Seoul day 1-3

On my first day in the centre of Seoul Taey had to get her visa for America, so I queued in line at the American embassy while Taey was picking up her passport somewhere else. That was quite funny cause all of the people in line, including all the guards, probably thought: what the hell is she doing here?! She is probably lost! At least that's what their faces said...

When Taey came back and went inside the embassy, I went to the nearby bookstore which seems to be THE place to buy books, magazines, DIARIES (Koreans are big on diaries too) and other little things. Again, I've never seen such a busy bookstore, and I saw only one level. Apparently the whole block is the store, and again, we are talking here about a 15-20 storey building.

Taey got her visa for America! Yey! Finally!

After that we went to a nice area were you can see traditional Korean houses and have loads of little designer shops and galleries. Taey bought a necklace in one of the shops and as a present we each got a brochure for free which was made out of Lego stones :)
We also looked at two galleries. One gallery was inhabited by a German photographer, the other had Korean contemporary art, and the gallery owner recognised Taey as soon as we went into the gallery! So I am on tour with a famous artist here! :)

The next day we met one of Taey's friends - Yoola, who speaks perfect English and soon will be off to Germany to do her PhD in Bonn - wow! She took us around Myeong-dong, the hip area with all the shops and department stores. I was feeling a bit rough and sick at times, so couldn't get that much into a shopping mode, but it was very interesting to see, and again very very busy. We had something to eat in the 12th floor of one of the department stores.

Then we went to see a Korean musical in which one of Taey's friends played and sang. They had chosen a night with English subtitles, so I could understand. That was really cool and very funny, and I am so glad I had the chance to get that experience! So thank you Taey and your friend! We went for some drinks/food after that, unfortunately I couldn't join in so much as I was still feeling rough.

Therefore, I took a day off today, Taey was busy meeting more friends, and I watched the remaining Lost episodes I have with me. Taey's mum was so sweet to bring me some flu medicine. She also made me a strawberry milkshake! So good night and more soon...x