Seven hours after the plane departed, we reached the capital of South Korea, Seoul. This is the first time to the country and this is where my idols came from. I was at the loss of words and was choked with bliss when my father confirmed that we would be spending a week at Seoul. 

We went to Noryangjin Fisheries wholesale market. The market is filled with more than seven hundred stall, supplies many types of seafood. An interesting experience when we can choose the seafood we like and eat in fresh and raw at one of the several restaurants attached to the market. My parents bought a few small octopus, some shellfish and crabs. We could eat them cooked in anyway we like, or raw.

Myeongdong, which is famous for its branded cosmetics and beauty products, is one of the main shopping and tourism district in Seoul. My mother was most looking forward to this part of the trip and my father and my brother dreaded shopping. The street food were as delectable. We bought spicy rice cakes, tornado fries rolled over hotdogs and long-foot ice cream cone. 

Caribbean bay is a water park located on the outskirts of Seoul. The ticket price is pretty expensive, but it was worth the fun we had there. My parents went for the indoor course to relax from the fatigue week. My brother and I went for all thrilling rides. His favorite ride was dropping from 18 meters and a lope 360 degree. I enjoyed floating in the wave pool with a life jacket on as the wave swept by. Summer in Seoul is sizzling, so come to Caribbean Bay to chill.

On the eighteenth of June, South Korea national football team played against Russia national football team in the World Cup 2014. That day, at Gwanghwamun Square, South Korean football fans, clad in red, gathered to watch to match between Russia and South Korea. Thousands came out early in the morning to watch a live television broadcast of 2014 World Cup football match against Russia. We passed by Gwanghwamun Square in a shuttle bus to Insadong when the South Korea football team scored the first goal against Russia. The spectators orchestrated a red wave that ripped through the open space giving standing ovation to the football team. We watched as they chorused the cheers as one.

Seoul's culture was demonstrated in the Noryangin Fish Market, fashion and food in MyeongDong, fun in Caribbean Bay and unity and harmony during World Cup. I was really impressed. All in all, Seoul is perfect place to visit.