One thing that's interesting about bowling in Korea is that you can't drink or smoke in the alley. For a country that drinks almost constantly and allows smoking indoors, I found this rather remarkable. Instead, bowling patrons drink canned coffee and Vitamin Water. Further surprising, for a country that is technology-obsessed (hello LG & Samsung!) their score monitors were rather simplistic. There were no fancy colors or flashing pictures. No tips on how to throw the ball and no big animation when you get a strike or a spare. Heck, there weren't even individual monitors where you could input your name and correct mistakes.
Still, it was a fun night. Does anyone not have fun while bowling? It's one of those sports that you love to hate but secretly love.
rockin' it at the alley
the whole alley had only about 10 or so lanes.
I'm surprised they don't have more technologically advanced computers. I <3 Bowling but just suck at it. Looks like you had a fantastic time :) (and YAY for no smoking inside!)
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the U.I.C bowling alley in Chicago. You take a paper and keep score with your friends. It's awesome!! =D
ReplyDeleteI see you've gone bowling a few times. I came across you when I googled "bowling in seoul". Have you ever been bowling in Uijeongbu? Do you know if there are any places to bowl there?
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ReplyDeleteSorry for the delayed response. I was away on vacation :)
I've never been to Uikeongbu so I have no idea if there are bowling alleys there. My guess is that there is one though. I have been in some teeny tiny towns that have had alleys.
The one near me is called 볼링 센터 (or Bowling Center). You could also ask around for a 볼링장 (Bowling alley).
Good luck!
Where is the bowling alley in Yeongtonggu? I live in yeongtong and am looking maybe to do this on this coming Chuseok Monday, 2011. I live near Maetan park.
ReplyDeleteSorry I never got back to you, Doug. Your email got lost in my inbox. I hope you figured it out. Were you able to find it?
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