You can see the great view surrounding Shilla Hotel !!
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I'm impressed with the toilet bowl as the seat cover had heating function. I can only say that is a luxury to sit on a warm toilet cover in cold winter. Not only that, with a press of a button, it allows one's bottom to be washed. Finally, I get to try one of man's luxurious creation. Too bad there was no picture taken of it.
Some working photos to prove that I was really there working.... Haha. The event would not be a success without the banquet team from the Shilla Hotel. Round of applause to the hospitable team.
Some working photos to prove that I was really there working.... Haha. The event would not be a success without the banquet team from the Shilla Hotel. Round of applause to the hospitable team.
As the meetings were held on the morning half of the 2 days, Diane and me went to tour some places with the Doctors & Professors on the first day:
1) Visted the Jeongbang Waterfall which is Asia's only waterfall then flows into the sea. We also ate some shellfish freshly caught by the Jeju Women Divers.
2) Climb the Sungsan's sunrise peak which nearly cost me my life as it had been a while since I exercised. Decided to stop and admire the scenary as and when the few flight of steps tired me out (nobody knows that till now) ! The process of climbing should be as beautiful as when one reaches the top/goal, I reckon.
2) Climb the Sungsan's sunrise peak which nearly cost me my life as it had been a while since I exercised. Decided to stop and admire the scenary as and when the few flight of steps tired me out (nobody knows that till now) ! The process of climbing should be as beautiful as when one reaches the top/goal, I reckon.
After conquering the mountain, Diane and myself decided to reward ourselves with pineapple ice-cream !! It is the most delicious ice-cream that I have tasted. Yummy .... =9 The thought of it makes me drool again.
After our event on Sunday, the team from Singapore together with Kuky (our partner in Korea)and Chris (Shilla Hotel's contact person) join us for our tour of Jeju.
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1) Taken @ Daepo Seashore where the lava rock formation could be seen.
2) Drove along Halla Mountain and took picture at the 1100 metre mark en-route to Mystery Road. The mystery lies in this 0.5metre stretch of road - a car could go uphill even when the engine of a car had been switched off. Curious ? Haha .. care to guess the reason for such an amazing act ?
We also celebrated Diane's birthday. Chris bought her a slice of sweet potato cake which could not be found in Singapore. A slice of cake could feed up to 7 person !!! Imagine that.
We left for Singapore from Jeju to Pudong Airport (Shanghai) on Monday. However, as I wasn't ready to head back to Singapore, called Geer How, my dive instructor, who is working in Nanjing to check whether Shanghai and Nanjing is far and if I could popped by to visit. After directions was given, the flight to Singapore was postponed and boarded the long distance bus to Nanjing. It was a 5 hrs journey!
Geer picked me up and we headed to his home. Gin, cooked dinner for us and it was delicious. Ahh.... finally some home-cooked meal and it was much appreciated. Gin was very hospitable and accompanied me while I shopped and sigh-see. As I didn't stayed for long, the only touristy place that I visited is the Presidental Palace aka Zhong Tong Fu, where the history of China and her rulers were mentioned.
One of the few things I must mentioned is the affordable prices of some must do activities :
1) Foot reflexology which cost RMB20 (S$4).
2) Hair washing which cost RMB10 (S$2). It is not solely just on hair washing alone (where the hair washing skill is so much better as compared to Singapore), but also include shoulder and back massage !!
One of the few things I must mentioned is the affordable prices of some must do activities :
1) Foot reflexology which cost RMB20 (S$4).
2) Hair washing which cost RMB10 (S$2). It is not solely just on hair washing alone (where the hair washing skill is so much better as compared to Singapore), but also include shoulder and back massage !!
On the last night before I head back to Singapore, Geer brought us to this oriental-theme restaurant, Da Pai Dang. It was so cool. There are performers playing the Er-hu and the food servers are dressed in the ancient oriental costume.
The whole trip was memorable. Jeju had a nice cool weather, clean and safe. It was such a scenic and relaxed island. Don't mind visiting again. The BBQ dinner that we had before we left Jeju was awesome, especially the pork which was superbly marinated. Nanjing was surprisingly vibrant. The foot massage and hair washing were indeed an experience. The whole Nanjing trip was definitely an adventure as the decision to go was made on impulse. It was nice catching up with Geer in Nanjing and thanks for hosting me.
The whole trip was memorable. Jeju had a nice cool weather, clean and safe. It was such a scenic and relaxed island. Don't mind visiting again. The BBQ dinner that we had before we left Jeju was awesome, especially the pork which was superbly marinated. Nanjing was surprisingly vibrant. The foot massage and hair washing were indeed an experience. The whole Nanjing trip was definitely an adventure as the decision to go was made on impulse. It was nice catching up with Geer in Nanjing and thanks for hosting me.
Specially want to thank Kelly, who lend me her RMB so that I can make my way to Nanjing, to help me bring back my box of Jeju tangerine on top of her own box and making sure that I had safely reached Nanjing and had met up with my fren. Some photos seen are courtesy from Kelly too.
