Four Months in Korea...

"This wreath I bring is a gift from the people of one country to the people of another. