I flew up there on Friday night with Molly. Though the one-way ticket came to about $100, it was definitely worth the extra money, seeing as it cut travel time by about 80% and gave us an extra evening in the city. As a sidenote, the Yeosu airport is really, really small. I got a kick out of the advisory on my confirmation email saying "in case the airport is busy, be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before your flight departs."
We arrived at Gimpo airport around 8:30, and were checked into our hostels by 9:30. This was actually my first time ever to stay in a hostel. Despite the awkwardness that was sharing a room with two girls from China who spoke no English, I actually liked the hostel experience. It's like combining a vacation with being a freshman in college.
Friday evening was a cheap dinner of gimbop, and after that a walk around the neighborhood. Eventually we wound up in a small, crowded park where we drank mokoli (rice wine) and mingled with the many foreigners around us. After a couple hours of convenience-store runs, terrifying public bathrooms, and playing lots of "spot the cute foreigner," I decided I was drunk enough to head back to my hostel. I creeped in late that night while my foreign room mates slept. They snuck out early the next morning while I slept.
![Gyeongbukgung by faublehead](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/5706418399_36eec02954.jpg)
We finished touring Gyeongbukgung and Rollie, Molly and I met some other Yeosuvians (I just now made up that word, and the terminology is subject to change at will) for a rooftop lunch. We all had burgers; mediocre, but comforting. I wasn't complaining though. I don't care what I'm eating when I'm enjoying a sunny day on a roof with a view.
On the street outside the restaurant was the first of two impulse-underwear purchases I would make during my time in Seoul. Fake Dolce and Gabbana neon green trunks for 6,000 won. (About $6.) About an hour later I would buy another pair of fake D&Gs with Rollie. That's right; we each bought a pair of blue and white striped trunks. (With stars on them!) Hands off, ladies.
Seoul, part II coming soon!
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