21 Weeks in Korea

June 28, 2012

Yeosu Expo trip

From the main gate you walk into the Expo Digital Gallery

This huge display on the ceiling was a highlight of the expo

The Australian and Indonesian pavilions opposite each other (:

Hi (:

Indonesian pavilion ceiling

Wonderful..

..Indonesia

Thai performance

Street performer

Air performer

Biggest aquarium in Korea

Performance inside the Theme Pavilion

Throughout the day performances are held in the Floating Stage area

The Big O and the Theme Pavilion

Walking in line to their positions

Around the Expo area, there were shelters that sprayed a light mist to keep the visitors cool

These old silos were refurnished and had organs attached to them

GS Caltex building

Samsung building

Hot dog break

Water show

I don’t remember it raining that day..

The Big O show. It was worth coming here 3 hours early for a seat!

Lights, water and music! The highlight of the expo!

The Korean Pavilion

Saturday night was busy!

The Expo Digital Gallery’s ceiling was another highlight!

The next morning we woke up early to enter the expo at opening time to visit the aquarium first. We knew it would be the busiest attraction all day but we didn’t expect this line in the morning.. We had to wait 1 hour and 30 minutes..

Big fish tank!

This fish was resting on the rocks.. facing upwards!

Inside the Korean pavilion, there was a presentation inside the dome ceiling!

Inside the Switzerland Pavilion. Water, where are you? I am in your bulgogi..

Ice brought over from Switzerland just for the expo. It was so cold in there!

Sleeping inside the Swedish Pavilion

Water Bar

France Pavilion

Netherlands Pavilion

Giant squid inside the Peru Pavilion

Home time! Our train at the Yeosu Expo train station

Again, it took 50 minutes to wash, cut and style my hair! When I paid for my haircut, she gave me this hair gel for free!

Another BBQ organised by the international of the lab. A good bye party for me and a thank you for the lab

While the charcoal was heating up, we played a game of baseball with another lab. We lost.

Notice the new BBQ. An old barrel which we cut open

Fire!

Waiting for my train at Daejeon station. The next day I visited a friend in Seoul just before I leave Korea

First was lunch at a famous Tonkatsu restaurant in Myeongdong

Bought new cheap glasses

We went to Cafe aA in Hongdae and I bought 팥빙수 (a kind of red bean dessert)

Mix it and eat! Very nice!

Caught the new KTX back to Daejeon

An 아줌마 (ajumma – middle/older aged woman) that sat next to me on the train gave me this lolly. People are kind in Korea!

Category : Korea

Tags : Korea, South Korea, Yeosu Expo 2012

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119 thoughts on “21 Weeks in Korea”

sjbkk on June 29, 2012 at 6:51 pm said:

Your photos are awesome!

Thanks for visiting my blog, too. Cheers!

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adrianalim on June 30, 2012 at 2:37 pm said:

Thank you! (:

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paulandsilas on June 29, 2012 at 8:10 pm said:

Do you live here in Daejeon? Your photos are great to look at. ^^

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adrianalim on June 30, 2012 at 2:39 pm said:

Thanks! I’m actually leaving tomorrow but will be back soon! (:

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- paulandsilas on July 4, 2012 at 1:32 am said:
  
  Oh, Okay. I really enjoyed looking at your blog.

CLIFFLEE on July 4, 2012 at 2:05 am said:

Awesome photos of Korea!

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adrianalim on July 4, 2012 at 10:17 am said:

Thanks (:

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plantingpennies on July 4, 2012 at 2:16 pm said:

I haven’t been to the Expo yet, but loved your pictures!

Mark L.

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adrianalim on July 5, 2012 at 11:20 am said:

It’s definitely worth going to! Thanks for looking! (:

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vivilinh on July 4, 2012 at 11:57 pm said:

the food looks so yummy! especially the red bean dessert!

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adrianalim on July 5, 2012 at 11:22 am said:

I want to eat it again! (:

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Soeline on July 5, 2012 at 1:06 am said:

I really loved your pictures ! They invite me to visit these places !

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adrianalim on July 5, 2012 at 11:23 am said:

Thank you! I hope you can visit Korea one day! (:

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theplaceswevebeen on July 5, 2012 at 1:08 am said:

Great photos! Looks like you had a lot of fun at the expo.

