CutiCuti: South Korea Day 2: Everland Resort

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Sungguh bermotif excitement aku pagi tu. Bangun super awal. Poyo lebih padahal sudah pernah jejak Everland pun.

On the second day jaklah sebab hari² seterusnya macam berchenta sama katil ndak mau bangun langsung YET demi teringat 'time is gold when u travel' maka haruslah bergigih juga untuk bangkit.

Bukti sungguh we were among the early birds. Subway masih lengang, boleh lompat² untuk pilih seat. It was Sunday afterall; the Seoulites masih ramai berchenta sama katil. Weekend is time with the family; as Lisa told me before. 

We opted to take the bus from Jamsil to Everland Resort. Just like last time. But this time we waited at the right bus stop. Last year salah bus stop, ndak kan this year salah lagi. Ndak kan si Err hasn't learn from experience, kan.

To get to the bus stop. From Jamsil Line 2 (Exit 6), make a u-turn from the exit & cross the road to get to the bus stop located in the middle of the busy road. Wait for the green bus #5007.  

That's Exit 6 behind Ms G. Bus stop di area Jamsil ni sangat banyak. Apa ndak, jalan raya pun ada 6 lanes ok!

Another option is to take the bus from Gangnam but because I wasn't sure where the bus stop is...hence pilihlah yang memang sudah tau. Kalau ragu², please refer to the live board at the bus stop. Agak² nombor bas ndak timbul², sila rajinkan diri tanya the locals. Just mentioned Everland, they will defo understand u. 

We didn't have to wait long for the bus...but the ride was one helluva experience for us. Bertabah diri berpusu sama orang ramai. It was like everyone who rides the bus wants to go to Everland. 

Bus was already full when we got in hence we had to stand up throughout the journey. From Seoul to Gyeonggi; which is nearly an hour distance. It's been eons since I last ride on a bus; let alone sardine-ing myself in a crowded bus.

From the bus stop near the resort, we took a shuttle bus to get to the main entrance. Its free. And we managed to secure seats although it was only a five-minutes ride. Like, perlukah?

Walawei! Sungguh ndak bersabar orang berbackpack pink itu! Kebulur jalan ke depan.

Annyeong Everland Resort! We meet again. This time, it's hazy summer. No more remnants of snows on the street; like last time. This time around, the theme is Summer Splash. Water splashing to cool down the summer heat, I reckoned. 

Anyway, we got a 40% off for the ticket as I printed the discount voucher from their website. Cheapskate traveler like me will always look for discount stuffs. But, who doesn't love discount. Yes? So if ada sesapa yang plan mau jejak Everland, rajinkan diri buka website diorang. Ndak silap, discount tu valid until Dec this year. Tapi memang every year ada discount for tourist, so no worries. Yang penting bawa printed discount voucher. Aku pun baru ingat untuk print the night before departing to the resort. Luckily hostel kami stay tu ada service printing voucher macam ni...FOC lagi!

The way I remembered the place from my last visit.

Place like this remind me of the people who enjoyed gardening. Bunda & bestie; Ernie always come in mind whenever I see flowers. 

My magical tree. Decorated differently this time. I think the theme is about kehidupan dasar laut. 

Ms G didn't noticed we passed through this buildings. Syok gaban berposinglah tu.

Entered the auditorium for Pororo 3D Adventure. The only indoor show we wacthed that day. 

Too cool a place for mommies & babies. Nursing pondok.

Isn't this cute? Parking spaces for stroller. 

It cost 10,000 KRW to take a picture on the bench. We passed. I will do it if I were there with the chentahati. Motif meroyan sungguh.

Kids are the most enjoyed; most happy. How I wish I could join them...but I wasn't brave enough lah kan. Or perhaps alasan ndak bawa baju spare pun macam logik juga.

*Mode potong stim* Of course u will hear the bell rings...aren't u the one who ring it. Aigoo.

Among my favorite place in the park. The Rose Garden. I simply love the ambiance & the scents this garden has.

