Korea 2014 (Day 3 of 6)
Sunday, April 19, 20151 November 2014
Bonjuk (Myeongdong Station) - website
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We had the Abalone, Shrimp and Seaweed porridge for breakfast. It wasn't too bad but I'm not really a porridge person.
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A shot of Myeongdong in the morning.
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Starting the day right!
Changdeokgung (Anguk Station) - website
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Here at the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site!
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Everything about the palaces here is so grand.
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I can see these pretty trees everyday.
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Super big inside. Lots of walking required.
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Didn't buy tickets for Secret Garden though now I wished we had.
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Little gates everywhere.
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I have a thing for these pointed roofs.
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The emperor is above all - just look at how high the throne is.
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This is what we see upon every step - beautiful and colourful autumn leaves.
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Bought Hotteok (Korean pancakes) at a truck stall when on our way out from the palace.
Softree (Samcheongdong) - website
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This branch is located very near the "entrance" of Samcheongdong so it's quite easy to spot.
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WOW Honey Chips soft-serve is so yummy. Honeycomb is incomparable!
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Lunch was at a random local restaurant, where I had Naengmyeon (cold noodles). Omg I just hate Naengmyeon can.
After lunch, we walked over to Insadong, which is an area I don't fancy. It sells mainly traditional goods but then again, it is still good to explore different places when travelling.
김장독 (Hongdae)
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Army stew at another random local restaurant.
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The ahjumma was so nice to give us complimentary steamed egg.
Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory (Myeongdong Station)
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Bought fried chicken for supper in the hotel. This original flavour is so yummy.
Starbucks (Myeongdong Station) - website
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And not forgetting my caffeine fix.
- End of day 3 -
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