Friday, March 7, 2008

on the corner, all needs can be met

Ahhhh, convenience!

This city is completely built, structured and explained by the subway stops so you only need to know what exit is your's of the 12 there are per station- a bit tricky at first like Dick, Nixon people, I'm talking President Nixon "Tricky Dick" - get your minds outta the gutter!
Seriously though, how can I explain a city with no street signs and no addresses? You can't even hop in a cab with a hope in the world of getting anywhere if you don't know your Seoul Metro. You must explain what station and what exit to your driver and he will drop you there, yogiyo! Right here! The metro is where it is at though, clean and quick and well-lit for a lovely price of 1000 won each ride (or 900 won if you've got the nifty T-money card). Plus no nasty starts and stops like on the bus, they trains don't ride on a clutch in 1st gear my friends and is in fact so smooth, it's like butter or hmm maybe more udon noodle?






So ask yoursellf can my night get any better riding on the oh-so-awesome organizer of the city, the Metro-o-o? My T-card for the subway?- never leave home without it!














No! But maybe you're craving something a bit more as you come up above into the air?
I know! You want jeans?
No problem!


Hmm now that you're stylin' - what's next on the list?

You're still in the mood for maybe something more?

Something to quench your thirst or midnight snack craving?
Well, conveniently located on every block is Family Mart, where you can pick up a beverage, sausage, tofu, candy or 2000 won priced cigs (not that I'm smoking)!



















Every Family Mart comes equipped with joy!
You can experience the joys of milk, OJ, or a personal local fave...

Pre-packaged dried fish or squid jerky (ew!)












and for that time when you're in a pinch, throw down 7500 won for ....




"Soft cafe"- cotton/spandex sexiness in a box!



3 comments:

Unknown said...

Nice! You're finally getting out there! Mmmm Thai food - Korean Style!

David Lauser said...

What an adventure Ella Teacher!
I love the pics and more so the narrative.

Stay warm...and don't let those young'ns take advantage of you! ;->

The Killer (That's Ms. Killer to you) said...

Soft Cafe! Must have. Amazing post. I am sucker for visuals!!

Thanks mama!!