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SeoulShakin
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject: any tips? |
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Ok, so this rain still hasn't stopped, and my the forecast doesn't call for it stopping anytime soon.
Any ideas for something to do in the rain? Something touristy perhaps?
I don't want to just sit around anymore - I want to get out and see something. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| It will be over this weekend. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: any tips? |
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| SeoulShakin wrote: |
Ok, so this rain still hasn't stopped, and my the forecast doesn't call for it stopping anytime soon.
Any ideas for something to do in the rain? Something touristy perhaps?
I don't want to just sit around anymore - I want to get out and see something. |
If you live near I'taewon's Hooker Hill, go to one of the so-called Juicy Bars on it and watch American soldiers doing the rounds with drunken E.F.Lers in tow. Seriously, it is a real hoot.
This sort of thing also qualifies as a transferable/applicable credit for Personal Cross-Cultural Experience in Local Economics, etc. Gee, you may even get a chance to do some Direct Field Work;) if you get an intellectual, selfless urge to do so, etc., etc. After all, going native is the point to experiencing other cultures. Besides, you would not want to be a contemptible researcher by ignoring something that is responsible for bringing in lots of wons to so many households in this, our new home, eh. |
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SeoulShakin
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Well Roch - I'm a chick so that doesn't really interest me too much. Thanks for the suggestion though  |
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| You could try to find some Nigerians doing drug deals, contact the US government, and work together to bring down a cartel. |
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vlcupper
Joined: 12 Aug 2004
Location: Gangnam
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Or you could say "yes" when a Nigerian proposes marriage and undying love 3 minutes after you meet. Then don't show up at the justic of the peace on the day of the blessed event. Always good for a laugh. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:07 pm Post subject: Pretty Yong Thang's Advice to Roch |
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| Qinella wrote: |
| You could try to find some Nigerians doing drug deals, contact the US government, and work together to bring down a cartel. |
I am not a liar, Pretty Young Thang/Qinella, and you must stop making fun of me (Adam Sandler's character in "Water Boy" is talkin' right here and right now, Young Lady! Pretty good tune, eh?).
Carry on, Fellow Floridian!
Roch |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Qinella wrote: |
| You could try to find some Nigerians doing drug deals, contact the US government, and work together to bring down a cartel. |
Q:
You are about as subtle as the stinky odour on my left foot. ;)
Dig it, this is meant in a polite, friendly manner, Sis. ;)
Still lurkin' and luvin' ya, Quinella/P.Y.T.,
I am,
R ;) |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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| SeoulShakin wrote: |
| Well Roch - I'm a chick so that doesn't really interest me too much. Thanks for the suggestion though :roll: |
Sorry for offering an idea that does not suit a female researcher's fancy.
R |
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Ilsanman
Joined: 15 Aug 2003
Location: Bucheon, Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject: yes |
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Then you might have to let him touch you for the next hour or so.
Ewwwwwww
| vlcupper wrote: |
| Or you could say "yes" when a Nigerian proposes marriage and undying love 3 minutes after you meet. Then don't show up at the justic of the peace on the day of the blessed event. Always good for a laugh. |
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Hapkido-In
Joined: 24 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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I believe that there is a National War Museum (in Yongsan, I think. Not 100% sure, though.) It's inside and an important part of Korean history. That could qualify as touristy.
As I usually suggest to anyone that is bored, take a martial arts class. Korea is probably one of the best places in the world for martial arts. It's crawling with martial arts masters (guys that have been doing it for 25+ years) that you can get training from for an hour a day for 80,000 won a month. Not so touristy, though.
If you have a pair of boots and an umbrella, check out Hwaseo Palace and the surrounding wall in Suwon. It's a nice 3-4 hour walk around the wall. Nice little places along the walk to stop and take a rest, too. |
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r.
Joined: 06 May 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: any tips? |
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| SeoulShakin wrote: |
Ok, so this rain still hasn't stopped, and my the forecast doesn't call for it stopping anytime soon.
Any ideas for something to do in the rain? Something touristy perhaps?
I don't want to just sit around anymore - I want to get out and see something. |
Some kind of indoor athletics class? |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:07 am Post subject: |
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| Hapkido-In wrote: |
I believe that there is a National War Museum (in Yongsan, I think. Not 100% sure, though.) It's inside and an important part of Korean history. That could qualify as touristy.
As I usually suggest to anyone that is bored, take a martial arts class. Korea is probably one of the best places in the world for martial arts. It's crawling with martial arts masters (guys that have been doing it for 25+ years) that you can get training from for an hour a day for 80,000 won a month. Not so touristy, though.
If you have a pair of boots and an umbrella, check out Hwaseo Palace and the surrounding wall in Suwon. It's a nice 3-4 hour walk around the wall. Nice little places along the walk to stop and take a rest, too. |
Hwaseong, not Hwaseo, although Hwaseo station is the closest. I would seriously not recommend it in the rain.
The war museum in Yongsan is best accessed from Samgakji. That would be good for a rainy day.
Also Lotte World. |
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heydelores
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| Hapkido-In wrote: |
| I believe that there is a National War Museum (in Yongsan, I think. Not 100% sure, though.) It's inside and an important part of Korean history. That could qualify as touristy. |
I went to the war memorial museum on a rainy day in April, and it was a great way to spend the afternoon. I'm planning to go back. The National Museum is also excellent. If you're not the museum type, COEX is a good but crowded indoor place, and it has an aquarium and the Kimchi Field Museum where you can learn everything you never wanted to know about kimchi (it's mildly interesting for about an hour). I also visited the Seodaemun Prison on a very rainy day. The museum is interesting but there is little interpretation in English. To get to the other parts of the grounds, though, you have to go outside, and the paths between buildings can get quite muddy.
War Memorial Museum http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/seoul/79
National Museum http://www.museum.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
Kimchi Field Museum http://www.kimchimuseum.co.kr/english/information.htm
COEX Aquarium http://www.coexaqua.co.kr/english/e_main.html
Seodaemun Prison http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/seoul/322 |
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SeoulShakin
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: |
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heydelores - thanks for all the tips.
I ended up going to the National Museum of Korea, lots of pottery, but overall it wasn't too bad.
I've already done the War Museum, Seodaemun, and the bigger palaces in Seoul. I will check out that fortress though, when the weather is a bit better.
Thanks again  |
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