Can I get a WHAT WHAT?!?

So this past weekend was my vacation and let's just say that I had the best time I have ever had in my life!
So Friday we (Liz and I) decided that we would go to Itaewon to buy presents to send home to our families. Thanks to me, we got on the wrong bus (1001 instead of 1005-1) and we ended up in Sunae. Oh well! At least there was a Chilies Restaurant there.... ummm best Swiss and Fried Mushroom Burger EVER!
We then got on the subway and made our way over to Itaewon. With time to spare (since it was rush hour) we decided that we would see a Korean Movie (bad idea... we left half way through... since we chose a drama... no action = not understanding what is going on... oh well!) We then headed back to Suji for a night at Wa Bar.
On Saturday, Liz and I met up once more to head back to Itaewon and Insadong for yet another full day of shopping. It was great! I have really got the art of haggling down pact! For example... I got a jade and gold necklace (reg price 65 000 won) for 30 000! Oh yah baby! The key is to act like you don't really want the item and be willing to walk away from the negotiating table (chances are, the storekeeper will come running after you yelling "special price... special price only for you!") Come to think of it... except for my food... I think I managed to buy everything this weekend by haggling! What am I going to do in Canada when the sticker price is actually the price?
Saturday night, Shelena and Laura met up with us in Itaewon, so that we could go to the FIRST EVER Drag King show in Korea! Located in the Gay Village in Korea, the bar (Soho's) was holding a Drag show to raise money for KASA (Korean Aids Something Something). It was a complete hoot! Though the place was sooooo crowded and very hot.... the night ended up raising 317 000 Won for the organization!
Public Transit is not at all like at home.... everything shuts down at 11:30pm.... so needless to say, we were all stuck in Itaewon (downtown Seoul) for the night... so we all decided to hit the club scene! With a Molson in our hands (yes you can have beer on the streets in this country), we all headed over to the Hyeondea (sp?) area to check out a local Salsa club. This place was absolutely amazing! Though a couple of Peruvian Guys (one being a complete hotty may I add) tried to show me the art of shaking my bonbon.... I mostly sat with Liz and played the Maracas and Bongos. (Oh I wish I had taken a photo of that!)
At 3:30am (3 hours before public transit would start running again) we all decided to look for a HipHop club in the area. We ended up at a little club called Harlem. This place was GREAT! We danced to local and American HipHop music... and well just had a great time!
Finally... still a tad tipsy... at 6ish we made our way to the bus terminal and stumbled home.
So needless to say that on Sunday I didn't do very much. I slept until 2ish... then cleaned... then had dinner and saw a film (The Fantastic 4) with Liz.
Monday I slept til 5pm (I know!) and then I did nothing but veg and watch TV.
Tuesday.... I met with Liz for lunch in Itaewon... then headed to the massage parlor for my full body aroma therapeutic massage! IT WAS GLORIOUS! The masseuse managed to get out knots that I didn't even know I had. Because it was a Tai Massage... I am a bit bruised and a little sore today... but after getting the complimentary pedicure and manicure... well the thumb print bruises on my body were soooo worth it! I am heading back there again next month for another one.
Today... it is back to the grindstone and to reality. A couple of things are in the works (which I can't really discuss right now)... but I will keep you apprised as they happen.
Overall... this was one of the best times in my life... and for sure... the best experience I have had in Korea!
I will definitely upload the pictures when I get a chance!
Until next time...
Cheers!