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(yesterday)
Finally. After four attempts since arriving in Seoul, we finally got seated at Ashelys', a popular western buffet restaurant in Sinchon. We arrived ten minutes before they opened to get a table for seven. There was quite a few people already waiting for a table, but less than the last time we came and were told to wait for two and a half hour, and it was 1pm, so by the time you got a table you
would've been eating lunch at 3:30pm... yet there were people who were patient enough with their hunger to wait. For the price of a western style buffet, this place was considered cheap, but when compared to a usual meal in Seoul, it was three to four times as much. Lunch buffet on weekdays was $14.9 while on the weekends it jumped to $19.9. Was it worth it? YES! There was an area of assorted pastas, pizza, seafood, and other main dishes, a section of FRUITS, salad and soup bar, chilled appetizers, assemble your own taco and bibimbap station, lineups of desserts and even a make your own waffle area with icecream and drink dispensers nearby. We were stuffed and satisfied with all of our western cravings.
Today's purpose was to be reunited with our SVCC teachers, Jieun and Jennifer, so
after lunch, Chloe and Alice headed back to dorms to take a break while the rest of us explored City Hall. We first stopped at Deoksugung Palace and walked around to digest while taking photos. On our way out there was a mediocre performance of men in traditional Korean clothing marching around. To our luck, there was a booth set up for foreigners to wear and take photos with hanboks for FREE! Of course Ann and I did it!! It was so fun, we felt like princesses ready to be married off HAHA.
We then walked to Insadong, which is more of a touristy area with many cultural shops where you can buy souvenirs and see how local delights are made. There was a 'dragon beard' candy (say it in Chinese) shop where these 'chefs' would show off their skill in making and stretching the candy while chanting and performing to us. Apparently they can do it in up to four languages, such talented and hilarious business making skills.
That night we were suppose to go to NamSan Tower for a evening view of Seoul with our mentor's group, but we were 1. too stuff with food still 2. too tired 3. not in the mood, thus turning it down and calling it a day.
(today)
Went to church with the Emmaus group, and the exchange student population tripled the amount last week (hallelujah!). It was designated a welcome college students Sunday so they prayed for us students and welcomed us to a brand new term. We had Korean BBQ (samkyeubsal) for an early dinner and I felt like I'm getting sick of eating it and it's only my third time. I guess you can say I'm not a fan of fatty pork meat.
Upon recommendation from my roommate, a few of us went to Emart by bus and bought groceries. The ride was closer than we thought, but our shopping took longer than planned. Emart is equivalent to a Tnt, and if you bought things in packs of two or more (such as juice or milk), the price would be even lower when split with a friend. I never felt happier to buy my own groceries and make healthy choices. Though, fruits are still expensive in general so my juice intake will make up for my lack of vitamins.
Everything is slowly winding down and I think I won't be posting as often no more as back-to-school 101 is not that exciting. However, this week will be a gong show running around for classes, adjusting to a set schedule, going to club orientations, and trying to get into specific classes.
Finally. After four attempts since arriving in Seoul, we finally got seated at Ashelys', a popular western buffet restaurant in Sinchon. We arrived ten minutes before they opened to get a table for seven. There was quite a few people already waiting for a table, but less than the last time we came and were told to wait for two and a half hour, and it was 1pm, so by the time you got a table you
would've been eating lunch at 3:30pm... yet there were people who were patient enough with their hunger to wait. For the price of a western style buffet, this place was considered cheap, but when compared to a usual meal in Seoul, it was three to four times as much. Lunch buffet on weekdays was $14.9 while on the weekends it jumped to $19.9. Was it worth it? YES! There was an area of assorted pastas, pizza, seafood, and other main dishes, a section of FRUITS, salad and soup bar, chilled appetizers, assemble your own taco and bibimbap station, lineups of desserts and even a make your own waffle area with icecream and drink dispensers nearby. We were stuffed and satisfied with all of our western cravings.Today's purpose was to be reunited with our SVCC teachers, Jieun and Jennifer, so
after lunch, Chloe and Alice headed back to dorms to take a break while the rest of us explored City Hall. We first stopped at Deoksugung Palace and walked around to digest while taking photos. On our way out there was a mediocre performance of men in traditional Korean clothing marching around. To our luck, there was a booth set up for foreigners to wear and take photos with hanboks for FREE! Of course Ann and I did it!! It was so fun, we felt like princesses ready to be married off HAHA.
We then walked to Insadong, which is more of a touristy area with many cultural shops where you can buy souvenirs and see how local delights are made. There was a 'dragon beard' candy (say it in Chinese) shop where these 'chefs' would show off their skill in making and stretching the candy while chanting and performing to us. Apparently they can do it in up to four languages, such talented and hilarious business making skills.That night we were suppose to go to NamSan Tower for a evening view of Seoul with our mentor's group, but we were 1. too stuff with food still 2. too tired 3. not in the mood, thus turning it down and calling it a day.
(today)
Went to church with the Emmaus group, and the exchange student population tripled the amount last week (hallelujah!). It was designated a welcome college students Sunday so they prayed for us students and welcomed us to a brand new term. We had Korean BBQ (samkyeubsal) for an early dinner and I felt like I'm getting sick of eating it and it's only my third time. I guess you can say I'm not a fan of fatty pork meat.
Upon recommendation from my roommate, a few of us went to Emart by bus and bought groceries. The ride was closer than we thought, but our shopping took longer than planned. Emart is equivalent to a Tnt, and if you bought things in packs of two or more (such as juice or milk), the price would be even lower when split with a friend. I never felt happier to buy my own groceries and make healthy choices. Though, fruits are still expensive in general so my juice intake will make up for my lack of vitamins.
Everything is slowly winding down and I think I won't be posting as often no more as back-to-school 101 is not that exciting. However, this week will be a gong show running around for classes, adjusting to a set schedule, going to club orientations, and trying to get into specific classes.
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