Day 2 began immediately after landing in Korea with a bus ride from Incheon International Airport to our hotel in Seoul. So far, I have had little problems adjusting to the 13 hour time difference, much less than times I’ve traveled to Europe, which is very surprising. During our bus ride, we met our tour guide who shared information about Korea, Seoul, and other cities. At the hotel, we found our rooms and rested before going to see the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Seeing the palace in person was the one of the first times that Korean history I have learned about felt real.
After seeing the palace, we explored a downtown area of Seoul where there were outdoor libraries and other various events. We eventually made our way to some shops and restaraunts, where I bought Korean Pokemon cards. We then walked through a historical neighborhood, with houses that people still live in, so everyone was enforced to stay quiet. At the end, we walked through a large street market and all tried live octopus, which is the most memorable moment of the trip so far.
