Seoul, Korea - Day 2

It's Day 2 in Suwon, Korea and we are set to go to the Korean Folk Village (KFV). Kwan has given us the directions on how to get there by taking a bus to Suwon Station then get on the free shuttle to KFV. But, we decided to take the taxi instead which cost us only 2,800KRW which is still cheaper or almost the same as taking bus but of cos with the comfort and no rushing. We purchased the entrance tickets to KFV and waited for the shuttle bus. We bought some snacks at Suwon Station before getting on the shuttle bus. The journey was short less than 20 minutes to KFV. KFV exhibits traditional Korean houses and handicraft. Managed to catch the equestrian show. On our way out, we manage to get autographs from the artists from Drama TV Novel: Dear my sister. It was an autograph session and promotion of the drama series. Was so happy!

We took the shuttle bus back to Suwon station and took taxi back to the guesthouse where we waited for Caryn's friend Min to pick us up. Min finally came and we hop on her MPV and off we go to her home but before that we stopped for dinner - ginseng chicken soup. It was very good. When about to leave we got to know that the restaurant owner previously lived in ampang kl. We stayed one nite at Min's place. Min's little boy is so cute.

Lower back pain

Having Lower back pain for the longest time

I have been diagnosed to have Spondylolisthesis L4-L5 since 2005 when I was seconded to Jakarta.  I cant recall what is the cause of it since have always been 'lasak'.  Doctor asked if I had fallen before to have cause this... cant recall.  Perhaps I did but as you know it would have been just rubbed the sore place and moved on or have a massage to ease the pain and forgot about it altogether.

My x-ray and MRI has findings that I do have a posterior displacement of L5 vertebral body over L4, with Grade 1-2 spondylolisthesis.  Though the lumbar vertebral body heights are relatively preserved, there is reduction in L4-L5 intervertebral disc space with degenerative changes of spine.

So back then in Jakarta I have gone to see the Halimun Medical Centre in Jl Halimun No 9, Guntur Setiabudi Jakarta 12980 and had my x-rays done.  Was surprised that the place is very high tech for that period of time and has given my x-rays in a CD (I forgot where I placed them).  I have left Jakarta a long while and not been there since so I have no idea if the centre is still there or have moved.  Seen the Global Chiropractic there with a doctor called Dr David Husband.  Had a few chiro sessions with him and after pain was relieved, stopped going.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Came back to Kuala Lumpur in 2007 and didnt pursue on the lower back pain other than just going to the normal massages at the all female club Philip Wain and Reborn.

Philip Wain Club membership card

I have been with Philip Wain since 2002 and enjoyed their body scrub now called Oligo.  Besides that some of their masseuse are quite good. There is no expiry of the treatment purchased.

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Reborn membership card

Reborn goes back a long way too.  They started with a 2 shop lots in Endah Parade and now they have many branches even one in Bali. Their foot reflex masseuses are very consistent but of cos I do have a favorite one.  The female masseuse for body massage is also good and helps to ease my back pain once awhile.  I have taken a group of my family members here and they enjoyed themselves being pampered.  Reborn in Taman Segar has VVIP rooms which you can have 4 pax of your friends or family members in to do foot reflex.  I do recommend those who has done tried it cos once you do, you will get addicted to it, like me : ).

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Farisa Spa

I tried Farisa Spa near Bandar Tasek Permaisuri, Cheras for the Bekam treatment.  It helps to clear the toxic from your body but you cannot do this as frequently as its recommended only like 6 months once.  It draws dirty blood from your 22 points of your body.  Your body feels lighter once you've done it. 

Excerpt from Wikipedia: 
Hijama (Arabic: حجامة‎ lit. "sucking") is the Arabic name in traditional medicine for wet cupping, where blood is drawn by vacuum from a small skin incision for therapeutic purposes.[1] It is reported that the Islamic prophet Muhammad said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is hijama, and if there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is hijama."[2]


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Pusratu - Pusat rawatan tanpa Ubat

Pusratu was recommended by a friend whose sister had treatment there before and had resolved her back problem.  I started going here from May 2013.  This place is located in Shah Alam and a bit shoddy if you go on a weekend since the offices around there are closed.  My first session was attended by the female ustazah and she assessed my problem and informed me how many sessions I need to go thru and how much it cost.  The package for me came up to RM1800 for 4 sessions (1 hour each time).  It was the most expensive treatment that I've been thru for my back pain.  I am willing to try it out despite it.  Anyway, conclusion is that it didnt work for me and I still have my pain.  I think after that it got worse since after Raya 2013, the pain seem to be more frequent and I have tingling in my right leg almost all the time.





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Just last week, a collegue recommended a chinese sinseh in SEA park PJ.  

Mr Chong has magic hands.  When he first touch my back and 'urut' my right leg numbness went off immediately. I was very impressed. I had to go for a few session like 20 and each session cost me RM50.

Uncle Steven was recommended to me by an Ustazah friend. An old man big size which hands can massage and pull you back together. I went to him twice but didn't quite work for me.  The day trip journey going down to see him would have put more pressure on my back, since had to travel from KL -JB-KL.  Treatment payment in 2014 was RM80 per session of 30-40mins. He also gives you herbal leaves to try eat there.

Seoul, Korea - Day 1

After planning for many, many weeks we (three of us gals) finally left for Seoul on Friday, 25th November 2011 night via Air Asia flight D7506 departing LCCT at 11pm and arrived Incheon Saturday, 26th November 2011 at 5.50am earlier by 30 minutes. The flight was almost full and we manage to get our seats together. Was too excited to sleep but Caryn who just arrive from Cape Town that Friday morning itself slept thru the journey.

With the new Columbia winter jacket :) , all set to pave thru the cold weather that has been forecast. We came out from the gate with our luggage (somebody has a bag in a big bag) and looked out for the bus stop that goes to Suwon our first destination. We didnt wait that long and the bus arrived at almost 9am and get on our way! Bus fare was 12,000KRW. The bus was warm and we watched thru the bus windows, passing by the places that is new to us. By over an hour, we were in Suwon.

Suwon - Hwaseong Guesthouse 26-Nov

Mr Choi (pix), the owner of Hwaseong Guesthouse picked up at the Homeplus Mart and brought us to the guesthouse. It was so sweet of the old man as he carried all 3 heavy bags. But wait, my bag was the lightest. We settled with 2 rooms (1 single and 1 double) instead of each of us single rooms since the single rooms does not have ensuite bathroom. Me & Sharon shared one double room (pix) with ensuite bath while Caryn had a single room to herself. The floor was heated...nice!

Mr Choi recommended a free tour guide which we gladly accepted. He made a call and later inform us that the guide will be with us at 12 noon. Our guide, Kwan is a university student which offers free walking guide within Suwon town. He took us to Suwon Hwaseong Museum and UNESCO World Heritage - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

How to get to Hwaseong Guesthouse?

http://www.hsguesthouse.com/direction.html

First stop is to the convenience store since my wear only once,

year 2005 Hangten shoes decided to give way - need elephant glue to stick the rubber base back.

Koreans don't understand what glue is cos they call them 3M. While I apply the glue on my shoes with Kwan's help, the two girls were helping themselves to hot sweet potatoes. It was hot and yummy.

Kwan guided and we walked to Suwon Hwaseong Museum

where it has outdoor exhibition space displaying replicas of the equipments used during the construction of the fortress. Inside exhibition halls display the overall construction process of the fortress. It has live size human statues and also the miniature bit (pix).

We left the museum and then walked towards the palace, just as we are

about to start our tour in the palace, we heard the loud music and rushed towards the frontal of the palace where the stage was already setup and performances just started. We quickly took seat on the low benches available and watched the various performances ancient and modern and was truly fascinated. The walking on the rope performance was the audience's favorite as it received a lot of cheer. It gets dark early, so after the performances, we quickly went round inside the palace and took some pictures.

As its almost dinner time Kwan showed us a restaurant that serves good beef galbi 연포갈비 (pix).

It was a very good dinner and we are all stuffed to the max. Kwan showed us the way back to the guesthouse before we part and say goodbye. I had to write a testimonial for his college reference and he insisted in bahasa. Yeah, like my bahasa is great but I did give him a good referral. I haven't heard from him so far since he mentioned he will email me.

Anyway, after that we decided go out and explore Suwon town ourselves and did a little shopping ;) We went to Missha to check out the famous BB cream.

Bought some face masks and got free samples of the BB cream. Sharon could not resist the orange red crocodile brand duck down jacket and I 'gatal' also bought a fleeced blue green jacket which I didn't even wear throughout the trip. I brought it back to KL unused since used the Columbia jacket which kept me warm all the time. We also bought not so expensive winter boots to keep our feet warm. Satisfied and also feeling a bit tired we went back to the guesthouse to retire as we look forward to another full day tomorrow. We bought a small cake on the way back and celebrated Sharon's birthday back at the guesthouse with some 10 Korean kids that had arrived at the guesthouse while we were out (pix).

saeng il chuk ha ham ni da
saeng il chuk ha ham ni da
sarang ha neun Sharon shi
saeng il chuk ha ham ni da!

Long necklaces

NNC023: Green and yellow glass bead long necklace RM 60.

NNC022: Long bronze necklace RM 25

NNC021: Red beads long necklace with BNC008 red bead braclet RM20.


NNC0020: Long necklace gold beads RM 25. BNC007 gold beads bracelet RM 20.

NNC019: Apple green and gold beads long necklace RM 25 with BNC006: Apple green and gold beads bracelet RM 20.

Semi Precious Stones Accessories

NNC002: Turquoise round and flat shaped necklace. RM 70

NNC005: Amethyst necklace. RM 60













BNC002 & ENC01: Blue green glass bead bracelet RM 35 and earrings RM 15.










NNC016: Blue green glass bead long necklace. RM 70














NNC015: Bronze beads necklace. RM 30






















NNC014: Elegant white beads necklace. RM 50










NNC003: Tiger eyes stick and yellow acrylic necklace. RM 35

















NNC009: Pink hearts and rose glass beads with white crystal chips long necklace. RM 70












NNC008: Rose quartz with pink jade long necklace. RM 60

NNC001: Semi circle blue crystal with white pearls necklace. RM 40

NNC004: Red crystal with onyx necklace. RM 60

NNC007: Rose quartz with green jade short necklace. RM 50

NNC006: Turquoise chips and square blue green glass beads necklace. RM 70

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