Kamza Hamida! (Seoul-Day 7 & 8)

10 December 2009: The hotel was located near Seolleung, the tomb of King Seongjong , King Jeongneung and Queen Jeonghyeon. It was rather strange having to walk past a king's tomb each time we headed for the subway right smack in the middle of busy city?! We spent most of the day walking around Lotte World and shopping for Korean tea and local delicacies. During lunch at a food court, we were amused by the ingenious electronic Q-number device which beeps andvibrates when your order is ready for collection at the counter! Initially, we were 'sua-kus' and had no idea what it was for.. but thankfully, one of the waiters managed to explain to us in comprehensible English.. or we would be waiting a long time and left wondering.. PHEW!!!


Unfortunately, there wasn't much space left in our bags for clothes.. so we had to reluctantly by-passed some pretty good bargains on winter-wear. But we still managed to purchase a down-jacket, fleece sweater and warm tights.. which meant we HAVE to visit cold countries again next year to make the money spent worthwhile! Hmmm... I'm thinking maybe Italy or London or Paris? Switzerland? Beijing or Shanghai?

11 December 2009: We spent out final hours at the Coex Mall in Seoul before catching the bus to the airport. Although we arrived 4 hours before the flight.. we were allocated seats in the last row.. and ALMOST had to leave the Vulcan behind.. which had Justin in tears.. a rather unpleasant ending to an otherwise enjoyable and fun-filled holiday...

IMPORTANT lesson learnt: NEVER try to bring any toys resembling guns, swords or sharp weapons on board a plane! That would save you a whole lot of trouble!