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Monday 13 June 2016

Meiji Jingu in Harajuku

Voyage June 13, 2016 0

This was like so unexpected. I thought we were just roaming around Harajuku and see some cute stuff but apparently, they were here before but didn't go all the way so this time they planned to go. For real.

The Arch

I'm glad I came with because this is probably not somewhere I'd go by myself but who knows? I might.

No Idea what these are

It's actually kind of a long walk to the main shrine and I guess it's just more of a tourist thing but yeah it's nice.

Cleansing area. Before saying a prayer, it is mandatory to purify or something. You have to wash your hands and mouth with water.

With Allurie

I actually went with a college friend with her family. Nice that we saw each other after like 3 years? They were actually having a renovation in the place and I thought they're closed officially but yeah all good. Should probably be back to see improvements. Also, did you know that they don't use nails in building these shrines? I didn't know either.

It was a nice trip. It was a good day to say a prayer and ask for wellness and all that. It was also nice that even just for a little time, I got to hang with my friend. Ciao!

Tuesday 7 June 2016

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Wanderlust June 07, 2016 1

This place has always been a part of me growing up. We go here probably once a year or two to watch the dolphins and all that shizz. I'm glad to be able to come back.

To be honest, I don't remember anything. Must have been different pushing baby strollers than just walking on your own.

Sea Paradise is indeed a paradise. It has 4 aquariums and a decent amusement park. I like it. Subtle.

Scary

Focus

As much as I also like the idea of releasing them to their natural habitat, I can't complain because they all look so well fed. So keep it up.

Sea Lions

Beluga Whales

Dolphins

Way way back ago when we used to go to these shows, I once dreamed of becoming a trainer. I still want to become one.

With Brybry

Dolphin Fantasy

Just hangin' out with mah hommies.

Kare Rice

Cutie

Cute dolphin that's always ready for the camera. The dolphin is wounded though so maybe that's why he's in a different quadrant.

Choo choo

I think this was our first ride besides the train. I also had headache after. The kids that we rode with were just playing and riding over and over again.

Favorite ride ever. I miss this already. I think I read it somewhere that this is the longest rollercoaster? Fastest? Can't recall which.

I'm a sucker for sunsets and that time, I got to watch one. It was beautiful.

Anchor ride

The place was so not crowded even it's a Holiday so we were able to ride then and there. Awesome isn't it?

Peter Pan's ride

I remember being terrified of this ride as a kid. I didn't really ride before but I had this notion that this is a scary ride so glad to be able to break past that.

The Tower

Can I just say that this concept should be a thing. Everyone sits and the thing goes up, and you appreciate the view. Most of the time, it's you queuing, and walking, and make your way thru by-standers so you can't really see the view all that much. Hear this please.

View from the Top

View from the Top

Flowers

Night View

It was a nice trip back to my childhood. I'd be glad to come back again with my sisters for they might not remember a thing about this. Ciao!

Monday 23 May 2016

Cheonggyecheon Stream | When in Seoul

When in Korea May 23, 2016 0

Secretly really wanted to see this. Before, I was like, gotta see what I should see but now that I know that it took them millions of dollars to reconstruct, I'm kind of curious. Kind of.

I didn't even know we were there already it's funny. Basically, when we were strolling near our hotel, I saw this tower and I was like, what's up? Didn't mind it much.

Rainbow After every Hardship

Before the trip, I kind of already searched for places and how to get there from our hotel and this stream is supposed to be 30 minutes away but yeah.

Now I know why it was darn expensive. It's long. There were children with their little boats that time. They were probably gonna release it or something. No idea.

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Also, they did have people wearning traditional costumes and stuff. Also some camera guys so maybe they were having a shooting or something.

Would love to hang out here at night though. Probably pretty with the breeze and the lights. Ciao!

Saturday 21 May 2016

Lotte World | When in Seoul

What to do in Seoul May 21, 2016 0

Lotte World! I know it's kind of lame to look forward to going an amusement park when going to a different country and stuff but I was really looking forward to this particular trip.

It's my first time going here and it seems like they were having some sort of a parteh.

We weren't able to enter this one. But would like to try soon. I can only imagine my sisters going wild on this. The whole place will go wild actually.

It has been said that Lotte World is the largest indoor amusement park and I can see why. It's pretty big and kind of dense so there's really a lot of things to do.

They also have an outdoor park which has all the scary rides. Too bad we didn't ride. Also, I have no idea whose castle this belongs to.

Tower selfie

Kiddie ride because apprently, friend kind of gave up on scary rides already. This is our very first ride and this literally gave me headache for a while. The circle is fairly small so that means you turn around faster, right? Yeah. Then! Gracious goodness with my hips. I actually thought I couldn't fit in but I did.

Best photobomber ever

We rode this Atlantis thing though. Also probably the longest queue among those that we rode. Not even half of Disneyland's. It said that it's a 45 minute wait but we were able to ride less than that. And yes, I did time.

We entered Snow White's Castle as well. I wish it was wider though. Also, not for adults because who would be happy to climb up a flight of stairs.

The Castle

My Peter Pan and Wendy Darling. Can I just say? Totally not expecting to see him there. Not complaining.

With the Captain Hook

Alice

When we went out the park, it's kind of hot so we had these. Mango and Strawberry slurpees.

Also, we were intrigued by this. It said Chicken Cola and we thought it's just its flavor so when I ordered, I was expecting a normal chicken but the guy there pointed the straw and I was like, what? But got it anyway. It happened to be this. So cool!