Busan (formerly Pusan), Korea - Tuesday
Our ship docked right near downtown on a beautiful clear and sunny day. We took a taxi to the fish market with our friends; it was only $5 ($1.25 each as opposed to the shuttle arranged by Princess at $5 per person).The fish market differed from Tokyo's in that the smell greeted us as we climbed out of the cab - obviously not as fresh. This market was outside and there was a great array of fish and shellfish species, but it didn't seem to cater to the wholesale market. It appeared to be run totally by women which was how it originally started. Hours later it was very hot and the fish still laid out there and flies were landing.
A stroll around town landed us in a street that was petshop after petshop with dozens of puppies flirting with us and begging for adoption - all of them the small breeds. In between, were doggie boutiques withthe most wonderful choice of clothing for the pampered pooches and grooming parlours full of little dogs with curlers in their hair. I tried not to think of where the puppies were bred.....puppy farms? can't bear to think of it. At least when they are bought, they are treated wonderfully. They really love and spoil their pets.
Prices are generally high in Busan but we did find some retractible hiking poles for $10 each - at least $50 in Canada and up t$200.
We walked back to the ship eventually. It was getting really hot so we stayed in the shade.
The ship sailed at 5 pm.
posted by O'Leary @ 6:24 PM
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