Street Performers

The whole time I was in Korea, I only noticed one street performer, or busker. This was that performer. She (now that I look at the photo, I am not sure, but at the time I thought "she") was one of those stone statues, but with a difference. Well maybe not that different, the trick was, you put money in and they move. They probably always do move, but I thought the idea was to stand still. Maybe she was a stone robot.





She had no money in her box. I should have told her about the trick of putting a little money in, so that people get the idea that they want money.... Though I only thought of it now,as I type this blog entry.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I did put some money in :)

Travel Tip 24 - Free Donuts

When you are in Korea, and you are hungy, and you want a snack between meals.. Look no further than Krispy Kreme Doughnuts..





Here is the trick, and don't feel bad, all Koreans do it.

1) Line up in the queue.
2) Listen to them say (in Korean) Welcome to Krispy Kreme, please try a doughnut.
3) Take your doughnut.
4) Walk out, with your yummy, free doughnut..


Personally I liked Mr Donuts doughnuts in Japan more, but that is another story.

Myeongdong (명동 明洞)

Myeondong 명동, which in Korean means "Men should hide their money" is the shopping mecca of Seoul's trendy, cashed up, women (or women who have someone with them, who has forgotten to leave their wallet at home). Though it seems most women just window shop. (I know why they window shop for so long, there were no shops selling windows, anywhere to be found)

This is the place to go to people watch, or to buy your name brand needs. As this was a trendy place to be, I did not see many people in couple clothes..

Now that I look at the photos, it is probably 75-80% women, on just random photos.

When I was there, it looked like a big storm was coming.















This was actually just up the road from Myeongdong








Oh, and I mentioned the dog seller before, he was back.

Strange Animal

You know, I have no idea what kind of animal this is. Anyone out there know ?



One thing I have noticed when I travel to places around the world. Many have relaxed animal import laws. I know Australia has them to protect the native animals, and I am not complaining. It's just that this animal was so cute.. I can only describe it as a cross between a Ferret and a Squirrel. I do know that it comes from the desert, which desert, I have no idea.

This was one of the many different animals I saw in the pet shops in Korea..

Travel Tip 23

If you are in a boat, there is only so much you can get away with as a westener.

Splashing a raft full of wet people, is not one of them ;)



They will get you back!!!

This was on the Hantan River.한탄강

Haemi Town Fortress

While out, I went to Haemi. It was basically a town inside a wall to protect it's people from the Japanese pirates who plundered the area. Though now the inside is empty, they are digging around to see what artifacts they can find. So basically it is a wall, with recreations of buildings inside.

Front gate



The wall at the side.



My fav bit was the recreation of the toilet... Complete with the "oh no, don't come in, I am still in here" look.



Oh, and I caught this western guy trying out the old pit toilets, pity he forgot to lift the lid.. (the reason why you women should not complain about guys leaving the toilet seat up...)



For more information, the following website were avaliable at the time.

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=723