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Korea Supertrip

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  • Trip start
    March 18, 2016
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2

    March 19, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Landed down in KL. So hot and muggy, much like the time I transit here long ago while flying to Sweden.

    When we went down we tried to acquire the luggage but discovered that it was already on route to Incheon.

    We also wanted a shower. We went out to the Tune hotel thinking that this was the place that the guards were talking about, but we got it wrong. We couldn't get a room anyway as it was "fully booked" but we weren't convinced as the girl didn't seem to give a shit about serving us. We went back up with more sweat down our buttcracks but as we continued to explore we found a Capsule Hotel on Level 1 of the KLIA terminal. Thank goodness for that. Chris and I booked a shower and a room for 6 hours each and I finally got some relief by freshening up enough to make me look and smell more human. This was my first time in a capsule hotel and to be honest it was quite fun.

    When we woke up I had to dress straight away with Chris and leave, and oh man did my jeans stink. Had to switch to cargo shorts. Laundry needed already. I was relieved though as it was quite humid. Suddenly my stomach got me and as we entered a food court in KLIA2 for departures but I looked and saw a Sama Sama Hotel Express. I told Chris what I was doing and went in. The toilets were way superior and clean as well as the showers. I would highly recommend this as it is only $10 AUD. Sleeping there would be expensive though, and there is no WiFi.

    Afterwards I went to find Chris and surprisingly he went to eat Mr Chicken Rice. I had one too as we sorta had time and got the roasted chicken set. It was surprisingly very good! The bean sprouts were nice and crunchy, chili sauce was good and also ginger (had the spring onions and chicken fat in it) . Chicken was decent too. I was quite happy and would have suffered a lot of hunger pangs if I didn't eat then as we had no more food carried.

    Chris and I went down to our Gate and unfortunately had to go through another checkpoint to scan our stuff. Two machines were down and there was a long queue. After we cleared yet again I had to deal with Chris' small bladder and wait for him to go to the toilet (he went AGAIN later on after the seat belt lights turned off after we reached cruising altitude). As soon as we got to the gate we were right on time though.

    And off we go. Incheon. Flight was on time too. Well done again Air Asia.
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  • Incheon International Airport

    March 19, 2016 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    Landed at the international airport and had to take a express subway to another section of their terminal to get Chris' Check In Luggage. That was fast enough, but then we hit immigration. My goodness, there were at least 800 people there. It was insane. We had to go through those snake lines and we were there for a good two hours. The line was moving forward slowly very consistently, but there were just that many people in there that it took what seemed an eternity. Mainly those from Malaysia and China, with a splattering of Japanese and Europeans. It was then we made the decision to go straight to Gimpo as we had to secure a flight for tonight for Jeju. I went to SK Telecom and get my WIFI Eggs and also Chris organised a coach to Gimpo. It was quick and good, if not stinky of cigarettes. I could not wait for a shower at this point.Read more

  • Gimpo International Airport

    March 19, 2016 in South Korea ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    8:25 PM we boarded the flight to Jeju. I am absolutely flagged.

    Important things I learned before updating this properly.

    When booking tickets online on Korean websites to bypass their bullshit security app installations, there is a foreign credit card option. Next time look for that.

    Capsule Hotels are alright. They are quite comfortable. Except for changing, it's a bit awkward. Also, it pays to pack by outfit combination.

    When in KLIA2, go straight to departures and go to Sama Sama Hotel Express. Much better toilet and showers and rooms at the same price.

    Thongs are a necessity. Towel no doubt.
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  • SUM Guesthouse

    March 19, 2016 in South Korea ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    This is the first place that we have checked into for living.

    Finally able to get a shower and stop walking around reeking of body odour.

    All I gotta say, Korean hostels are weird man. Clean though. They are rooms within rooms. First time experience here.

    Turns out the booking fees for this place didn't give us a private room. However we met a dude by the name of Lester and another dude as well who are going to go tomorrow anyway. I felt awkward walking into a room with two dudes in there already prepping for bed, so I just went up, shook hands, introduced myself and said hi. That broke the ice. Lester was here to hike around while waiting for his wife to arrive later in Seoul so that they can meet up again.

    Went downstairs again and oh man, I crave the chill of the Jeju air as it was a bit stuffy in the bedroom. Not too sleepy yet so I can afford to stay up a bit and rehydrate after being not that crash hot for the last day and a half. Do feel tired on the body though.

    Tomorrow might have a morning meeting to discuss how we are to divide the money and transport costs. Looks like Mt Hallasan is on the books though.
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  • Trip end
    March 31, 2016