City pics

Ah, the week that was. We just finished the Chusok holiday period here in Seoul. It was a nice break from class for a few days.

I went into the city last week in search of one of the palaces. Apparently there were performances in all of them but I got lost/distracted so I never found any of them. I did wander around what seemed like the main shopping district in Seoul. Maybe it's just me, but there are some really beautiful fountains in the city.





These shots are from the fountains just outside the subway, the name of which I have forgotten. Though I do recall the British Embassy was close.

Then there was this....



I felt the need to try and use it. But both numbers I called just rang out. From here I somehow made my way to Shinsegae Department Store. I couldn't help going in since I used to work at Myer Sydney City for a long time. If you've ever been to that department store, imagine something with three times the floor space, more than 14 floors and mix in a few 5 star hotel features. Then you might get close to seeing what this place is like. They had Parking Attendants that were better dressed than most clients directing people into the carparks (They were kept up-to-date on car spaces via a communication system of some sort. Not bluetooth I don't think due to the limited range). Snazzy hats too. Apologies on the quality/lack of on this photo. I didn't want to seem like too much of a tourist.



I'm really going to have to go back there to get a proper description of the store. My jaw was dragging along the ground for most of my time in there. This is a photo taken just outside that area. Maybe someone will know where it was that I went.