I have tomorrow off and I am going to Busan. I booked my
KTX tickets this afternoon and as of right now I don't have a place to stay. However, I was informed that this won't be a problem and I have a few places I will check out as soon as I get there. I plan to find a place to stay, chill on the beach and eat some delicious food for the entirety of Friday. Saturday I'll probably check out some of the sights and sounds of
Busan and if time allows, chill on the beach. I leave at noon on Sunday because I wanted to back in Seoul at a reasonable time. The train only takes 3 hours, but I still wanted some time at home before work on Monday. Part of me is worried about not having a place to stay, but I'll figure it out. I can always try my Korean and ask around.
Last night I went to dinner with Lindsay and Jesse and since they paid last time, I treated. Only 11,000W for the three of us, you can't get too much better than that. I had bibimbap and it was really good, in fact I went back tonight for dinner. It was different tonight, spicier and a couple of different vegetables, but still good. The first picture is what it looks like before you mix it all together. It has egg, seaweed, lettuce, bean sprouts and two things I don't know. Under all of that is red pepper paste, where it gets its spice, and rice. Of all the things I've had in Korea so far, I think this is my favorite. It tastes good, not excellent, but good and it's cheap. Tonight I paid 4,000W for dinner. It really is cheaper to eat out, if you choose wisely and stick to Korean restaurants, than it is to buy food at the grocery store. If I wanted to make bibimbap I would probably have to spend twice as much at the grocery than at a restaurant.
When AT (my recruiter) told me people live on about $300 a month and eat out every meal (and pay bills) I thought I could do better than that if I buy stuff and cook at home, not true at all. While I haven't come close to spending that much money, I can see how it could be done. I actually do have some bills to pay, about $100, but I have yet to do so. It doesn't seem to be a big deal at this point as I've received the same bill twice with no late fee attached. Don't worry, they will be paid next week. Anyway, the second picture is the bibimbap after it has been mixed together and ready to eat.
Last night I went to dinner with Lindsay and Jesse and since they paid last time, I treated. Only 11,000W for the three of us, you can't get too much better than that. I had bibimbap and it was really good, in fact I went back tonight for dinner. It was different tonight, spicier and a couple of different vegetables, but still good. The first picture is what it looks like before you mix it all together. It has egg, seaweed, lettuce, bean sprouts and two things I don't know. Under all of that is red pepper paste, where it gets its spice, and rice. Of all the things I've had in Korea so far, I think this is my favorite. It tastes good, not excellent, but good and it's cheap. Tonight I paid 4,000W for dinner. It really is cheaper to eat out, if you choose wisely and stick to Korean restaurants, than it is to buy food at the grocery store. If I wanted to make bibimbap I would probably have to spend twice as much at the grocery than at a restaurant. 
When AT (my recruiter) told me people live on about $300 a month and eat out every meal (and pay bills) I thought I could do better than that if I buy stuff and cook at home, not true at all. While I haven't come close to spending that much money, I can see how it could be done. I actually do have some bills to pay, about $100, but I have yet to do so. It doesn't seem to be a big deal at this point as I've received the same bill twice with no late fee attached. Don't worry, they will be paid next week. Anyway, the second picture is the bibimbap after it has been mixed together and ready to eat.
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Molly, I enjoy your posts and look forward to the new things you see and do. Keep on writing and posting.
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