![]() I love the weekends on my little street in Seoul. There are cute couples walking their dog, coffee shops opening their doors and windows to release the smells of espresso, and an overall relaxed vibe. The trees that line the streets are about five feet apart, and about twenty feet tall. To my perception of city standards, they are huge. The leaves they drop are bigger than my two feet placed together. The beautiful trees are still as green as mid-July back in the States. You see, in Seoul it will stay warm until the middle to end of October. I really love that. When I go to walk in the morning to fetch some coffee and some fresh air, the air typically has a bit of a dampness to it that I perceive as cool. But like clockwork, around ten thirty the air becomes warm and it is time to put a sun dress on. Today, particularly, on this lovely Saturday I got up around nine, and I went to get some coffee. There are about eight coffee shops within a five minute walking distance of my apartment. I think that is one of the funniest things about Seoul. They all have their own feel, but generally all of them are modern and clean looking. Wood accents, freshly polished steel, and thick paned windows that are the length of the shop that can be opened. The breeze flowing in and out mixed with the sounds of steaming milk is something I consider to be amazing. I feel so at home on my little street. I got a haircut for the first time today from a barber shop not three minutes down the street. Similar to the coffee shops, the place I got my hair cut, entitled ‘Hair Cut’, was clean, sleek and modern. All of the people working there were young Koreans that spoke very good English. Not going to lie, it made me feel very hip. The haircut was well done, quick, and cheap. I could not ask for better service but also better quality. When I think about weekends on my street, strolling along, I smile. Even though I am in the heart of Seoul, it seems as though my neighborhood is a bit slowed down, a bit removed. For anyone who will be staying in Seoul either short term or long term, feel free to contact me for the location and AirBnB listing. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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