Things I haven't done for a while

I mentioned my dislike for Itaewon, but it certainly has its perks. On Friday night David asked me what I wanted to eat for dinner. I said bangers and mash. You can get "sausage" here in Korea, but often it's the processed frankfurter type. I certainly have not had mashed potato in nearly a year. Gecko's Terrace it was then. It's all about the gravy.

I also mentioned it is leaving season. Another friend is off on Wednesday so some mutual friends threw her a small get together at the Ritz-Carlton in Gangnam on Saturday night. I haven't hung out at a private party drinking wine and listening to music since being in Korea. Admittedly Koreans tend to live with their parents and teachers tend to live in tiny studio apartments, so going out tends to be a more practical option than staying in. I don't think I've really even drunk wine in Korea - it's all been about the cheap Cass lager. But last night the weather was gorgeous; perfect for a bit of socialising among good friends and balcony dancing.

Another (another) friend just returned to Korea after two months at home, so it was back to Itaewon for some dancing at the Hard Rock Cafe. Most people I meet here say that they drink far more than they ever did at home. My lager intake has certainly gone up, but my all night partying (and tequila intake) has taken a down slide since uni. Last night was an exception though. Apart from salsa, I don't go out clubbing that often. But it was great. Haven't danced like that in a long time.