Erianna

9am – call with Lisa, it’s her birthday! Lotte Tower and Mall. Spent some time inside playing in the arcades. Loved the shooting “range” the most.  Coffee with Esther! Accidentally, she was on vaca in Seoul. We can hardly see each other in the US, but managed to meet up half the way across the

Rented hanbok for W25k (about $18) for me and for D for another W25k. Took pictures walking around Gyeonbokgong palace. Yes-yes, it’s super touristy but also was, oh, so much fun! Pretending to be royalties from the forgotten past along walking in the palace vast quarters with tons of other people doing the same. It felt

Woke up late. Still a bit jet lagged.

Took another Seoul Guided Walking Tour, this time of the Gyeongbukgung palace. We loved our guide! She was a former history teacher. As a retiree, she volunteers to provide free tours about Seoul, which also helps her practice her English and stay sharp. She is truly to be admired! We asked her tons of questions

Shopping k-beauty products at Olive Young store – check! Explore Noryangjin fish market and try deep fry baby crab, fish and shrimp – check! Hang out for F&B options and general vibe at the Hyundai Seoul department store – check!