enSEOULed in Korea: Day 1

At last! I will be posting my Korea Tour Proper pictures :"> I posted some of my pictures on Day 0 last two weeks so just back read :P

February 19- 23, 2013: It was my first time to travel in a foreign country. We went to South Korea, my dream country. What made the tour memorable was that I’ve traveled with friends and colleagues. So here’s a brief narration of one of the best five days of my college life!

Day 1

ICN- Nami Island- Mt. Sorak

Flying time from Manila to Incheon was four hours. We woke up in a different city, an alien country. We landed safely and left the plane happily. I was awe- stricken seeing the Incheon Intl. Airport. It has been indeed one of the best airports in the world. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art facilities which is way better from NAIA. We checked out, passed the immigration officer, got our luggage and headed to Foreign exchange to convert our peso to Korean won.

 At Incheon Airport with my girlfriends :') (G,Chelle,Rina,Me,Teyi)

They’re not kidding. It was very cold outside. The moment we stepped outside the airport, chilly wind swept through ours. We hurriedly put our winter gear: Scarf, bonnet and gloves and went inside the bus. Good thing, it was warm inside.

 The moment I stepped out from the airport. 0_0

'Shocked faces' from the cold weather!

We were welcomed by our tour guide, Omma Annie and she discussed some few reminders on what should we expect through the rest of our stay in Korea. For the first time, I saw snow hardened on the roads. It’s like a white Christmas. We had breakfast (noodles) on a local restaurant and drove to our first destination: Nami Island.

 Korean noodles :)

Before going to Nami Island, we rode a small ferry for 15 minutes. Lots of couples inside the ferry :')

 

15 minutes ferry ride to Nami island: Awesome view!

Nami Island is like a small winter paradise, all covered with snow and blessed with tall trees that composed a pleasant view. Lined with different establishments such as souvenir shops, restaurant and coffee shops, Nami Island is a place to be for foreign tourists. 

 Love this photo so much! We all looked so happy here :')

 View seems familiar? :)

 Introducing my 'Tweet' pose

I'm such a happy kid :)

The place is also famous since it was once the filming location of the hit Korean drama “Winter Sonata” and “Coffee Prince.” Thai comedy romance, "Hello Stranger"

 Hello Iana friend!

 Endless Love presents "Winter Sonata" :')

 The couple :>

 Jump shot! Breath taking view :">

Beware, I'm an ice eater :P

 We had our lunch and hurriedly go to Mt. Sorak where we rode a cable car to set foot on the mountain. It was very windy and I really can’t feel my feet at that moment. 

Sorak means "Ice Mountain"

We didn't make it to the top of Mt. Sorak since it's very chilly and the stairs was slippery. I don't want to be injured :3 Good thing, some of my friends made it to the top! They told us it was very cold so they hurriedly went down.

Lunch time! Hello Arvi boy.

 Inside the cable car :')

Ice everywhere!

We also visited Mt. Sorak Shinhungsa Temple and the Great Bronze Statue. 

We had our dinner and went to Sorak Daemyung Hotel. This would be my favorite sleeping room ever. Got to experienced Ondol or underfloor heating just like what I saw in the TV. We’re dead tired and sleep for the rest of the night.

Day 1 well spent!