Seoul Survivor

Day 2

I made my way out to Namdaemun Market today. It was something else. The crowds were pushing and filling every space open. On a few occassions an opening would become available, but it never lasted.
I wandered all around the Market, until my feet became too sore and tired to continue.

The shops are litterally this tiny little stalls. Even in the builds an empty stall is about the size of your average closet without the doors. I actually had to stop taking pictures, because at one point I took a step back and a stick fell and landed on a poor girls head. I felt bad but apparently that isn't all that uncommon as no one seemed to mind.

I found most everything there not worth purchasing. The clothing was so small. A size 15 in women's jeans were like a size zero in the U.S. And the men's suits were fantastic like 40000 won, but again I couldn't fit anything.

I almost tried some of the food.  I didn't do it though.  I couldn't bring myself to eat alone.  I read that Korean's like to eat with family and friends, and seldom eat alone.  Ever since I read that I just have been afraid.  I had an opportunity from a nice woman that invited me into her restaurant and I said no.  I regret that on hind sight, but I I will get other chances to eat the local cuisine.  Honestly, the local food looks better than the pictures that the show the items they serve.  I find the idea of eating live "mini octopi" is very weird.  Apparently, some people actually do eat them alive.  The grilled food smells so wonderful too.  I guess I will just have to be brave and eat alone.  We'll do that tomorrow.  I will let you know how that works out.