tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post2639694930689053863..comments2024-02-24T18:21:32.681-07:00Comments on It Just Gets Stranger: Twice Up the Barrel Asian TourELIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-9286594127071454912013-08-21T09:15:09.137-06:002013-08-21T09:15:09.137-06:00While in Seoul, you should go to a jimjilbang (Kor...While in Seoul, you should go to a jimjilbang (Korean bath house) so you can have another (horrifying) experience like you had in Russia, Turkey, or where ever it was.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528547488032535372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-34221090547161886682013-08-18T23:40:13.828-06:002013-08-18T23:40:13.828-06:00Better late than never - in Seoul, you must try Si...Better late than never - in Seoul, you must try Silkworm Larvae. Boiled. They are... indescribably... Okay, I couldn't lie. They smell like gym socks boiled in sweat. My ex-wife ate one (I'd smelled them - that was enough for me) and if I'm not happy with her in dealings with the kids, I can still see the picture of her face contorted in disgust as she chews up a silkworm larvae. <br />Did I sell it?swingwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781370925432247639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-45764976085446123382013-08-18T07:28:32.325-06:002013-08-18T07:28:32.325-06:00Done and done!Done and done!Megan Holloranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818565668055971582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-1655368251324886902013-08-17T16:26:52.256-06:002013-08-17T16:26:52.256-06:00when guys walk around without their shirts on and ...when guys walk around without their shirts on and they're not at the beach or swimming. WORSTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-59485718118859468102013-08-16T15:25:32.649-06:002013-08-16T15:25:32.649-06:00Because they are amazing. Because they are amazing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-19720311642476960812013-08-16T15:17:17.498-06:002013-08-16T15:17:17.498-06:00This email business always sounds fishy when Eli i...This email business always sounds fishy when Eli is involved. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-60482208700206450032013-08-16T14:39:26.164-06:002013-08-16T14:39:26.164-06:00Pinky rings. They're so scary.Pinky rings. They're so scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-33474290811221193472013-08-16T11:30:08.862-06:002013-08-16T11:30:08.862-06:00Bro Tanks.Bro Tanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-2092666183130344222013-08-16T10:34:09.307-06:002013-08-16T10:34:09.307-06:00here is a link to 2 quick See Hong Kong posts.
ht...here is a link to 2 quick See Hong Kong posts.<br /><br />http://www.bonjourquilts.com/2013/05/hong-kong-big-buddha-tai-o-po-lin.html Kareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064785750925559451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-57677168080679262013-08-15T15:33:01.841-06:002013-08-15T15:33:01.841-06:00Hong Kong is actually my favorite place in the wor...Hong Kong is actually my favorite place in the world. Wish I was there right now to show you around, but I wont be back until after Christmas :(<br /><br />You should check out the light show over the harbor. They do it every evening at 8 (I think). Also, If Palau is anything like the city that I live in in mainland china you are missing fresh delicious food. Try Manna (http://mana.hk). Most amazing salads ever, at least when you are salad deprived. <br /><br />When I go to HK I am generally trying to avoid real asian food so I am not much help in that department, but you should try dim sum that other posters have talked about. <br /><br />Speaking of food, Dont overindulge when you get to HK. At least coming to "civilization" for me met heeps and heeps of American food deliciousness. If you are not use to that type of food it WILL cause all sorts of interesting problems in your intestines. <br /><br />Enough about food, new topic: <br />I find that the best way of transport is actually the tube (mtr) instead of taxis. it is cheaper and gets you around the city much faster than taxis usually do. And take the airport express to central station or kowloon and then transfer to the mtr that you need there. it is much cheaper than taking a cab to and from the city. <br /><br />its really hot there, but i guess you are use to that :) <br /><br />Oh they have Disney world. I dont know how it compares to Disney in America since I was deprived as a child and never got to go, but it is pretty nice.<br /><br />Im not 100% sure, as I have never personally seen her, but its possible that the Q of C hangs out at "The Peak". Even if I'm wrong its the best view of the city and worth the taxi ride up :) <br /><br />Have a great trip! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035933482344545917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-3910233296907820322013-08-15T15:23:02.266-06:002013-08-15T15:23:02.266-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035933482344545917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-37459422240544392722013-08-15T15:07:13.941-06:002013-08-15T15:07:13.941-06:00No you dont need a visa for hk..well I guess they ...No you dont need a visa for hk..well I guess they give you one upon arival, but with an american passport you dont have to do anything but show up :) Not sure about S. Korea thoughAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035933482344545917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-27899377380310275282013-08-15T15:04:03.038-06:002013-08-15T15:04:03.038-06:00not ture.. not ture.