Friday 25th March, 2011

Today I was meeting Jenny, Tiger and Emma for a day of outlet shopping. I hadn't met Tiger and Emma before, but Jenny has told me so much about them. Tiger is Barry's (one of the workers) wife and Emma is their 2 year old daughter and is absolutely adorable.

We met just after 10am at the Changwon Hotel and from there I quickly had to go to the ATM to get some money out. Around the Changwon Hotel, there about 3 different ATM's. You have the IBK opposite to it, then the small KB ATM's and finally the small International ANZ at the convenience store. ALL 3 did'nt let me take money out! Dammit. So I had to walk over to the main street and go to my usual ATM. Over here, you can only take money out from the "Foreign Card" ATM. So the ones that show a picture of a VISA/ Mastercard/ Diners, etc.

As Jenny and I walked back to the lane way, we saw Tiger and Emma walking our way, which was perfect timing. We soon caught a cab and headed to the Lotte Premium Outlet in Gimhae.

They had alot of brand names and also some brands I'd never heard of, but seemed to be European. I found that there were more things catered for men, then women and suprisingly I came home empty handed. Nothing really caught my eye and the clothes they sold were more suited to older women. In saying that, both Jenny and Tiger bought a few things and Emma got a pair of really cute pink and white Nike sneakers.

Mermaid display at the outlet

Bambi display at the outlet

river painted on the steps- so awesome!

The location of the outlet store reminded me of the outlets store Daniel and I went to in Las Vegas. It was huge and in the middle of nowhere. The carpark is massive and because it was a weekday and we got there early, there was hardly any customers around. From 12pm, it started to pick up abit.

Gimhae Premium Outlet Shopping!!!

We had morning tea at a coffee shop called 'Angel in us Coffee' The coffee here is so good. It's by far the best I've had here in South Korea. I also had a little chocolate and pecan cookie as a treat.

Our Angel in Us Coffee- The BEST coffee ever!!

me and little Emma

The outlet had a playground to keep the kids entertained. Emma had a great time going on the slippery dip and didn't want to leave... and neither did I! I saw the fun she was having... and I wanting in too! actually, we all had a go on the slides! I love how, even now being an adult, we can just be kids sometimes. I had a great day hanging out with the girls today. Tiger and Emma were both so sweet.

Jenny and Tiger going down the slippery dip

T-Rex guarding the slides

Tiger and Emma sitting swinging inside the flower dome

me sitting inside the flower dome

Tonight a group of us had dinner at an all you can eat restaurant near where Tiger lives called the 'Blue Marine' The food here was so good! Honestly, I don't think I've had a bad meal in Korea ... yet. lol. At the Blue Marine they catered for both Korean and Western food. As we piled on our plates, I noticed the dessert section.... made me wonder was I didn't just go straight to it! They had ICE CREAM!! and corn flakes and fruit loops with chocolate sauce as topping.... they had little korean cakes and fresh fruit and lollies. It was just sooo yummy! everything was so yummy.

Daniel and I got talking to Barry and Tiger about their holidays and where in the world they've been. They were telling us about their trip to Alaska and their future trip to Santiago in Chile and making their way up and around and finishing in Peru to see Machu Picchu. The trip sounds amazing and it's something I'd love for us to do one day.

I had such a great day today and feels good to be hanging out with the girls again
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