less sauce than the normal black sauce jajangmyeon. When you make a mess, it is less obvious. It was still snowing heavily when we finished our lunch and to make good use of our time here, we headed to the Freedom Park just up the stairs beside the restaurant. It was really cold and the only freedom I could think of was to get out of there.</div>
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After breakfast, we headed to Samcheong-dong for some sight-seeing and lunch. We got off at Gyeongbokgung Station and walked towards the entrance of the Folks' Museum. We had wanted to cut through Gyeongbokgung Palace but as it was closed that day, we had to follow the palace wall and around the palace. It wasn't very cold that day so we had no qualms taking a stroll to digest the breakfast. There is a crossing at the entrance of the Folk's Museum. Cross it and walk along the road for a minute, take the left turn and you would be at Samcheong-dong.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Street of Samcheong-dong</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An artist making his mark on the wall. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wall art along the street of Samcheong-dong</td></tr>
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After some sight-seeing, we headed to another highly recommended local restaurant for lunch. This place has been featured on television programs and visited by several celebrities. Our 'leader' was at the restaurant last year and wanted us to have a taste of the delicious food. She has always been very spot-on about food since she is a food-blogger herself. Following her only means that we will have good food to eat and not go hungry.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turn right into the small lane once you see this sign. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You should see the traditional korean hanok house design once you turn into the small lane. That's the restaurant that you are looking for - 55 bon ji ramen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small and traditional. But big on food and flavor. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not many tables so do avoid the peak meal hours if you want to be assured of a seat. By the time we were there, it was 3pm so we had plenty of seating choices. </td></tr>
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We ordered three different jjampongs for sharing and I personally like Budae jjampong the best. The flavour is thicker and the kimchi in the soup is the softest among the three. However, the jjampongs here are very spicy, making our stomachs churn. We were all worried that we would have the runs but after a short stroll, we felt better and were able to continue with our venture. We all had different itineraries on hand so we decided to split up and meet back in the hotel. I wanted to head to Express Bus Terminal to get a sweater before my family join me in a few days time. Shopping is best done when I have the time all to myself. I took the train to Express Bus Terminal station, walked out through Exit 7 and followed the sign to the underground shopping alley.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rows and rows of shopping. After a while, most of the clothes are about the same. Not sure if it was because I was there in winter. Am sure I can get more clothes during the summer. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clothes were cheaper than the ones sold in Myeongdong and Dongdaemum. Definitely a good place to spend your time. And money. </td></tr>
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Nothing really caught my fancy as most of them were suited for winter wear. However, I did manage to get a unique looking sweater for 25,000 won. If only it were summer, there would be more good deals. Perhaps we need to come back again in June? After all the eating and shopping, I decided to head to Korea's biggest book store - Kyobo. They have two branches in Seoul, one in Gwanghwamun and one in Gangnam. I headed for the one in Gwanghwamun which apparently was the first branch, took Exit 3 in Gwanghwamun station and there was a door leading me straight to Kyobo without having to leave the underground passage at all. The smell of books welcomed me once I stepped in and I was swept into the world of imagination. I love books and just could not resist the temptation of buying them. I ended up buying 3 books. Phew. That was really good self-control there. The English section in Kyobo is very limited so you may not be able to find the book you want but if you are looking for Korean books, they have everything under the sun. Very much like our Kinokuniya. The stationary section is also very huge and houses many beautiful and creative items. I ended up buying stickers for the kids and cousins back home. I would have gotten more items if not for the lack of time. If you are a fan of cute stationary, do head to Kyobo. It is big and I am sure you can find something you fancy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Books!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A lot of magazines too. Saw some tourists there buying magazines. </td></tr>
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