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jen_the_great
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
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 Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:35 am Post subject: Confused in Daechi, Gangnam |
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Does anyone know where I can find anything in Daechi? I just arrived in South Korea yesterday and woke up in my apartment after a jetlag induced nap to find that it's 3 in the morning. Someone is picking me up to start training at school on Monday, so I have the rest of Sunday to explore and hopefully pick up a few things for my apartment. I wish there were street names in Korea. Someone from the school already introduced me to the area and bought me some juice and water at 7-11, but the familiar areas are starting to blend together.
The things I would really like to get are an adapter for my laptop (36% battery and dying) and possibly some groceries. Also, if you live in the area and wouldn't mind meeting a new teacher, let me know. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Up until a few weeks ago I could have directed you to Gangnam Walmart in Daechi but it has been taken over by E-Mart now. It will still have most of what you need.
Get in a taxi and try, "E-Mart-uh, ka-say-oh". If he looks puzzled just get out and maybe try another taxi. It won't be far from where you live and will probably only be 2000 won. |
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Lizara
Joined: 14 Apr 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure you know how to direct another taxi back to your house...
There's also a Lotte department store right next to Hanti station. They have (or at least two years ago they had) a grocery section in the basement. |
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I live in Daechi. I sent you a PM. |
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jen_the_great
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Lizara wrote: |
Make sure you know how to direct another taxi back to your house...
There's also a Lotte department store right next to Hanti station. They have (or at least two years ago they had) a grocery section in the basement. |
Thanks for the advice. The Lotte store is now the only place I can consistently find. I went there today but it was closed. I'm not sure if it's closed because it's Sunday or because I went there at 10 am because I couldn't sleep any more. I checked the website, but it didn't post hours. Any idea when/if it opens?
I feel a lot more comfortable knowing how to get from a subway station to my apartment. Before I was going by the landmark of the 7-11 on the corner and quickly realized that wasn't a smart move. |
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jen_the_great
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| ajgeddes wrote: |
| I live in Daechi. I sent you a PM. |
Thanks. I sent you one back. |
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jen_the_great
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
Up until a few weeks ago I could have directed you to Gangnam Walmart in Daechi but it has been taken over by E-Mart now. It will still have most of what you need.
Get in a taxi and try, "E-Mart-uh, ka-say-oh". If he looks puzzled just get out and maybe try another taxi. It won't be far from where you live and will probably only be 2000 won. |
Thanks for the advice. I'll probably try looking for it tomorrow before training starts. I went out before I got this message looking for a grocery store and ended at the COEX mall. It wasn't a very pleasent walk back in the rain to Lotte and then my apartment.
I wish I could find an English map. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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| I wish I could find an English map. |
http://bus.congnamul.com/SeoulRouteWebApp/view_english/map.jsp
Here's an English map.
Also, mess around with this and you can find the bus routes for anywhere in Seoul and area. When you find a tourist information center you can get a free map of Seoul in English to carry around. I still use the one I got 5 years ago.....on occasion. |
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riley
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
Location: where creditors can find me
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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| If you live near Hanti station, PM me because that's the area that I live in. I can also help out. Do you know if your school will have other foriegners? If they do, then they'll be able to help orient you. |
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jen_the_great
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:33 am Post subject: |
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http://bus.congnamul.com/SeoulRouteWebApp/view_english/map.jsp
Here's an English map.
Also, mess around with this and you can find the bus routes for anywhere in Seoul and area. When you find a tourist information center you can get a free map of Seoul in English to carry around. I still use the one I got 5 years ago.....on occasion.[/quote]
I'll look for a tourist information center tomorrow. Unfortunately, the map you sent won't load on my laptop. Damn you Macintosh. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:18 am Post subject: |
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| Before I was going by the landmark of the 7-11 on the corner and quickly realized that wasn't a smart move. |
I had to laugh at this. It brought back memories of my first few weeks here. I navigated to school by remembering to turn left at the women's clothing shop where the mannikin was wearing a red dress. On about my third day they changed her dress. I got so lost I nearly ended up in North Korea. |
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happygirl
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:33 am Post subject: |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
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| Before I was going by the landmark of the 7-11 on the corner and quickly realized that wasn't a smart move. |
I had to laugh at this. It brought back memories of my first few weeks here. I navigated to school by remembering to turn left at the women's clothing shop where the mannikin was wearing a red dress. On about my third day they changed her dress. I got so lost I nearly ended up in North Korea. |
thanks for the laugh  i needed that
do you live near gwangju? |
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Original
Joined: 21 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:47 am Post subject: Daechi |
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Hello,
I also live at Daechi. Send me a note if you need more help still, I would be glad to help. |
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jen_the_great
Joined: 09 Sep 2006
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
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| Before I was going by the landmark of the 7-11 on the corner and quickly realized that wasn't a smart move. |
I had to laugh at this. It brought back memories of my first few weeks here. I navigated to school by remembering to turn left at the women's clothing shop where the mannikin was wearing a red dress. On about my third day they changed her dress. I got so lost I nearly ended up in North Korea. |
That's hilarious. I'm glad I'm not the only person suffering stupid forienger syndrome. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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| do you live near gwangju? |
Nope. At the time of my escapade, I was living in Taejon but now I'm in a little burg just outside Seoul.
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| not the only person suffering stupid forienger syndrome |
I think I have enough stupid foreigner stories to qualify for permanent membership in the club. Possibly my worst one: Last year I went out for supper and happened to see some nice orchid plants in a flower shop. I thought, 'A-ha!' and went in. Spent maybe 20 minutes trying to get the ajumma to tell me how much sunlight and water they needed. She just refused to understand. Just refused. It was very frustrating. I finally gave up and left. Outside I pinched a leaf of my new orchid plant. It was plastic. 
On the other hand, it can pay to play the Stupid Foreigner Card at times. Don't over do it, but do keep it in your repertoire of dealing with foreign cultures strategies. |
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