We’re in Korea! 
And my face is freakin’ frozen.
Two things I learned today:
1. It is really best to condition your body before going to Korea by climbing as many stairs as you can weeks before your trip. (Baguio trip optional.) I was able to maneuver every single flight of stairs at the subway with a 20-lb suitcase, a 10lb cabin bag and a heavy bag containing 30 packs of bukayo (coconut sweets) with not much difficulty. And my legs did not scream murder! I am so proud of myself. 
2. If you’re staying at Jongro area, TAKE THE BUS. It costs more, but less stairs to climb. Faster, too.
I seem to be surprising myself a lot today. Not only was I able to win over the stairs, I also was able to win over -2 degrees C temperature with just a thin long-sleeved blouse, a scarf and my bubble jacket which was just an impulse buy from SM Surplus Shop for barely 700 bucks (about 12USD). Save for my face being frozen, everything else is nice and warm. I should thank Ann for pushing me to buy stuff that I never thought would end up being useful someday. She was the one who pushed me to buy that jacket and my ultra-light suitcase even if it’s not on my budget.
I’m off to look for some late night street food. Tomorrow (make that later) is Full House day, so my friends are excited. Me, not really. Or not. 
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