Day 3 - Palaces, Gangnam & Dr. Fish

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June 9th 2008

Published: June 9th 2008

Thurs. May 29th Today decided to do some real sightseeing. With Matt - our travel guide - in tow - we headed out to see some palaces. Our first stop was at the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the next was the Changdeokgung Palace. At the Gyeongbokgung Palace we saw a reenactment of the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. This is the largest and grandest of five palaces and was originally built in the l... Read Full Entry

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11th June 2008

Autumn
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You're Safe!
Yeah ~ you have a blog ~ awesome. Glad to hear the luggage has arrived and it sounds like you may have made your first friends (the Kims). The pictures from the fish cafe are priceless. Take care hon!

11th June 2008

laura
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Hey Sister!!!
Hey Sis!! I'm glad to see that your blog is finally up and running! I can't wait to hear more about how teaching is going and if you're picking up on the language now that you've been there a few weeks. We need to discuss times we can Skype!! luv ya- Laura

11th June 2008

laura
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ewww....
Looking at the Dr. Fish pics is bringing back some not so pleasant memories...creepy!!

11th June 2008

Tanya
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I Love It!
I have been laughing so hard at the Dr Fish pictures -- you and Laura's faces are hilarious. I have to admit it gives me the creeps to think about putting my feet in for dinner - that is part of the reason I won't swim in lakes. Matt is my hero - he seem to be the only one taking it like a champ. I'm so glad your there safely and I can't wait to see the pictures with your family.

12th June 2008

Rebecca
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Wow
Wow Steph, what an adventure! I envy you-well, except for the fish eating at your feet thing.

16th June 2008

Sharon
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Haha!
I've never heard of feet-eating fish!! Somewhat gross...and yet completely intriguing. I'm proud of you for dipping into another culture!

13th July 2008

A Korean
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Actually the doctor fish is Turkish in origin. In its natural habitat they are a tourist attraction in Turkey. What you saw is a commercialized and Koreanized version, I believe. You can of course get a regular pedicure in Korea if you want it. Seems like you went to the seedier parts around Gamgnam subway station. The area around Apgujeong and Chongdam is much more upscale. Interesting blog. Keep up the good work. ;-)

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