When the Boy is Away...The Girls Will Play!

Ben had a training course in Houston last week so E and I took advantage of the time and went to play in Seoul with grandma.  We drove from Yeosu to Seoul and spent a few days playing until Ben returned.  Our Seoul trips are always packed with fun and adventure.  It is nice to have time to spend in the big city but makes us appreciate the benefits of living in a small town.

Our first adventure was to Pororo World.  This indoor theme park for kids is based on Korea's animated children's show.  It was a really cute set up with a train, ball pit, slides, bounce house, toys and several shows.  We watched a magic show, 3D show, and a character sing-a-long.

The next adventure was to the outdoor pool in an area called Yeouido which is an island on the Han river.  The pool was nice and cool on a hot day and just was E needed!

Our third big adventure was to Children's Grand Park.  We were lucky to have grandpa join us this time.  This huge park had several amenities including an amusement park, several playgrounds, a zoo, a water garden, fountains, ponds, gardens and more.  It was quite warm but we really enjoyed the zoo and cooled off at the water garden.  The best part...it was free!  (All except the camel ride.)

E's favorite parts were riding the camel and feeding the goats.

That evening Ben flew into Seoul and met up with us.  We found Taco Bell in Seoul (which wasn't too exciting for Ben who just returned from the states but was THRILLING for me) and took it down to the river for a picnic.  That evening we enjoyed fireworks and a water show off the Banpo Bridge.

The following day we enjoyed church in English then rode the bus home...and easy and quick way where Ben and I could both fall asleep and leave E to watch a show on the IPad!