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| Trick Art |
I was really, really, x20 looking forward to going climbing! However, the large climbing wall near the Daegu Stadium will be closed for refurbishment until the end of July. Mark, Joe, Laura and her Korean friend Diana. Grabbed Ginseng Chicken stuffed with rice for lunch then went to a gym near Daegu Bank Stadium instead. Got Laura's friend Diana to call them when we couldn't quite find the right building, only to be told they were closed (and told off for calling as they were in church).
So we decided to go to EWorld (used to be Woobang Land). We took the cable car up to Daegu Tower. There's an icerink, teddy bear museum, trick art as well as the sky jump which I still haven't done.
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| ZE:A Children Of Empire |
Went on the usual rides, except for the flume which had a giant queue. A couple of the singers/entertainers (Gag Concert) from the band ZE:A (said Je-ah). 황광희 was the only name I caught. He just happens to be the Guinness World Record holder for putting on 252 T-shirts. The konglishi for a comedian here is Gagman - which sounds more like someone who works in the adult fetish industry than a kpop band. We avoided them as much as possible as they were surrounded by huge crowds and TV crews. It was better to wait until they'd left to go on the ride without queuing.
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| Jono Hamster Run! |
As we were there fairly early for once the animal petting zoo was open. Saw the cutest panda mice. Got told off for picking one up. They also weirdly had a big long trough with tiny fish for you to touch. There was the cutest little monkey, I really wanted to take him home, until he got a GIANT BONER. I don't know if I should feel insulted or complimented? I'll do neither and take it as an exception. Diana made a joke and suggested the bf and I are a couple. Then didn't believe us when we said yes!
Last we went into these big inflatable balls on a large pond near the entrance and Haunted House. Honestly the best 5000 won I've ever spent. You get in, they blow it up and then push you onto the water. It's big enough to stand up in, and there's a big zip that keeps the air in and water out. It took a little while to stand up, especially as balance isn't my strong point.
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| Fighting! |
Managed to get up and even run for a bit. After a while though it got kinda hot and sweaty (not the best when you're already hungover). You're only in there for 7 minutes but you'd be surprised how tired and sweaty you can get in such a short time! After rolling around like hamsters on the water we headed to a 찜질방 near 반월당역.
We went to the Jjimjilbang near exit 1 of Banwoldang station. It's under the Green Core Apartments and had the usual stuff there. Plus point: massage jets in a big pool. The cold bath was FREEZING but right next to the steam room. Bad point: no sleeping mats if you're planning on passing out after drinking downtown. Dinner at 소래 then the usual drink.
Sunday Laura, bf and I went to the pool on the roof at the Hotel Inter-Burgo near EXCO. There were Korean men in the tiniest little pink speedos. A lot of really oily, shiny flesh on show. There was also the first time I've noticed 'white face' - koreans who have put lots of sunscreen/whitening cream onto their faces so they resemble mimes. There was an actual tan line around their face.
Next weekend - Busan Drag Prom!
