I've got Seoul, but I'm not a soldier (Seoul part 1)

Our weekend trip to Seoul actually started before school ended. Steph and I bolted out of school early to catch the 4:40 highspeed train from Mokpo to Seoul - of course I was a tad late, and made things are little close (exciting). The entire trip took just over 3.5 hours and the train reached speeds nearing 300 km/hr, costing $36 each way.

All roads leading into Rome were jammed as we entered the city at 8:30. Steph, Steph’s co-teacher; MiSung, who came with us, and I, hooked up with MiSung’s husband, Sung O, before we found ourselves the best hotel money could buy. Unfortunately, I only had $45 on me, so we checked into the “All in Motel” - $85 for 2 nights accomodation. Delightful! Check it out at 37°31'1.42"N 127° 2'33.66"E.

Korean “love motels” are quaint family run motels that people can reserve a room for hours at a time without fear of persecution. Well they aren’t family run, but they are reasonably clean (we hope) and are perfect for travellers who are looking for a solid rate.

After dropping off our luggage, we headed out for some kimchi soup (delicious) and then walked through the upscale Gangnam-gu district.
The hundreds of Koreans in “Red devil” gear walking the streets, were already getting ready for the do-or-die soccer game later the next morning. We decided to head to bed so that we could wake up at 4 am to watch the game.