📍137 days of living abroad You probably get the point by now, but it's impossible to talk about my semester abroad without having a glimpse of Trân. So, I wanted to start this post by dedicating my appreciation. Thank you for hopping on the plane and embarking Korea with me! More than anything, thank you for being my best friend, and even better friend by the days. Things never went our ways, 80% of the time, but once our eyes met, we burst into loud laughter and everything was going to be fine! We share the same brain cell! You trusted my nonexistent sense of direction and made sure that I was always well-fed (I gained quite some weights!) Ohh, thank you for waking me up in the morning as well! She absolutely hates my 100 alarms.. People say "don't dorm/live with your best friend, you might lose the friendship by the end of it!" But for us, it was a BOGO deal! Our friendship only strengthened and I am forever grateful for the memories we shared together. Love you! Trân and I were Vietnamese aunties in Dongdaemun. Our place was only 2 minutes from a subway station and a 10-minute walk from the infamous Dongdaemun Design Plaza. It usually took us around 20 minutes to get to school everyday, from Line 1 to Line 6. I grew fond of our home, it was a cozy size for the two of us with newly equipped furniture. I especially love the gudeul aka ondol, the unique floor heating system that kept us warm and toasty! Another place that we frequented often in the neighborhood was Myeongdong Cathedral Church. The church is located in Myeongdong, 10 minutes away from Line 4 stations. It is also a popular tourist attraction because the beautiful church featured in many films and dramas. The architecture is absolutely stunning! English mass is offered at 9 a.m on Sundays..so you could guess that we definitely struggled getting ourselves to church. As if our location could not get any better.. we were only 1 station away from Gwangjang Market! We came here to eat, buy grocery, eat some more and for Pono's last dinner in Korea as well. Don't be afraid to try something new, especially when it is a specialty of the place that you are visiting! We did not hesitate for the raw octopus and raw beef. Delicioso! Until next time, this is the last of my Aloha Friday series and my adventures abroad. This chapter might close but a new chapter awaits. Let's continue to go places! Day 137/137. Grateful that it happened!
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