It was my first time to see the expressway outside the immediate area
of Seoul. We used to live just outside of Seoul and a short bus ride or
car ride will technically bring us there.
Since we are now living in another province, getting to Seoul is another adventure. There are plenty of ways to get there via the efficient public transport system. We got here via express bus when we first arrived. There is also a subway line in our area that I have yet to use to get to Seoul in the near future.
I'll be looking for a chance for that as the weather gets warmer.
We had the chance to travel to the Seoul area over the weekend via the expressway. It was still a bit cold for me since we left late in the afternoon already. Hubby had to follow the car navigational system since he was not really familiar with route. I also had to decipher the symbols there specially once we got into the expressway since we are all not familiar with everything yet.
I had to keep track of the exit signs and rest stops. I noticed that there were rest stops indicated well in advance in the "navi". We had to use them once for the rest room and another one on the way back for the fuel. The first time that we passed one, I was curious how it looked like. When hubby announced that he needed to stop in one of these, I just had to check it out even though I was not feeling well and even a bit cold.
The place has a convenience store, a number of restaurants and chains like even Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, spacious rest rooms and parking lot. There were specially designated parking spaces for trucks or bigger vehicles, and the regular private vehicles. There were special areas for specially-abled person, and pregnant ones as well (check out the pink sign on the ground).
The gas stations (at least two from what I've seen) is located right before one exits the area. One can take his time to rest in between driving through the fast-paced expressway.
We also happen to catch a short entertainment provided by some musicians dressed in what looked like Japanese costume. (Or maybe it was supposed to be Korean? I'm not sure.) I could have sat and enjoyed some food while watching them but we were in hurry and it was a bit cold for me.
I was just green with envy as I watch a group of Korean locals watching them while eating ice cream outdoors while I was still almost freezing mode. Wait 'til the weather gets warm. I'll get my vengeance of enjoying the sun while the Koreans hide their pretty white skins to avoid sunburn. (*evil grin)
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Since we are now living in another province, getting to Seoul is another adventure. There are plenty of ways to get there via the efficient public transport system. We got here via express bus when we first arrived. There is also a subway line in our area that I have yet to use to get to Seoul in the near future.
I'll be looking for a chance for that as the weather gets warmer.
We had the chance to travel to the Seoul area over the weekend via the expressway. It was still a bit cold for me since we left late in the afternoon already. Hubby had to follow the car navigational system since he was not really familiar with route. I also had to decipher the symbols there specially once we got into the expressway since we are all not familiar with everything yet.
I had to keep track of the exit signs and rest stops. I noticed that there were rest stops indicated well in advance in the "navi". We had to use them once for the rest room and another one on the way back for the fuel. The first time that we passed one, I was curious how it looked like. When hubby announced that he needed to stop in one of these, I just had to check it out even though I was not feeling well and even a bit cold.
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| Anseong Rest Stop |
The gas stations (at least two from what I've seen) is located right before one exits the area. One can take his time to rest in between driving through the fast-paced expressway.
We also happen to catch a short entertainment provided by some musicians dressed in what looked like Japanese costume. (Or maybe it was supposed to be Korean? I'm not sure.) I could have sat and enjoyed some food while watching them but we were in hurry and it was a bit cold for me.
I was just green with envy as I watch a group of Korean locals watching them while eating ice cream outdoors while I was still almost freezing mode. Wait 'til the weather gets warm. I'll get my vengeance of enjoying the sun while the Koreans hide their pretty white skins to avoid sunburn. (*evil grin)
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