Nobody nobody but you! Boleh buat mv siap dengan splashing water di belakang tu. Background rose-y sangat.

Them after lunch. We brought our own meal box from the hostel. Brahim's sangat menyumbang jasa di kala travel. Not to forget my penyet Gardenia bun.

We Got Married (Global Edition) of Taec+Emma's farewell episode was filmed here. And I only got to know about it when I'm already back to Malaysia. Kalau ndak boleh bertrip kejap.

I don't remember seeing any washroom like this while I was in Amsterdam.

Four Seasons Garden; the park I didn't get to visit last time. I don't know how it was decorated during the winter but it is indeed a breathtaking view during the summer. Flowers everywhere. And ouh, lots of Kvariety shows were shot here as well. Running Man is definitely one of them. Ndak habis lagi kan kalau aku.

Bunda went "Wah! Cantiknya!!" endlessly upon seeing this. Hinting me to bring her there. "I want this view; lots of flowers...but I want to go there during winter". Aduyaiiii how lah macam tu. In winter, all the pokok went botak lah Bunda oii!

Just because its pink!

Ehem! I am a fairy now...tell me ur wish. Kununs.

Us ladies. Ahli rombongan summer holiday aku. Thanks for the sweet & bitter memories.

This kind of stuff is like a culture among Koreans. Matching outfits apparently is a thing there. 

Water splash performance in the evening. Splash splash everywhere. Lucky we got to watch it before we left the park. The view above taken while I was on the Skyway lift going up to the exit gate.

Ms Z overcoming her fear factor. An acrophobia that she is, we succeeded in making her ride the lift. Yeah!

Before the Laciun Memorium building. I took a picture on the same exact spot last time! Kenangan betul!

My favorite picture of Ms G on that day. Very the poser!

These two ladies invested their moolah at Etude in Everland. Like there's no Etude store in Seoul, huh. Peluk habis plastic bag takut nanti kena curi kah? 

We left Everland at 5p. Took the bus from the bus stop where we alighted earlier that day...and stopped at Gangnam station; last stop for the green bus #5002.

Balik hostel, mandi manda, rest kejap & off we went to the next destination.

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CutiCuti: South Korea Day 1 - Hello Kitty Cafe / Hongdae / Ewha Womans University

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Arrival & Namsan Guesthouse 2

Namsangol Hanok Village

Itaewon Mosque

Lately liat sikit update blog. Although hati ndak sabar mau habiskan entri Summer Holiday with The Ladies. Fuh, canggih sangat nama tema cuti² kau ni Bie. Motif gila.

Back from my trip to South Korea last year, I was a bit devastated for I found out about the existence of Hello Kitty Cafe in Hongik a bit late. Akibat berjalan tapi ndak buat research awal, serves me right. 

UPDATE as of 2017: This Hello Kitty Cafe is NO LONGER operating at this building. 

And so when drafting the itinerary for my second time trip to South Korea, haruslah cafe ini masuk terus dalam jadual. Dalam wishlist kot!

To get to Hello Kitty Cafe, Hongdae.

1. Take the subway to Hongik University station Line 2 (Exit 9). Walk straight until u arrived at a big intersection.

2. Turn left. Walk straight.

3. Keep walking until u see Tony Moly store across the road (ur right side); located in between 2 forks.

4. Cross the road & take the left fork. Walk straight until u see the Watsons pharmacy on ur left. Turn left at the junction just after the pharmarcy & tadaaaa....Hello Kitty Cafe before ur eyes!

Pink building from ground to the top...really makes my day lah benda begini.

Imaginary cottage it is. Ms Z siap request mau jejak kaki pi sana...kunun 2.3km isn't too far. 

Door knob at the entrance. Comelnya Miss Kitty. Was never a fan of Hello Kitty; never will be BUT I have to admit the color is just too irresistible.

