Saturday, November 28, 2015

Han River & Gamjatang

Han River & Gamjatang
2015.09.26 @ 한강[뚝섬 (Ttukseom)] & 건대 (Konkuk University)

Patty and I met up with Ellen, Wyatt, Ryan, Jiny & Andy. If I remember right, Sach came out for a little bit, too. We had beer, wine, pie and other treats. Then, eventually, we played some nighttime frisbee. After the fun at the river, we went over to Konkuk University to have some gamjatang.


한강 at 뚝섬 [Hang River at Ttukseom]

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( Wyatt )

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( Ellen )

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( These are some of my favorite people in Korea. )

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( This is my number one favorite person in Korea. )

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( Ryan )

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( Ryan & Wyatt )

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( Ellen & Patty )

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( Patty )

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( With Patty )

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( We make fun faces. )

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( Andy )

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( Ryan & Ochi )

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( Pals )

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( Patty's blueberry pie )

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( Patty brought sparklers. )


Gamjatang at 건대 [Konkuk University]

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( Ellen, Wyatt, Ryan & Jiny )

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( Patty )

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( Ryan & Jiny )

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( Wyatt )

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( Ellen )

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( Patty )

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( Andy )

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( Ellen, Wyatt, Ryan & Jiny )

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( Ellen )



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How to get to Ttukseom Resort on the Han River :
Ttukseom Resort Station [뚝섬유원지역] (Seoul Subway Line 7) - Exit 2 or 3
Exit the station and follow this map.

Ttukseom Resort Directions




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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Yongma Land #2 [용마랜드]

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My Second Visit to Seoul's Abandoned Amusement Park
2015.09.13 @ 용마랜드 [Yongma Land in Seoul]

I went out to Yongma Land last year with some friends, but I decided to make another trek out to explore Seoul's abandoned amusement park. This site is what remains of a once brightly lit fun land. Now, the rides and attractions are collecting rust and pose as the backdrop for wedding photos and music videos. This trip was the location for a date I went on with Patty. I was a little more focused on her than photographing the scenery. I left the park with some really great memories and a few photos. Enjoy.


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( Patty & I climbed up to the top of the Viking ride, but I completely forgot to take an photos from the top. I'll be returning soon, so maybe, I'll remember to take pictures next time. )

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( Patty, settling in for a ride )

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( This ride looks like a fun one to tumble around in, but it is, in fact, home to one of Korea's largest and most terrifying spiders. )

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( Last time we were at this amusement park, this ride was a fun one to spin around. I told Patty all about it, but I unfortunately embarrassed myself when I was unable to budge the contraption. )

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( Exploring )

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( The carousel is definitely one of the highlights. )

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( Patty )

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( A friendly creature )

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( Patty, the pianist )

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( A sad little Rudolph  )

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( Pirate )

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( ; 디스코팡팡 ; )


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How to get to Yongma Land [용마 랜드]:
Mangu Station [망우역] (Seoul Subway Gyeongchun Line / Jungang Line [경춘선 / 중앙선) - Exit 1
Exit the station and weave through the streets towards the mountains. Refer to the map below.

Yongma Land Directions 2


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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Latin American Festival

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Latin American Festival
2015.09.12 @ 한선대입구역 [Hanseong University]

A few weeks back, I was invited to join Evelynn and Nick for a trip into Seoul to experience the Latin American festival. It was a lot of fun. We watched performances, ate delicious food, drank sangria, and even danced a little bit.


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( Evelynn )

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( Some ladies cooking up chorizo sandwiches )

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( An old man enjoying some food )

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( Some vendors )

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( The courtyard outside the station where the festival was held was actually quite small. It was kind of neat how cram packed everything was. )

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( We ended up waiting in the line to have chorizo sandwiches. They were phenomenal. )

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( Evelynn couldn't resist! )

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( Neither could this child. )

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( Some ambassadors from Latin American countries came to show their support. )

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( These women served up some delicious sangria. )

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( We all enjoyed it quite a bit. )

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( Nick & Evelynn )

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( Many students approached Evelynn as a part of some sort of Spanish class project. )

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( They all interviewed her in Spanish. )

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( Myself & Evelynn )

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( Some more treats )

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( Koreans, doing traditional Mexican dances )

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( They were pretty good. We had fun watching this. )

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( They had quite colorful dresses. )

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( This was the event's hype guy. )

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( He was a hoot! )

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( The wait for this guy's empanadas was over an hour. )

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( Luckily, Nick waited in line for us. )

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( It's okay, because I bought beers while he waited. )

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( The three of us )

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( Some group dancing )

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( This little old lady was having the time of her life. )

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( Another group shot )

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( A couple in the beer drinking competition )

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( Some more competitors )

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( This little group did a great job of supplying entertainment. )

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( This guy was showing his support for globalization! )

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( The global guy and the hype guy )

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( The crowd at the festival )

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( Afterwards, we went for 닭갈비. )

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( That meal never disappoints. )


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