Back in Seoul


You know it's time to go home when you find yourself grabbing 2 huge bottles of citron tea (2 kg), 1 bag of kimchi (1 kg), 2 bags of kaktugi (1 kg) and other miscellaneous items for people back home.


Lugged the 5 kg of grocery on our backs searching for food near the train station. After a lousy dinner at Andong, we made sure lunch better be good.


Budae-tchigae - spicy hot stew with sausages, vegetables and ramen was shiok!


Last chance to visit the places not in our itinerary but we've been thinking of going at the back of our minds.


We have been passing by Donhwamun several times. Today I finally entered the palace.


Injeong-jeon was used for holding important state events. It's flashed for a second in the introduction of the Amazing Race before the show starts.


Nakseon-jae (top) was built for the king's concubine. It was not painted in the traditional dancheong (丹青)  colours unlike the rest of the buildings within the palace.


Cheongsachorong was featured as the logo of the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit.


The beauty of Changdeokgung lies in the blend of classic palace architecture with nature.


The kings particularly loved the spacious and beautiful garden at the back. The colours were spectacular from the outside. Unfortunately, we didn't get to visit the rear garden as it was closed. So disappointed.


Birthday dinner at Hongdae's Pizzahut was supposed to be joyous but dread started setting in. The day was coming to an end and that means we have to go home tomorrow.


The university district is littered with cafes and small boutiques selling expensive items. Even roadside stalls refuse to accept bargains.


This is probably the only shop that is reasonably priced.


Went back with a tiramisu cake from Paris Baguette


Alas, all good things must come to an end. Pls let me return to Narnia-realm soon...