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adrianalim on July 5, 2012 at 11:24 am said:

I sure did! Thanks! (:

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kleypas on July 5, 2012 at 6:24 pm said:

Thank you for visiting my blog. I just went through all your posts and I just want to book a flight to Korea now! Haha.

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:17 am said:

Haha! I hope you do! (:

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- kleypas on July 6, 2012 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Would you be willing to take a tourist around? LOL. You seem to know the place by heart now.
- adrianalim on July 7, 2012 at 3:08 pm said:
  
  If I’m still around, sure! Haha At the moment I’m back in Sydney but will be making my way to Korea soon (:
- kleypas on July 7, 2012 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  How come you go back and forth to Korea? Are you there for work?
- adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:50 pm said:
  
  Yep I just completed an internship, but definitely will go back for work soon (:
- kleypas on July 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm said:
  
  That’s cool! Looking forward to more Korea pics from you.

Travel with Jodi on July 5, 2012 at 8:14 pm said:

I love these photos, makes me long for Asia. South Korea looks like it has sooo much to offer.

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:18 am said:

Thanks! I hope you visit Korea one day (:

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- Travel with Jodi on July 6, 2012 at 7:10 pm said:
  
  That’s the plan let’s see what happens. Want to go to jeju do island.

annabelsglassdesigns on July 5, 2012 at 9:20 pm said:

Great photos, a fascinating look at Korea having never been there.

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:23 am said:

Thanks for your kind comment! (:

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rapratt on July 6, 2012 at 12:10 am said:

Great photos! Makes me want to go to Korea!

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:23 am said:

I hope you do one day! Thank you! (:

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ladyfi on July 6, 2012 at 12:56 am said:

These shots are amazing. So many fascinating things to see and do!

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:24 am said:

Thank you so much! (:

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babso2you on July 6, 2012 at 1:26 am said:

Thank you for sharing these photos! And, thank you for the like on my blog! Come back and visit again soon!

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:30 am said:

Glad you like the photos! (:

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Tinsley G. on July 6, 2012 at 3:44 am said:

Pretty inviting photos. Hoping to pay a visit over there at Korea soon (& Japan too!) How long will you be staying in Korea, may I ask?

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 11:47 am said:

Thank you! A Korea and Japan trip is a great plan since they’re so close! I’ve actually just returned to my home city Sydney but will be returning to Korea soon, for a much longer period! (:

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Face on July 6, 2012 at 1:54 pm said:

Fantastic images! Thanks for dropping by facesplacespaces.wordpress.com. Gave me a chance to discover your blog.

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adrianalim on July 6, 2012 at 2:16 pm said:

Thanks for the kind words! (:

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Winn on July 6, 2012 at 2:57 pm said:

Ok, I think I like YOUR Korea trip better than mine! I’m so jealous…. awesome photos!

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adrianalim on July 7, 2012 at 3:04 pm said:

Thanks a lot! (:

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Juraj on July 6, 2012 at 7:03 pm said:

Great shots!

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adrianalim on July 7, 2012 at 3:05 pm said:

Cheers! (:

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Dave Nash on July 6, 2012 at 9:33 pm said:

Some stunning photo’s there. A question. Street Performer and Air Performer. How?

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:35 pm said:

Cheers! Fake legs (small platform he was sitting on) for the street performer. A fake arm (connected to the pillar) for the air performer which somehow connected to fake legs to which he could stand on, was a funny sight looking from a distance! (:

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DS on July 6, 2012 at 9:42 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog … your images of Korea are great. Nice job. Keep it up. D

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adrianalim on July 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm said:

Thankyou! (:

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airiseu on July 7, 2012 at 12:50 pm said:

I originally came to thank you for stopping by my blog, but then I got engrossed in your pictures and adventures. You definitely brought back the memories; I lived in Daejeon from February 2011 till February 2012 and on one of my vacations, I hopped on over to Japan as one of my destinations. From some of the pictures I skimmed through, I’m going to guess you being in Korea has something to do with KAIST. Either way, have fun on your travels and take more pictures! I’ve been to a lot of places around Korea but I’m going back with some friends as their ‘tour guide’ in October; I plan on hitting the places I didn’t get to go to or was never aware of (/hint).

