On the Ddong in Insadong

Insadong~~~ I think I love you, you glorious beacon of all things good. You standard bearer of Korean culture. You crowded hot mess.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are a million places to spend your time. If I had to choose one to recommend, it would be Insadong. Maybe it was the pleasant 75 degree day that we visited on, or the fact that we met some cool people on our way. Either way I was in heaven during our time there.

Before we even arrived at the city, we met some of E's friends on the subway headed to the same palace that we were going to. E plays in the Daegu softball league, so she knows a lot of random teachers, and B just happens to be one of them. B was travelling with his family, showing them the most touristy things imaginable, so we decided to link up!

One of the most impressive things about Insadong are the Korean grand palaces.

they're grander than this, but I lost my pictures in a horrible fire

After joining the walking tour of the palace's "secret garden", led by the most gorgeous Korean woman ever(!), we decided to seek out the famed Ddong (poo) cafe. We found it quickly, and it did not disappoint.

ddong-y decor

ddong love notes inside the cafe

Ddong bread. 똥빵. 

After drinking lattes out of toilet mugs (pictures to come from T), we decided to call it quits for the day. It was time to go back to the hotel, play some card games and watch some movies. I really can't think of a better weekend than that.

Peace and love

Imani