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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12USD! That’s a a steal!! Good job Ann! Hopefully your legs won’t scream bloody murder later! Have fun at Korea!
Have fun! Have some spicy food, that will warm you up. Stay warm.
Yey!!! I’m glad you’re now safely tucked in Seoul. Good morning :)
I was planning to call you guys at the airport before you left (like I did last Nov), but I kinda forgot during the busy hours in the shop. Then I also didn’t notice my cell was already lowbat.
Stupid me.
Anyway, have fun you guys….I think you’re the only one who followed my tip about body conditioning.
Hi pau!!! wahhhhh….i’ll see u guys tomorrow night!!! i phoned your hotel at 12:01 (oh di ba may 01 pah!), a guy told me you haven’t checked in yet. yeah, better take the limo bus to jongno. can’t wait to see u guys!!! hi tita remy and tita susan! if anybody needs a winter jacket i can bring tomorrow, lemme know
Wow! I’m so glad you guys arrived safely!
Have fun in Korea everyone!
Your in Korea! Have fun, and be careful don’t get frost bitten. And I wonder what are you going to do with the bocayo? That’s a lot of bucayo….
Is the bukayo really for Rain? Hahaha.
Ei, if you see Seungho (MBLAQ’s leader), please say hi to him for me. Thanks!!!
How is Full House?
Have fun pau, hope you are enjoy it
We’ve had the most eventful day today (so far) but I have no more powers to blog and I need to get up really early to catch our 7am train to Daegu tomorrow. I’ll write about it after our vacation.
To those who asked: the bukayo is for Rain and J Tune staff. You have no idea how much a coconut costs in their country!
Glad to hear a bit of update from you.
At least we know you’re enjoying every moment :)