Because it was Saturday...and we arrived a bit late, most of the menu were sold out. Kempunan merasa waffle bentuk kepala Miss Kitty. Adakah perlu second time visit?

I must say...this is creative. Best gila kalau dapat run cafe begini. Sila teruskan verangan Bie.

Hello Kitty's merchandises for sale. Those peminat tegar memang melompat riang di sini.

Space upstairs. Where we had our tea time.

Elegant decoration.

Even the restroom pun ndak ketinggalan...decorated the Kitty style.

The outfit blend well with the background. Yours Truly is one happy lass.

This buzzer will vibrate once ur order is ready. Ni kalau ada di KK, memang ndak bertahan lama punya. Confirm.

I purposely ordered the hot drink just to get that Kitty's face. 

Done with my verangan part at the cafe...we moved to the market held every evening at Hongik. We started at the very alley in front of the cafe. Masa ni orang baru start datang membanjir kawasan. Totally happening. One can find all kinds of fashion here. Designed by young independent designers. Fresh & some can be found no where but here. 

If only area uni aku dulu macam ni...memang tiap minggu habis duit membeli jak.

Entrance to Hongik University.

The closest I could get to Hongik University a.k.a Hongdae's entrance. I planned to go to the flea market held at the famous playground in front of the uni but we got it cancelled due to time constraint. The market ended at 5p & we reached Hongik around that time. Insha Allah, next visit mesti bergambar depan entrance. And wander around the playground to see by myself the must-see graffiti walls. 

I said it's a famous playground sebab few Kdramas were filmed there. Marry Me, Mary and A Gentleman's Dignity; to name a few. Ngeks ndak habis lagi sama Kdrama.

The nightlife begins as early as dusk in Hongik. 

Ndak banyak buang duit on our first day as we did cuci mata more. Despite saying so, I managed to grabbed this one very cool Lego inspired t-shirt. Bertambah koleksi t-shirt kuning ku. These days ntah napa apart from pink I am attracted to yellow as well. 

We proceeded to Ewha Womans University after Hongik. It is just a station away. Still on Line 2. 

I-Dae stands for I - Ihwa (Ewha) & Dae - Daehaggyo (University). Not just Indonesian loves abbreviation, I found Korean loves it as well.

Another wish came true. It's been my dream to visit this university in the evening only to witness this view. Mainly attracted by the unique design of the building above; the Campus Complex.

It is an underground structure consisting of a total of 6 levels below the ground. The 2 lower grounds are as used as an underground parking lots.

Alang² sampai...biarlah mensibuk sekali. Masuk lif kampus orang dengan rasa kagum sekali. 

Yes, this cinema is located inside the building!!! 

Apart from the super canggih study hall, the university provides this for their student. I couldn't enter the study hall as it only allows student with access card. Super canggih sebab before masuk ada board near the door that shows how many vacant seats available. Kalau penuh, boleh buat booking. 

Cafeteria just opposite the cinema. Tahap gaban 'mewah' hidup student di uni ni. Kalau ndak study dengan jayanya, ndak tau lah kan. Facilities super lengkap.

Last shot at the campus before we called the day off. 

Didn't get to study here therefore a picture in front of the complex will do then. Who knows aku buang tabiat mau enrol for short course sini; enhancing my Korean language kunun. Ok that cita² boleh masuk balang & reconsider later.

Sambil cuci mata while on our way to the subway station. Skru kaki sudah longgar. We defo need to recharge. 

Communal area at Namsan Guesthouse; accessible twentyfour hours. But laundry can only be done after 7p. While tunggu laundry siap...harus jamu perut dulu. Yes, first day kami sudah poyo buat laundry bagai. 

Week before the trip we decided to do laundry there hence akan bawa baju sikit as to avoid heavy backpack. Free service, kenalah guna sehabisnya.

Our first day ended blissfully. After dinner-cum-supper we had a little chit chat before hitting the sack. And I guess I was feeling extra excited I woke up super early the next day! Bloody 3a! Talk about time is gold when u travel? No!

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