5:25 am today, the pilot announced our arrival in Incheon Airport, Korea. Ground temperature as announced is at 0 degrees, lot lower than the 7 degrees forecast last week. This announcement excites me, being a woman who grew in a tropical country, this temperature could be an awesome experience! Just like most of the kids from Philippines, i am dreaming of a crystal white snow but caught in this situation unprepared is a whole new story.
This has started our new journey... cold but meaningful our hopeful hearts are now chilling with happiness..
We were picked up by a snob Korean guy and drive us to Backpackers Korea. This is a cozy cafe with rooms upstairs perfect for budget conscious travelers like me. It's a good choice actually, it gives us the comfort that we need in a family set-up dorm type rooms.
Our journey begins with a cup of coffee, snapshots and happy hearts that we bring with us all the times. Breakfast was made by my dear husband a.k.a "Korean Chef" who loves to cook more than ever. After we filled in our stomach, we planned our itinerary and began exploring Seoul :)
Though we had a hard-time communicating with Korean nationals, I'm really thankful to iphone's available applications like itourseoul and Learn Korean. These apps ease out the communication barriers.
Finally after a detour and several wardrobe improvements to combat the chilling atmosphere, we were able to reach the magnificent Myeong-dong Catholic Church. Its beauty stands proud, leaves every visitors amazed by the charm of an old church at the center of progressive Seoul.
When we get inside, there were couples receiving the holy matrimony, indeed Koreans also value and honor family and marriage.
And like flowers in Seoul, the journey of these two hearts continue... Rache and Paul in Korea :)
Life is a journey, you can only live life to the fullest when you take away your fears to explore the road less travelled.
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