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CANADA VACATION PLAN

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1 MONTH CANADA TOUR: THE 3RD YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL  October 14, 2013 Seoul office called me and they said they will send my passport to the Philippines because Canada embassy in Seoul is temporary closed.  ***** October 22, 2013 I already received my Canada Visa, I'm happy that for only two weeks of processing they gave me the visa, I thought it'll take long time but thankful that it's not.  I'm so excited to see CANADA country, but we have so many things to do and to prepare so see you next blog post.  Have a wonderful day! ^_^ 

LIFE IN KOREA: THE FOUR DISTINCT SEASONS IN SOUTH KOREA

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1. SPRING - One of my favorite season in South Korea it is usually warm, though mornings and evenings can be chilly from March to May.  Trees and flowers bloom.  Winter clothes are still needed in March.  People tend to dress lightly in April, and it sometimes gets very hot in May. 2. SUMMER - From June to August, the weather is hot, with temperatures ranging from 25° C to 35° C .  Heavy rain falls, Korean people called it Jangma, frequently occur between late June and late July.  A few typhoons with heavy rain and wind visit the country between August and September. 3. FALL - My second favorite season.  From September to November, temperatures get colder, ranging from 10° C to 25° C .  In November it is almost as cold as it is in winter.  People prepare winter clothes and heaters in advance.  The autumn leaves are very beautiful. 4. WINTER - In winter, the weather stays very cold, ranging from -10° C  to 10° C ...

EVERLAND South Korea

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www.everland.com Located in Gyeonggi Yongin Everland is South Korea's largest theme park that offers various amusement rides, a themed zoo, and a safari.  Try surfing on the artificial waves at the famous water-park, Caribbean Bay.

SEOUL CITY TOUR (END)

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We ride bus from Seoul going to Suwon.  After 1 hour we arrived in Suwon and we look for hotel and ate dinner. After dinner my husband and I are so so tired but the tour is not yet end because tomorrow we will go to Everland, so for the meantime just rest here in Hotel Cinema at Suwon, South Korea. 

SEOUL CITY TOUR: TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM (N SEOUL TOWER) 테디베어뮤지엄

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Korea's only Teddy Bear Museum - Be sure to check out the original Teddy Bear Museum in South Korea.  Seoul has long been the cultural, political and economic center of Korea, and is now emerging as a vibrant global city with the extraordinary breadth and width of traditional and charm.  The Teddy Bear Museum aims to spotlight Seoul's rich history and highlight some of its most exciting trends today with teddy bears, one of the most adored stuffed toys. OPERATION: 10am - 10pm (admission closes at 9pm) ADDRESS:   Po Floor, N Seoul Tower, SAn1-3, Yongsan-dong 2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-833 (situated next to the gate to the observatory elevator) For Inquiries: 02 3789-8488  www.teddybearmuseum.com 

SEOUL CITY TOUR: LAST STOP (N SEOUL TOWER) NAMSAN TOWER 남산타워

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This is our last stop for this SEOUL TOUR, we want to see more but we can't make it in just one day, better luck next time.

SEOUL CITY TOUR: FOURTH STOP (NAMSANGOL TRADITIONAL KOREAN VILLAGE 남산골전통정월)

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Jige Carrying Jige (literally "back-carrier") is an A-shaped wooden frame traditionally used for carrying things on the back and is often regarded as one of the greatest inventions ever made by the Korean people.  The frame is typically made of two forked pine logs arranged so that the lower space between the two is wider than the upper space, crossed by three or four struts, and attached with a pair of shoulder straps.  The carrier is also typically attached with thick straw-woven pad for the carrier's comfort.  When resting on the ground, the jige is supported upright with wooden Y-shaped stick. Namsangol (traditional korean village) is a folk villages.  This place is so interesting and perfect place to take a walk or even take a picture actually when my husband and I went here we saw couple doing wedding photo shoot. Admission is free Operating hours   9:00 am - 8:00 pm

SEOUL CITY TOUR: THIRD STOP (NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA 국립중앙박물관)

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The National Museum of Korea is a major museum that holds all types of cultural artifacts.  The Asian Hall provides an introduction to the cultures of other Asian countries.  In additional, there is an educational program, a children's museum, diverse concerts and special events, and a professional concert hall. www.museum.go.kr Telephone number 02-2077-9000 Cheongjajeong (Pavilion with Celadon Roof Tiles) Cheongjajeong was built as a commemorative symbol to perpetuate the 100th anniversary of Korean museums.  The National Museum of Korea based its construction on a record about a pavilion in Goryeosa, History of Goryeo: "in the 11th year of Uijong (1157), Yangijeong was built in a royal villa located on the east of the royal palace, and its roof was furnished with celadon roof tiles".  The name, Cheongjajeong, was selected through public subscriptions the reproduction was processed in accordance with professional opinions, and the celadon ro...

SEOUL CITY TOUR: SECOND STOP (NAMDAEMUN MARKET 남대문)

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This market is great for those in search of a traditional Korean market atmosphere.  We stop here at exactly 12:00 pm, since it's lunch time we decided to have lunch here.  And start again the tour for the third stop. 

SEOUL CITY TOUR: FIRST STOP (DEOKSUGUNG PALACE 덕수궁)

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Deoksugung was originally built as a residence for Prince Wolsan, the elder brother of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494).  After all other palace buildings were destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasion in 1592, King Seonjo (r. 1567-1608) established a temporary residence here.  King Gwanghaegun (r. 1608-1623, who succeeded King Seonjo, named the palace Gyeongungung in 1611.  King Injo (r. 1623-1649) held a coronation ceremony in Jeukjodang Hall in 1623.  It was here in 1897 that King Gojong proclaimed to the nation and the world the establishment of the "Great Han Empire",  The palace was renamed Deoksugung in 1907 when Emperor Sunjong ascended the throne, and it has been known by that name since then.