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035933482344545917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-3541914179757250152013-08-14T23:40:13.032-06:002013-08-14T23:40:13.032-06:00How are there no replies to Eli saying that. COME ...How are there no replies to Eli saying that. COME ON PEOPLE, THIS IS GOLD. Lizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702350934364661756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-54688887707027032542013-08-14T21:10:56.865-06:002013-08-14T21:10:56.865-06:00I hate overalls. Why are they coming back?I hate overalls. Why are they coming back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-12272970565752877192013-08-14T11:24:06.456-06:002013-08-14T11:24:06.456-06:00Yes, yes and yes. If leggings were supposed to be ...Yes, yes and yes. If leggings were supposed to be pants, they'd be called pants!Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-77840654887507392972013-08-14T06:54:49.839-06:002013-08-14T06:54:49.839-06:00We just visited Seoul last spring, and it was awes...We just visited Seoul last spring, and it was awesome! I recommend the Kyungbok Gung (old palace) and shopping in the Dongdaemun market. Hiking on Dobong Mountain was beautiful. Eat some samgyupsar (fried pork belly -- looks like bacon, but tastes ahh-maaaay-zing [opera voice] and nothing like bacon [which is amazing too, but it's not in Korea]). If you feel so inclined, there is an Outback Steakhouse and a Dunkin Donuts on every. single. street corner. I do not recommend arriving on a Friday evening during rush hour, and trying ride the subways to your hotel with 3 strollers, 5 backpackers, 2 cribs, and 7 suitcases. That's just a recipe for disaster, I will tell you from firsthand experience.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03391754049685153308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-53414805496783785442013-08-14T04:06:30.086-06:002013-08-14T04:06:30.086-06:00I highly suggest that you eat kimchi while in Kore...I highly suggest that you eat kimchi while in Korea. It's really frickin' awesome. Or really gross. Depending on your tastes.<br /><br />Also, I think that you should also ease back into the U.S. by going to Hawaii. It's like the mainland U.S., but different enough that it will feel like a stepping stone back into America.<br /><br />When traveling, I always make sure: 1. I have traveler's checks, just in case. 2. I know how to ask for the bathroom. 3. I flip around my backpack while on public transportation or in crowded areas. 4. I always travel with a towel.<br /><br />That is all. Safe travels. -V the GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-51207595403020840042013-08-14T03:45:46.430-06:002013-08-14T03:45:46.430-06:00HA! I'm with you on that! It's the male ...HA! I'm with you on that! It's the male equivalent to women wearing leggings as pants. It's so much WORSE though when they sag their skinny jeans though and unfortunatelymany of them do :-( It makes me question the universe and where we're headed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-48682670501929483972013-08-14T01:31:57.675-06:002013-08-14T01:31:57.675-06:00Eli - consider a ride on the Duk Ling (if you'...Eli - consider a ride on the Duk Ling (if you're there on Thurs or Sat). When I visited back in 2007, it was free...now its HK100 (about USD12). I did the reservations upon arrival at the HK Airport. Here are some links, hope you find them useful.<br /><br />http://www.discoverhongkong.com/in/see-do/tours-walks/self-guided-walks/cultural-kaleidoscope-programme/duk-ling-ride.jsp<br /><br />http://www.discoverhongkong.com/in/plan-your-trip/practicalities/visitor-services-centre.jsp<br /><br />S<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-8211898843509630022013-08-13T22:16:10.628-06:002013-08-13T22:16:10.628-06:00They are currently refered to as "bro-tanks&... They are currently refered to as "bro-tanks"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-67514809421734322802013-08-13T18:20:57.139-06:002013-08-13T18:20:57.139-06:00Just go into a Korean fish market and be scarred f...Just go into a Korean fish market and be scarred for life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-17754570394715364272013-08-13T17:52:46.062-06:002013-08-13T17:52:46.062-06:00Striped shirt with plaid shorts. Or the other way ...Striped shirt with plaid shorts. Or the other way around. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. In other news, Eli, your hair is looking quite fabulous today! Did you happen to get a non-nude haircut recently?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-16270852022791541062013-08-13T17:50:06.874-06:002013-08-13T17:50:06.874-06:00Got it! Thanks! Got it! Thanks! ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-89127966857984057982013-08-13T17:47:26.763-06:002013-08-13T17:47:26.763-06:00How dare you! I'll have you know that people w...How dare you! I'll have you know that people want to force me into the sex trade all the time!ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.com