Can’t wait to see more of your experiences and for another trip back to Memory Lane! ^^

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adrianalim on July 7, 2012 at 4:02 pm said:

Thanks a lot for your kind words! Yep I just completed an internship with KAIST (: Recently, I’ve just returned to my home city Sydney, but definitely will be back soon (: I’ll still be updating pictures from Sydney and of course when I return to Korea (:

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airiseu on July 8, 2012 at 6:21 am said:

Sounds like there’s still more to look forward to. When will you be back in Korea?

Hope you’re enjoying yourself back in Sydney! Cheers!

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:51 pm said:

I don’t know the exact date, but I will definitely be back soon (:

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Lisa at fLVE on July 8, 2012 at 5:16 pm said:

Thanks for liking one of my posts. Love your blog. Really fascinating and I like Korea, just never been there (yet.)

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:35 pm said:

Thank you so much! I hope you go to Korea one day (:

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kenlumlee on July 8, 2012 at 11:56 pm said:

Your photos are amazing too! I’ve been to the expo…it was a disappointing ‘wet’ day for me =(

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:36 pm said:

Thanks! It was raining the second day I was there, but it was okay as we were just walking around the international pavilions (:

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tokyohamster on July 9, 2012 at 11:44 am said:

Great photos I am really loving your drum BBQ grill! That is too cool and unique

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

Thanks! Was quick and easy to make too (:

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ryukyumike on July 9, 2012 at 2:45 pm said:

Quite a photographic collection of memories !

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

Thanks for the comment! (:

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mikojose on July 9, 2012 at 5:26 pm said:

I was intrigued by that air performer. How did he do that???

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adrianalim on July 10, 2012 at 8:44 pm said:

The arm that connected to the pillar was fake, I think that was connected to a stand which the performer was standing on.. Looked really funny!

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- mikojose on July 11, 2012 at 1:46 am said:
  
  So that’s his stint, just to stand there all day? lol
- adrianalim on July 12, 2012 at 12:51 am said:
  
  Haha yep! Not sure how for how long though (:

The Blazing Trail on July 11, 2012 at 8:14 pm said:

Brilliant!

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adrianalim on July 12, 2012 at 1:01 am said:

Thanks mate! (:

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- The Blazing Trail on July 13, 2012 at 4:08 am said:

unsouthernbelle on July 12, 2012 at 10:33 am said:

Love the photos, especially the street and air performers.Thanks for visiting my blog.

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adrianalim on July 14, 2012 at 2:31 pm said:

Thank you! Those performers were a funny sight to see (:

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clientsi on July 13, 2012 at 1:01 pm said:

The pictures are indeed incredible, thanks for sharing them! I am planning a Euro-Asian mega trip in a few months and these pictures are helping me to add locations to list!

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adrianalim on July 14, 2012 at 2:53 pm said:

I’m glad you like them and I hope you do visit some of the places I’ve been to (: Thanks! (:

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Jeni Johnson on July 13, 2012 at 9:38 pm said:

Yay! I was born in Korea, (half breed) went back a handful of times while living there for 3 years! I was so excited to see your photos! are you living there?

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adrianalim on July 14, 2012 at 2:56 pm said:

Thanks! I’m not living there at the moment, but I will be soon, I love Korea! (:

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Stephanie Jill Rudd on July 13, 2012 at 11:09 pm said:

Thanks for dropping by my blog Highland Musings. Am now following your blog here and love the photos.

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adrianalim on July 14, 2012 at 2:58 pm said:

Thank you for your comment! (:

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george streets on July 13, 2012 at 11:29 pm said:

Loved your pictures… genuine!

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adrianalim on July 14, 2012 at 2:59 pm said:

Cheers mate! (:

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92aa on July 15, 2012 at 11:41 am said:

Beautiful photos!!! Can’t wait to visit Korea!

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adrianalim on July 16, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

Thanks! I hope you do! (:

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Mary on July 15, 2012 at 10:37 pm said:

Those air performers are something else! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog.

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adrianalim on July 16, 2012 at 5:35 pm said:

They got me confused at first sight! (:

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Mr. Chopp on July 15, 2012 at 10:53 pm said:

Great post! What an experience.

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adrianalim on July 16, 2012 at 5:35 pm said:

Thanks! Will be back soon to experience Korea longer! (:

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Emilio on July 16, 2012 at 3:13 am said:

Your images are amazing – thanks for the visit and like.

