Recording summary · February 2020
My first day in KOREA
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Overview
Daniel checked out of a hotel by leaving the room key behind, traveled to South Korea, and checked into an Airbnb featuring floor heating and two beds.
Facing low funds, Daniel bought groceries for about 21,131 won, found food more expensive than anticipated, and voiced disappointment with the run-down area around Seoul Station.
Because the Airbnb booking was non-refundable for two weeks, Daniel planned to search for alternative lodging later, and prepared a two-serving beef, potato, and carrot soup for dinner.
Themes
Hotel departure and travel to a new Airbnb in South Korea.
Grocery shopping on a tight budget and reactions to food prices.
First impressions of the neighborhood near Seoul Station and future accommodation plans.
Cooking and eating a beef, potato, and carrot soup.
Developments
Daniel leaves a hotel room key behind to avoid speaking at reception.
Daniel arrives at a multi-level Airbnb in South Korea.
Daniel shops at a supermarket, spending 21,131 won on items including Cornflake bars, carrots, sausages, Maxim coffee, bread, potatoes, and discounted Australian beef.
Daniel cooks and eats beef, potato, and carrot soup in the Airbnb kitchen.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel questions why he traveled to Korea.
Daniel is unsure which of the two beds in the Airbnb to use.
Daniel wonders why the beef packaging appears to be expanding.
Daniel is unsure whether the purchased groceries will last for about three days.