Saturday, March 25, 2023

Seoul


Biking along the Han River

This past week I was able to make a quick trip to Seoul to visit my college suitemate who lives there.  It was such a meaningful visit as she was a generous and dedicated hostess.  I was really impressed by the food. Otherwise, I’d say the biggest difference from daily life in Taipei is the colder weather and the size.

Subways : VisitKorea SubwaysTaipei Rapid Transit Corporation ─ Metro Service-Route Map & Timetables

Seoul's metro map makes Taipei's look like child's play

Training from Incheon Airport to my friend's nice 2-bedroom in Hyehwa (an artsy central neighborhood)

Climbing an amazing peak at Bukhansan National Park just north of the city


Hip area of Hongdae


Changgyeonggung Palace




The king who invented the systematic alphabet for Korean

Myeongdong area, reminded me of Ximen in Taipei

Tons of self-service photo booth stores

Cheap jewelry stores also abounded


Gimbap for breakfast

Jajangmyeon for 3000 won, probably my favorite meal

Bulgogi

Korean bingsoo was similar to Taiwan's shaved ice

Injeolmi nut powder shaved ice

Pouch ice cream milkshake, similar convenience store culture as Japan and Taiwan

Dakgalbi

Gwangjang Market

Still moving raw octopus tentacles

Fried mungbean cakes

Donut twist

KBBQ with personal stove and fume head

Steamed egg


Street vendor crisped sugar cookies with different shapes



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