Between leaving Busan and heading back to Mongolia, we had about 24 hours in Seoul. After checking into our hotel, we went to several of the larger department stores on a failed attempt to buy a waffle iron. Not available in Mongolia, we thought that since you can buy waffles on every corner in Korea that we we would be able to get a waffle iron to take home. Sadly no. Perhaps there is a waffle mafia in Korea and only those with connections are allowed to make them.

On a more positive note, we met up with our friend Ari (of the guest photographer fame) and went to a wonderful vegan buffet in Gangnam. I find it fascinating how creative cooks can be when cooking vegan. There were all sorts of Korean inspired dishes made out of tofu, tvp, seitan and veggies. It was great to see Ari, and hope she is around the next time we make it to Seoul.

On our last day of vacation we decided to go ride bikes alongside the Han river. After getting a bit disoriented (which lead into a discussion on the merits of the journey over the destination led by Brian) we eventually made it to the bike rental place. The bikes were wobbly and old but cheap and had two wheels, so that was all that mattered.

This is a path in the middle of Seoul. Who knew?

The Han River

Brian-Speed Racer

The National Assembly is in the distance.

As always we didn’t want to leave Korea, but we consoled ourselves with the fact that we will be back and by these….

Robert De Nero doing a Robert De Nero impersonation

The world's best souvenir.