Friday, August 29, 2008

The Creepy Theme Park and Matt the Victorious

I vanquished the hornets, just in case any of you were holding your breath.

So this morning I went in search of the rumoured zoo, Chiaksan Dreamland, to try out my massive lens and get some exploring out of my system. I ended up five km from where I intended, but managed to make my way there with directions from a few strangers (my Korean is improving). It was a haunting scene. If you've seen Shrek, you know the part with the big empty theme park? Well that was me, complete with cheesy Korean amusement park music. Empty- Not a soul. I found someone to pay, asked him if they had animals (more Korean) and set off on my search. Empty theme parks are creepy just so you know. Eventually I found the animals, all kinds of deer, bears, lions and tigers. All in really cramped stinky cages. I felt bad for them. Even worse the fencing was really tight so you could barely take a picture. I managed a couple worth keeping - but that's about it. Not the biggest hit of the year.


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well, Victorious Matthew, I'm glad your hornets are gone. I did smile thinking of you drawing pictures of hornet's nests while searching for Raid. :)

Yes, I'll bet that empty amusement parks are creepy. Dad and I once watched a weird modern version of Romeo and Juliet - and there was an abandoned amusement park in that ... it was quite "spooky" even in broad daylight. :(

I like your tiger picture ... looks like he was showing off for you!

Have a happy weekend,

Mom

Anonymous said...

I take it that zoos aren't a main attraction there. And maybe not too many animal rights activists either. Sad. - Dad

Anonymous said...

Yeah, and I'm rather afraid of clowns, too, while we're on the subject of things creepy...

Great shots with your 'creeper lens' Matt!

Hey, only 35 days now 'til the start of the NHL season, wonder what sort o' coverage you'll get over in Korea? Oh, I don't mean to squeal on anyone, but recently I saw somebody wearing what seemed to be your old vintage Canucks t-shirt.

Happy Labour Day weekend!

Uncle Bill

Anonymous said...

Dear matt,

Your photos are awesome but it looks to me like the tiger is going...

flaaaaahhhhhh! and trying to spit out something he didn't think tasted so good! Its hilarious... you should put it on your photos for sale!

Love Auntie Bianca xoxoxo