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mudguts
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Toronto
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the thing that I loved the most was standing out in a crowd and no-one noticing. you could people watch for hours and never see the same person twice. you could walk for blocks and never be alone.
it was quite cool..
I come from a big city.. I was really surprised at how big Seou was! |
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Buff
Joined: 07 Apr 2004
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hojucandy
Joined: 03 Feb 2003
Location: In a better place
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| Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:25 am Post subject: |
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| a certain lady in busan |
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Son Deureo!
Joined: 30 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:01 am Post subject: |
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| mindmetoo wrote: |
| jazblanc77 wrote: |
| 5.) Mango soju - *beep* soju is YUUUUUMMY! |
I noticed mango juice is oddly cheap here. Less than $3 for a 1 litre bottle. In Canada, you'd pay triple that. I drink the stuff all the time now. |
Unfortunately, that's because it's mostly not really mango juice. If you look at the ingredients label, you'll notice that it's mostly corn syrup and water, with some mango juice and pulp added for flavor. Still tasty, though! |
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desultude
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Dangling my toes in the Persian Gulf
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 5:29 am Post subject: |
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| I love the public transportation. I really became aware of that when there was a bus strike last week, and getting around by taxi was actually affordable, even if a bit more expensive than the busses. Living here without a car is really easy. |
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Not Angry
Joined: 31 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:34 am Post subject: |
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| I love my car and the freedom it brings to me. Despite being a financial burden, it has allowed me to see so much more of the counrty in the few months that I have had it than in the year that preceeded. I can go on day trips that would have been impossible or nearly so before it. Just got back from a day trip today. Nearly every week I get out of Seoul for a weekend trip or a day trip. It re-energizes me and allows me to see the beautiful parts of Korea (as well as the many abysmal hell holes that call themselves tourist destiniations). Anyway, I love the public transit here but don't think I could back to my car-less days... |
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jazblanc77
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:53 am Post subject: |
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| Son Deureo! wrote: |
| mindmetoo wrote: |
| jazblanc77 wrote: |
| 5.) Mango soju - *beep* soju is YUUUUUMMY! |
I noticed mango juice is oddly cheap here. Less than $3 for a 1 litre bottle. In Canada, you'd pay triple that. I drink the stuff all the time now. |
Unfortunately, that's because it's mostly not really mango juice. If you look at the ingredients label, you'll notice that it's mostly corn syrup and water, with some mango juice and pulp added for flavor. Still tasty, though! |
What are you guys talking about?! Who cares about the juice, it's the mango SOJU that's the rave!  |
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Ody
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: over here
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:27 am Post subject: |
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that people take their shoes off before entering a private building. i also love the temples, the neighboring mountain behind Yonsei U. in Sincheon, and (of course) my husband and his family.
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And the beaches. (I live on an island full of a variety of them: big, small, sandy, pebbles, shallow, deep, close, closer - though my fav is farther, on Namhae Island) |
One of the few compliments I've seen on beaches. I'll have to visit that island. |
my thoughts exactly. i'm looking forward to seeing more of SK's beaches.
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My favourite things about Korea and what I have gained from being here:
1.) My favourite thing about Korea is definitely my wife
2.) personal growth - I am learning slowly how to be more Korean. As this relates to me is that I don't complain and argue everything so much anymore. Sometimes, it is easier just to let things slide a bit and do the real fighting when it's an important battle and one that you can actually win. I guess you could say that I am learning patience.
3.) Generousity - I like to treat my friends and in-laws whenever I am able. Being generous among family and friends is standard with Koreans.
4.) Triangle kimbab is definitely good!
5.) Mango soju - *beep* soju is YUUUUUMMY! |
i love this post, #s 2 and 3 especially. i'll have to give mango soju a try. 
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Mosley
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:30 am Post subject: |
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| Mango soju?? I thought I'd tried it all. What the hell's that? |
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jazblanc77
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:38 am Post subject: |
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| Actually it's c*ocktail soju and you can usually get it in mango, apricot, lemon, orange, and strawberry flavours. If you spent your entire first year praising the gods of the toilet bowl and having no recollection of what had transgressed the night before due to regular soju, you may like this alternative. |
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Mosley
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 6:03 am Post subject: |
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| Oh, OK, I gotcha. I thought it was some special blend from the "Jinro" distillery or something.... |
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jazblanc77
Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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I'd also like to add to my list of favourites:
dong dong ju >>> MMMMmmmmmmmmm! |
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posco's trumpet
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: Beneath the Underdog
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:17 am Post subject: |
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What do I like about Korea, aside from the money? I like the guy who's going to put the final exit stamp in my passport. Anything else I want can be gotten better, cheaper or faster elsewhere.
.. 970 hours, 54 minutes until take-off. |
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hojucandy
Joined: 03 Feb 2003
Location: In a better place
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:25 am Post subject: |
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| jazblanc77 wrote: |
I'd also like to add to my list of favourites:
dong dong ju >>> MMMMmmmmmmmmm! |
OH YES!!!! |
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desultude
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Dangling my toes in the Persian Gulf
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| Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:13 am Post subject: |
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posco's trumpet
What do I like about Korea, aside from the money? I like the guy who's going to put the final exit stamp in my passport. Anything else I want can be gotten better, cheaper or faster elsewhere.
.. 970 hours, 54 minutes until take-off. |
Too bad. . .so sad.  |
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