Exceptional boredom and a want to always be trying to do something useful drives me to do some interesting things at times. This was probably one of the less interesting things, but I was quite amazed all the same.
I have a 'secret' path from my home to university. I call it secret because although it may be known to a few, it is used by even fewer. People are often scared to explore. I don't know why, but they find their routine and they never change it. Maybe they think this road will lead to X destination, but they never test it. Especially if you have to walk there!
I was always sort of the opposite though... I love exploring, and Seoul is quite the intricate yet messy maze to explore. I've managed to find paths and views that amaze me. Tonight that happened!
I had this slight suspicion last time that this path might be a shortcut home, but sadly I was in a rush at the time. I swore to come back though! And I did. Turns out it is a short cut! It may look a little dodgy or shady, but these unique places are by far my favourite.
Seoul is known for impressive technology and skyscapers, and while that is true, it isn't all of Seoul. A city with 25 million people has poor areas, rich areas, old areas, and new areas. I like the old ones!
Never before have I seen fire extinguishers on the street! I think I should be thankful I have a good natural sense of direction... I've never been lost in Seoul, but I can't imagine what it must be like. Especially in areas like this at night...
(I just noticed this image is really over-exposed... I'm too tired to change it now though :/ ). In many respects Seoul is a city that never sleeps. But there are definitely some areas (such as this area) that do. I was honestly quite surprised at how silent it was here... No one! But that made it great for recording the video I am trying to make (I didn't go out for photos for once! I am actually working on a video).
I am still thrilled by all the cool new places I discover! I can't wait to find more!
