Girls Just Wanna Have FUN...in Seoul!

This weekend, I along with several other wonderful ladies made an overnight trip to Seoul. We had such a nice time, and we took in some of the sights. We took the bus up to Yongsan Post (an army base); it's in the heart of Seoul. We stayed at the Dragon Hill Lodge, which is a 5 star military resort.

Susan, Leah, Kelly, Shara
One of our highlights was a pedicure...which set of feet belong to who??

After a pedicure and dinner, we decided to head to Namdaemun Market. We caught cab, which took a few minutes...it just doesn't come natural for me to hail a cab. Oh the sights; it's just so funny, not much looks familiar or normal for that matter to me. This market sells clothes, purses, hair accessories, gift bags and lots of other random things.
We didn't try any of the cuisine. I think you pick your meat (which just sits in the open air) and she cooks it. I could hardly identify the meat; kinda scary!

This is what I believe is referred to as the city gate.

On Saturday morning, we headed to Dongdaemun Market; this market has everything imaginable. From clothing to shoes, bedding, toys, craft items, and the 5 story building that's home to the FABRIC MARKET! I've been wanting to visit this place ever since living here and hearing about it. I went prepared to spend several hours, and I totally did (4 1/2 to be exact!) It was just unreal and overwhelming. There were so many people, and so many booths. Each floor housed different items, and there were many different booths/vendors selling the items. Every notion was available-it was crazy and great!

This is packages of piping, and zippers. The zippers cost 10 cents!!

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons

Do you see how long the aisles are? We were exhausted after roaming this place for so long!

One floor is devoted to beading...a jewelry maker's paradise! Made me think I might want to take up this hobby...just kidding!

Susan, Kelly, Annee

Ribbon Galore!

You can even custom make your own bra!

These motorcycles were everywhere. They are rigged up to carry items away from the market. I love the simplicity of just making things work, that is totally the Korean way of life.

After leaving the fabric market, we found "tie alley." The ties make me laugh; they are very colorful and full of rhinestones!

My friend Annee said, "what man could walk out the door for work and feel like a man wearing this?" I totally agree!!

I had a great time! I I must say that I was happy to see my crew again. Jannah wanted to know what her "prize" was. Jordan was...just Jordan. Jamison was happy to see his Mama! Greg, well he was happy to see me too!