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If you read my last blog I mentioned that I went to South Korea for 3 weeks. It was amazing. I had so much fun and am so antsy to go on another vacation. I loved South Korea so much I would fly back in a heart beat. Not only was the shopping incredible, the food and site seeing was really wonderful too.
A lot of people have asked me why I went to Korea and the reason is since I was in elementary school, I've always been in love with Korea. My childhood best friend is Korean and I grew up embracing her culture, everything from the food, music, and traditions.
So after many many...many years of planning and failed attempt trips to South Korea, this year we were finally able to make it happen. Yay! And it was well worth the wait!
My friend was fortunate to have family in South Korea. We stayed at her Grandma's sister's house in Daegu. Her home consisted of a large foyer/living room/dinning room, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom without a tub. I wish I took a picture of her bathroom but I completely forgot. It was basically a room with a toilet, a sink, a washing machine and a detachable shower head. My reaction at first when I saw her bathroom was, "How am I going to survive!" Believe it or not, I gradually adapted to the f lifestyle and felt at home sooner than I thought I would.
Strolling in Daegu. The weather in Daegu was pretty much the same as it is in Vancouver during March.
Surprisingly, the weather in Busan was so warm! So warm and nice, all beautiful cherry blossoms were beginning to blossom.
Seoul had to definitely be the coldest out of all the cities I visited. The air was brisk and nippy, especially at night. It was so cold I couldn't stand being outside after 8pm, I wasn't prepared and my fingers felt like they were going to fall off! Despite the cool weather, Seoul was one of my favorite parts of the trip! The food was delicious and the shopping was totally worth a plane ticket there!
Me and my best friend in Korean Hanboks.
I
was so lucky that my friend's uncle was able to take us all around
South Korea. We stayed mostly in Daegu but also stayed in Pohang, Seoul,
Pusan, and passed through several other little cities and towns in
between. I had so much fun and am so excited to share the awesome
products I've purchased, but that will be in an another post. My overall
experience was unforgettable and I am counting down the days till I'll
visit the wonderful country again!
A video that I put together of my trip to South Korea! Enjoy!
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