Seoul: Day 2 Tuesday

I woke up later than expected and I attributed this to my body needing to get over my sickness. It was about 10:30 AM and I took my time to get ready and finally left around 12:00 PM. It was really nice outside and I able to enjoy the day whilst I was walking around and to the subway. I took the subway from Euljiro 4-ga to Euljiro 3-ga and then transferred to Line 3, or the orange line. My plan was to find a place called Thai Spirit, a Thai massage place. I had to get off at the Sinsa stop, but I read about a restaurant called, Mad For Garlic. I got off at the Apgujeong stop and looked forward to this so described, “Italian fusion,” restaurant. Unfortunately I did not find it and was not that bummed about it. I was more interested by the environment I was surrounded by. The part of Seoul is called Gangham. I felt it was a more upscale part of town and it was littered by plastic surgeon and beauty salons. (See the subsequent post about beauty) I walked around for a bit and was just intoxicated by the similarities to a western city; it was a very bittersweet experience. The combination of the amenities of the west and the cultural awareness of the east was a lot to take in. I gave into my American craving and had some Pizza Hut. I know I know, I will take all the flak for this, but I have had Korean food before and I know what it tastes like plus it was lunch; I didn’t want something that was too heavy. I got a mini-pizza that was perfect for me and I really enjoyed the food. I admit there are a lot of things I have taken for granted when in the US. I took it for granted because I had never really realized how, “good,” it was. By good, I don’t mean that Japan or the east as I so call it is bad, but just different. There are different aspects to both societies and some of the things I miss from the US. It is only fair because I have spent most of my life there. Anyway, after lunch, I sought out for this massage place. I had to take the subway again from Apgujeong to Sinsa stop. I guessed the right way to go and found that the place does not exist anymore. It is near the Dongyoung hotel and it was nowhere to be seen. I was a little disappointed, but ultimately it was for the best. On my way looking around I found a cool Brazilian churrascaria. I stopped in and looked at their menu. I think I will head there later and eat there! I came back to the guesthouse and decided to rest up for the rest of the afternoon to be fresh for my adventures tonight! I went out at about 8:30 PM and made my way back to the Brazilian restaurant. It was absolutely delicious and I was very glad I made the choice. I had a caipirinha and it was very strong. I can see why people get very happy from drinking them! It is funny because of all places to have Brazilian churrascaria, I had it in the heart of Seoul in Asia! Afterward, I stopped at a local 7-11 in the area to get something to drink and a dessert. I got the subway back and this time I remembered all the small nuances of how to take the subway and got home very easily.