This city has Seoul!

Saturday after a late morning coffee with a friend, I was off to explore Seoul! I had no troubles getting there, it was rather simple, 2 bus rides. The second being an hour ride to the Express Bus Terminal where 3 lines of the subway system connect, a massive department store (like the big Macy's in Chicago), and the City Center build is. I spent a few hours walking though some of the Markets!   

There was ungodly amounts of clothes, shoes, fabric, socks, and food! After walking up an appetite, I took the subway over to Itaewon, a part of Seoul which is well known to foreigners. The main drag is filled with shops, street vendors (mostly selling knock-off sunglasses, wallets, clothes, socks, purses, etc), and lots of restaurants boasting of food from all over the world. I ducked into the Tennessee Pub and had a burger and diet coke! I haven't had any luck finding Diet Coke in the markets near me... only the E-Mart seems to have Coke Zero. 

The main strip also has 2 Starbucks... I was sure to have a Starbucks coffee!!! :) I didn't make it to any of the museums on this trip, but over the next year, I'm sure I will see them all! 

This past Friday, I signed up for a gym membership. I found a health club that has everything I need, pool, sauna, weights, treadmills, etc, so I can get back on track with my tri training. I'm looking forward to the warmer weather! I will be looking to purchase a road bike and start cycling! My next planned marathon is the weekend of May 14-15th in Australia!!! It's called The Great Ocean Road Marathon, near Melbourne. I can't wait :)