One of the many pet cafes in Hongdae. This cat cafe is particularly full of friendly cats.
Once visitors enter, lockers and slippers are provided – visitors then buy their ticket for 1 visit and 1 drink.
Pet cafes aren’t really “allowed” in the states for health and safety reasons so it was a fun and interesting experience for me.
I would definitely visit again!
I was really pleased with myself when I successfully baked an Apple Sharlotka this past weekend.The recipe is derived from Smitten Kitchen’s recipe. I used smaller apples and about 1/4 less sugar than the recipe calls for. I’m thinking of using brown sugar next time to see what that tastes like.
A note on the Hipstamatic App for iPhone: The app allows for “artsy” photos using various lens packs. It’s not free like Instagram but I like it.
Here some of my old photos using the app:
HoHo Myoll is a whimsical, cute, and cozy cafe in Hongdae, Seoul.
Apparently, HoHo Myoll is a name derived from the Volkswagen van plus the owner’s cat’s name. The cafe is thematic in 60s and 70s nostalgic items.
The lattes, mochas, and cakes are pretty tasty – not the best but made with care and served with a smile.
It’s a rather comfy and welcoming cafe worth visiting!
[Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
One quirky thing I noticed about majority of Seoulites is that they love mascots.
Nearly every eatery, store, cafe, and even town has their own mascot. And of course, Seoul has a city mascot – Haechi.
Here are just a few “live” mascots that I’ve spotted…
Garfield mascot(s) for a Cat Cafe in Hyehwa, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Garfield mascot hanging out with doll-head mascots in Hongdae, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Accessories and clothing shop mascot in Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Haechi, Seoul’s mascot in CheongGyeCheon, Seoul (left). School Food (a cafe) mascot in Myeongdong, Seoul (right) [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Mascot for the Crocs store in Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Happy 2012! I should have posted this on January 1st but…here we are.
Over the holiday break I visited my family in Seattle. It’s always fun to visit.
I had a good time eating, walking around the city, shopping, revisiting my favorite spots, etc..
Alleyway downtown Seattle, WA [iPhone 4 + Hipstamatic app, Helga Viking lens]
Pork belly, egg, and waffle from Skillet Diner in Seattle [iPhone 4 + Hipstamatic app, Helga Viking lens]
Decorations at the downtown Seattle Anthropologie [iPhone 4 + Hipstamatic app, Helga Viking lens]
Dried squid and gingko beans. Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
A family run street food vendor. Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Veggie hodduk at Namdaemun, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 14-24mm wide angle lens]
Egg bread in front of Insadong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]