I was kind of dreading and looking forward to celebrating one of my favorite holidays, Cinqo de Mayo, in Seoul. First, it's hard to find anything regularly at restaurants besides soju and beer. Even when I went to a fancy Italian restaurant in Seoul with a wine list, it turns out most of the wines just "happen to be out" that evening. I wasn't so sure about my chances of finding some good margaritas. Second, May 5th is Children's Day, a Korean holiday. If it fell on a weekday, it would've been a holiday, but unfortunately, it fell on Saturday so I missed out on an opportunity to have two holidays within four days of each other. Cartoons were running non-stop in every channel and there were activities geared towards the children all over Seoul. What better way to celebrate children than getting drunk with margaritas?
Rosa and I went to Itaewon because I guessed it would be our best chance to find margaritas and guacamole. This genie in a bottle was correct. We ended up going to a place called Loco Laca behind the Hamilton Hotel. Who knew we could find some good frozen margaritas, tequila rose shots, nachos, and a beef burrito in Seoul? We were in such a good mood afterwards that we went across the street to a noraebang (karaoke room) and sang our hearts out for over an hour in the middle of the afternoon. I was sad they didn't have Margaritaville.
I was truly in cinqo de mayo heaven today. Looking back, it's been one of the most interesting and enlightening month of my life. The whole cultural aspect has been eye-opening, and it has made me want to stay true to myself as I watch other people conform to their environment. Uniqueness and individuality has become more precious to me.
I know through this blog I have been able to share my experiences, but I do wish my friends and family from back home were here in Seoul with me. My photobook has been my lifeline, inspiration, and compass and every experience is engaged with the hope that I have something insightful to share with all of you.
A couple of days ago, I received a surprise from my dear friends, the Morgans. Thank you for thinking of me from so far away. I love my P*Control care package!
Happy Cinqo de Mayo and Children's Day!
Rosa and I went to Itaewon because I guessed it would be our best chance to find margaritas and guacamole. This genie in a bottle was correct. We ended up going to a place called Loco Laca behind the Hamilton Hotel. Who knew we could find some good frozen margaritas, tequila rose shots, nachos, and a beef burrito in Seoul? We were in such a good mood afterwards that we went across the street to a noraebang (karaoke room) and sang our hearts out for over an hour in the middle of the afternoon. I was sad they didn't have Margaritaville.
I was truly in cinqo de mayo heaven today. Looking back, it's been one of the most interesting and enlightening month of my life. The whole cultural aspect has been eye-opening, and it has made me want to stay true to myself as I watch other people conform to their environment. Uniqueness and individuality has become more precious to me.
I know through this blog I have been able to share my experiences, but I do wish my friends and family from back home were here in Seoul with me. My photobook has been my lifeline, inspiration, and compass and every experience is engaged with the hope that I have something insightful to share with all of you.
A couple of days ago, I received a surprise from my dear friends, the Morgans. Thank you for thinking of me from so far away. I love my P*Control care package!
Happy Cinqo de Mayo and Children's Day!
Miss you, it looks like you're having an amazing time. Love getting my read on and catching up with everything you're experiencing!
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