Cheap because I am on a VERY strict budget until the end of the month. The whole moving across the world thing does a real number on the bank account. But, thankfully, with the help of an amazing subway system, I can travel pretty much anywhere in the entire city and back home on about 5,ooo Won (about $5 US). With this in mind, I think I will be visiting an area called Insadong.
When I first started looking at the opportunity to teach in Korea, in like October, I circled this area in my Lonely Planet. So, now on my first real weekend here, I am going to try to brave the city and check it out. The area is well known for shopping, with lots of antique shops with traditional items. Well, at least that is what I have read. We will see.
Also planning on just walking around Bundang some this weekend to get a better feel of the area. I went jogging this morning and then tried to find a health food store, and while I didn't find the store despite walking right in front of it, I did get a good tour of some of the nearby "neighborhoods". It seems strange for me to call an area in which I am surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings a neighborhood - but what other word is there really? There are just a LOT more neighbors in a 1 block radius than back home.
Well, I think I am going to try to give this sleeping thing a go again. Surprisingly, hard mattress and all, I have been sleeping fairly well here so far. Here's hoping sleep finds me soon!
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Other than the bed it sounds like you are making yourself at home. that is great to hear. Hope your weekend was or is a success. I know you will find fun things to do and you will have a great time exploring.
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