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adrianalim on July 16, 2012 at 5:41 pm said:

Thanks for the comment, I love your work! (:

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timothywp on July 17, 2012 at 2:09 am said:

Lol @ the street performer
Again … Nice photos!!
Really entice me to go to Korea … ^^

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adrianalim on July 17, 2012 at 3:06 pm said:

Thanks again! Haha you should definitely visit Korea! (:

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Jordan on July 17, 2012 at 11:05 pm said:

Great post! I loved the hot dog picture!

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adrianalim on July 18, 2012 at 10:32 pm said:

Haha! Thanks! (:

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Carla Saunders on July 18, 2012 at 11:50 pm said:

great story, blog, photographs! thanks for visiting my blog so I could see this!

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adrianalim on July 19, 2012 at 9:58 pm said:

Thanks for your comment! (:

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stephglaser on July 19, 2012 at 12:07 pm said:

Your blog makes me want to book a flight to Korea right now! Awesome photos. Thank you for stopping by Travel Oops and liking the post about the Pinnacles in Western Australia!

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adrianalim on July 19, 2012 at 10:01 pm said:

Haha! I hope you do, thanks! (:

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genevieveaamel on July 20, 2012 at 4:30 am said:

Isn’t Korea is just wonderful The foods are like in heaven. I’ll visit Korea again one day Oh what Expo is that?

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adrianalim on July 22, 2012 at 2:48 pm said:

Yes! the food is heavenly! It’s the World Expo which was held in Yeosu this year (:

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waterfallsandcaribous on July 21, 2012 at 8:34 am said:

Wow, we haven’t heard great things about the Expo but your photos definitely make it look amazing!!! You capture the essence of Korea beautifully – love your work!

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adrianalim on July 22, 2012 at 2:51 pm said:

If you have the time, I think a weekend trip to the expo is all you need.. Thanks for your comment (:

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bekiwills on July 22, 2012 at 9:30 pm said:

Great photos!

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adrianalim on July 26, 2012 at 5:26 pm said:

Thanks for that! (:

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ninyaaar on July 22, 2012 at 10:22 pm said:

your blog justified my desire to go korea!

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adrianalim on July 26, 2012 at 5:27 pm said:

I’m glad it did, definitely worth visiting! (:

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Sincerely, Emily on July 23, 2012 at 4:15 am said:

What a great experience. It was fun to go through your photos and see the different things and foods you have experienced.
Thanks for stopping by Not Dabbling in Normal and “liking” my post yesterday. I appreciate it.
Emily

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adrianalim on July 26, 2012 at 5:32 pm said:

Thanks Emily! (:

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kaseito on July 26, 2012 at 6:01 pm said:

nice blog

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adrianalim on August 9, 2012 at 8:25 pm said:

Cheers (:

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wandrrlust on August 7, 2012 at 12:03 am said:

Gorgeous photos! And wow – I thought the Coex Aquarium was huge but the Yeosu just blows my mind. Wish I’d been there!

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adrianalim on August 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm said:

thanks! the Yeosu aquarium is definitely big (:

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bounce51 on August 7, 2012 at 4:40 am said:

I enjoyed looking at your beautiful photographs, Thanks for visiting my blog .

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adrianalim on August 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm said:

Thankyou mate! (:

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dinazaher on August 7, 2012 at 8:42 am said:

I loved this! I have always wanted to go to Korea but your wonderful photographs have pushed it to the top of my list! And also, many thanks for visiting my blog!

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littlelor on August 8, 2012 at 9:49 pm said:

haha loved the pictures of the street performers! Next stop….Korea!

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- adrianalim on August 9, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:
  
  Haha! Cheers! (:
adrianalim on August 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm said:

Hope you do visit Korea one day, thanks! (:

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Emily Rain on August 10, 2012 at 3:51 pm said:

Wow! This is awesome!!!!

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adrianalim on August 12, 2012 at 4:25 pm said:

Hahah thanks! (:

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- Emily Rain on August 12, 2012 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  have fun… =)

tauromaja on August 11, 2012 at 6:07 am said:

I loved those street performer pics. And the photos of those pavilions! I loved that giant squid one. Amazing. And those steel rice bowls…they bring back really good memories…of really good kalbi…..oh God, I just ate and I want to eat again!

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