Thom's POV
We're getting ready to try something new here in South Korea. This is more challenging and fun since we haven't did this in Manila.
"Kumpleto na gamit mo?" Tanong sa akin ni Ara.
"Yup. I have my trousers, extra clothes, water, ramen, flashlights and such." Sabi ko sa kaniya habang pinapakita pa yung laman nitong bag ko.
"Good. Tara na first time kong mag hiking!" Excited na sabi ni Ara. Yes. We're climbing the mountain. Hours later we reached the place. Bukhansan National Park. Sabi nila, if you're going to visit Seoul, pang 4th to sa mga dapat mong gawin dito.
Nag briefing muna yung guide and nag start na kaming umakyat ng bundok. This was our first time and this is so fun because we're doing this in a different country and I am doing this with Ara. Pero, siguro kung wala akong nakuhang donor, hindi namin to magagawa kaya sobrang thankful ako kung sino man yung donor ko.
"Okay. So from here, we only have 15 more minutes to walk and we can reach the summit." Sabi nung guide. Tumigil muna kami para makapag picture at makapag pahinga at the same time.
"Woah. Deabak. (Amazing)" sabi ni Ara habang pinagmamasdan ang napakagandang scenery. For 5 minutes, nagpahinga kami at nagpatuloy na din. Excited na din kasi kami kasi from the top, makikita mo ang view ng buong South Korea. Amazing right?
"Yes! Finally!" Sigaw ni Ara at ng iba pang mga turista ng ma reach namin ang summit.
"It's so nice up here!" Sabi ko habang pinagmamasdan ang paligid.
"Take your time and have some pictures. Yes. From here, you can see the whole South Korea. So don't miss the opportunity to take pictures. (Smile)" sabi nung guide. Oh yeah! We're really going to take pictures!
"I've visited Seoul for the 4th time now, but this is my first time here! I am definitely going back here!" Sigaw ko,
"(Chuckles) going back? Eh ni hindi pa nga tayo nakakauwi!" Sabi ni Ara at tinawanan ako,
"I mean, isa na talaga to sa mga lagi kong pupuntahan dito sa Seoul." Sabi ko sa kaniya. Kasi tuwing napunta ako dito, sa malls lang ako napunta or pupunta ako sa Jeju or Udo Island.
"Yes you're right. Super ganda ng view dito."
"Oo nga eh. Ang ganda." Sabi ko naman habang pinagmamasdan siya. Napatingin tuloy siya sa akin.
"Promise me. We'll go back to this place." Sabi niya habang nakatingin sa akin.
"I promise. (Smile)"
*click.. Click...*
Napatingin kami ni Ara sa pinagmulan ng sound.
"Opps. Sorry. You guys are so sweet. (Smile) By the way, I am Tyler Lee. I am the official photographer here and, would you allow me to post this picture in our website as one of the sweetest memories of tourists in Bukhansan?" Tanong nung photographer. Napangiti nalang tuloy kami ni Ara. It was our picture staring at each other. Ang ganda nga ng moment.
"Oh. Yeah sure. But, is it okay if we can get a copy of that too?" Tanong ko sa kaniya. Nag agree naman siya at sinabing ipi print niya mamaya sa baba.
"Ne. Thank you." Sabi namin ni Ara sa kaniya when he said thank you din for the picture. Natawa nalang tuloy kaming dalawa.
"Ayan. Nahuli pa tuloy tayo. (Laughs) ikaw kasi eh!" Sabi niya habang tumatawa.
"Anong ako? Eh ikaw nagsimula eh!"
"Whatever. Anyway, let's take a picture." Sabi niya at nilabas na yung phone niya. We took a Selca (A/N self camera. It also means "selfie" pero korean idols and korean fans often use the word "selca") and at the back of us is the wonderful view of the whole City.
"If I post this online, siguradong maiinggit ang bullies." Sabi ni Ara at natatawa pa. Kinalikot niya yung phone niya and the next thing I knew, nai post niya na sa IG. buti pa dito sa Korea mabilis ang internet. Sa Pilipinas, TURTLE eh (A/N bat ikaw thomas, hindi ka turtle? :( )Sana gawin nalang nilang Wifi Country sng Pilipinas. Para siyempre masaya, HAHAHA
Anyway, the tour guide told us na it's time to go down for Lunch. So, bumaba na kami at nag lunch sa isang resto na nagse serve ng Beef Soup. Then, sumakay na kami ng bus kasi naka ma late kami sa next tour. Next Stop: Gyeongbokgung Palace.
"Annyeonhasseyo! Welcome to Gyeongbokgung Palace. The national museum of South Korea which was used to film several dramas." Sabi nung tour guide. Kaya pala familiar tong place. Nag film na ng drama dito. Hmm which drama kaya?
"Hoy. I ready mo yang camera mo ah." Pagpapaalala sa akin ni Ara.
"Arrasseo, Yobo (grins)" matapos kong sabihin yun, napa death glare nalang sa akin si Ara.
"Yobo your face! Duh. Ugh! It's so disgusting! It's a word that was used by old couples" naiinis na sabi ni Ara sa akin.
"It's so sweet kaya!" Sabi ko at binigyan niya nalang ako ng makahulugang tingin. Nag stop kami sa isang part ng Palace kasi gustong ipakita nung tour guide kung gano ka famous tong Palace. Nasa may bandang likod kami kaya hindi namin masyadong makita. Pero, andaming camera!
Later on Ara was like, O______O why?
"Omg!" Sigaw ni Ara.
"Yes. As you can see, Korea's national girl group Girls' Generation and 2ne1 is filming a reality show in this palace." Sabi nung tour guide. Napatingin kami dun sa direction na tinuro niya. And the other girl tourists became crazy when they saw their idols. Pati tong si Ara.
"Omg! Huhuhu ANG GANDA GANDA NI SOOYOUNG. GRABE. HUHUHU" sabi ni Ara habang hinahampas hampas pa ako.
"You can take a picture since they're almost finish on filming. (Smile)" sabi nung tour guide dahilan para mas maging wild ang mga tourist.
"OMG. THOMAS. NARINIG MO YUN?!" Sabi sa akin ni Ara at hinampas pa ako.
"Oo ara! Hindi ako bingi" maya maya pa, tapos na silang mag film at lumapit sa aming mga tourist. Teka. Eto ang bias ni Ara. Omg. Ang ganda niya! HAHAHAHA
"1.2.3 Annyeonghasseyo! So nyuh shi dhe im nida!" Sabi nung snsd at nag bow,
"We are, 2ne1" Greet naman nila. (A/N hindi ko alam pano bumati ang 2ne1 HAHAHA) omo. Yung bias ni Ara, lumalapit sa direction namin.
"Hello. (Smile) I am Sooyoung." Bati niya kay Ara. Speechless tuloy ang girlfriend ko. HAHHAA na starstruck?! HAHAHA
After a while, umalis na din kami kasi mag film pa daw ng isang scene yung mga girls. Pero etong si Ara, tulaley pa din.
"Hoy. Okay ka lang?" Tanong ko sa kaniya.
"Huhuhu. Sooyoung ang ganda ni Sooyoung." Sabi niya. Mukhang wala pa din sa sarili. -___-
Well,it has been a tiring day at oras na para magpahinga kaya umuwi na kami sa hotel. We better get ready since we only have 3 more days to enjoy Seoul.
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A/N two updates for today. Hahaha I am going to search for more places. South Korea ang pinuntahan nila para habang sinusulat ko to, feel ko din na andun ako! HAHAHAHA.. Okay uh. Thanks to me you guys learned few Korean words from the previous chapter and this chapter as well. So, enjoy reading and keep on supporting this story! :)
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