Friday, May 25, 2007 - Seoul, South Korea
Woke up way too early this morning to leave the hostel and to catch the Keisei Skyliner to Narita. We could have taken the 6:30 trip but were not too sure if we'd get to Ueno station before then. Anyway, to be early is better than to be late.
The Skyliner took us to Narita in 56 minutes. Gray clouds covered the sky and rain pelted on to the windows. We were thankful that the weather stayed really good during our entire stay in Japan.
At the Narita Airport we went through check-in, immigration and inspection pretty quickly. Had some time for brunch near the gate - wanted to use all of our yen before going to Seoul, we only had less then 300 yen left at least.
The flight to Seoul took only 2 hours. It was quick and uneventful. Great weather and cool temperatures (64 degrees F/18 degrees C) greeted us at the Inchon Airport. Went through immigration and customs without a hitch, and found our way to the airport railway which took us to Gimpo Airport then transferring to Line 1 to Seoul Station then to Line 5 to Dangdaemun then finally Line 4 to Hyewah station. It took us awhile to find the exit 4 of this station (we got out of the wrong one). Turns out the exit 4 was right smack dab in the middle of where the young people hang out to have their barbecued meats on a stick.
Our hostel is located very near this busy area. Just a few minutes walk and you are already in the middle of the Daehangno shopping area. This is where we found our first authentic Korean dinner of three layered fat with lots of side dishes of assorted kimchi and vegetables - for only $19. We also found this nice cafe that sits on one of the busy corners of the street which is perfect for people watching.
Comments
Woke up way too early this morning to leave the hostel and to catch the Keisei Skyliner to Narita. We could have taken the 6:30 trip but were not too sure if we'd get to Ueno station before then. Anyway, to be early is better than to be late.
The Skyliner took us to Narita in 56 minutes. Gray clouds covered the sky and rain pelted on to the windows. We were thankful that the weather stayed really good during our entire stay in Japan.
At the Narita Airport we went through check-in, immigration and inspection pretty quickly. Had some time for brunch near the gate - wanted to use all of our yen before going to Seoul, we only had less then 300 yen left at least.
The flight to Seoul took only 2 hours. It was quick and uneventful. Great weather and cool temperatures (64 degrees F/18 degrees C) greeted us at the Inchon Airport. Went through immigration and customs without a hitch, and found our way to the airport railway which took us to Gimpo Airport then transferring to Line 1 to Seoul Station then to Line 5 to Dangdaemun then finally Line 4 to Hyewah station. It took us awhile to find the exit 4 of this station (we got out of the wrong one). Turns out the exit 4 was right smack dab in the middle of where the young people hang out to have their barbecued meats on a stick.
Our hostel is located very near this busy area. Just a few minutes walk and you are already in the middle of the Daehangno shopping area. This is where we found our first authentic Korean dinner of three layered fat with lots of side dishes of assorted kimchi and vegetables - for only $19. We also found this nice cafe that sits on one of the busy corners of the street which is perfect for people watching.
Comments
- The Japanese really like order and cleanliness. The Koreans are much more like the Filipinos who love chaos, noise and mess.
- The Japanese are too serious. The Koreans very hang loose.
- The Japanese can be called on for help. The Koreans are very solicitous and will help you when they know you need it.
- The Japanese trains are narrow and clean. The Korean trains are wide and sparkling clean (at least the ones that we've ridden so far).
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