Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Trip to Korea - Day 1 (Incheon, Hanhyangjung Ginseng Farm, Kimchi Making, Lunch, Everland, Yangji Pine Resort)

Back from our Korea Sparkling fun-filled trip. Love the weather, Love Nami Island, Love Mt. Sorak, Love Everland, Love the Fish Market, Love The Skin Food, The Face Shop.. Love all the cosmetics stores in Myeongdong..... Love everything to the MAX !! Dearie and I had made a conclusion after we were back to KL, that we will definitely visit Korea again some time in the future .. but don't know when lah.......
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Day 01 - Incheon, Hanhyangjung Ginseng Farm, Kimchi Making, Lunch, Everland, Yangji Pine Resort

Our flight was at 11.35pm, we were so ready for departure to Korea!! We had our breakfast on board. This is my Omelette breakfast and it tasted good. Dearie chose noodles which I would say is a bad choice. Hehehe.. We reached Incheon Airport around 7am in the morning. After we had collected our luggages, we were given some time to walk around the airport while waiting for the tour bus to reach. Dearie and I quickly walked out of the building to feel the cold breeze at the outdoor.

Syoknya...
Some pics at the Incheon Airport
In the airport ..
This is a huge .. I think it's near to 32" LCD size touch screen phone?
or maybe it's just normal information guide? I don't know ..
It was about 1.5 hrs journey before we reached our next destination to the Hanhyangjung Ginseng Farm. While on the way, we passed by the Incheon Bridge. I am so impressed by the super long long long bridge. I had googled it and it is about 21.38 km long highway.. Dearie said Korean are good in building bridges...
This is how ginseng are planted..
Ginseng at 6 years old Our Kimchi making session..
I thought these are fake flowers.. but they are REAL !
Had the opportunity to wear Hanbok, the traditional Korean dress.
This is how the entire farm looks like... Our lunch : Korean BBQ pork.
Side dishes : Kimchi, anchovies, fishcakes, garlic and beanpaste
Fresh Veggies, pickles, fermented black beans.
Everland was about 10-15 mins away from the place we had our lunch. The weather was still very nice.. cooling but not too cold.. It was comfortable to walk around. We were given about 4.5 hrs in Everland.
Everland's gorgeous parade. Photo taken while on the ride by Skyway T-Express, the steepest wooden roller coaster in the world .. Magician of Spring, Carnival Square
Four Seasons Garden
Dream of Lacium
Super pretty tulips... Now, who don't like flowers?
Flair Tulips The cutest and flowery thing ever!!
These trees look good too, don't they?
Our fastfood dinner
Lots of hairband for sale ..
More pics of Everland ..
Before leaving, saw many vending machines.. Reach the resort ... Lobby at Yangji Pine Resort
A mini kitchen in our room
We had mini dining table too ..
Dearie testing whether the water is Ok to drink
The bathroom
Dearie checking out the TV channels.. There is an air-conditioner but there is no remote control.. we were told there is no aircond to use as we can open the door to let the cold air in .. Indeed it was cold like aircond... AWESOME !!
So, where is the bed ??????
Tadaaaaa..... sleeping in tatami style...
The flooring is equiped with heaters.. So, it was warm underneath the thin mattress... Dearie fell asleep in less than 5 mins !
That is how we ended Day 1 in Korea. More pics can be seen in my facebook if anyone of you would like to see more. Here's the link :
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=171506&id=575896908&l=bbdde90daa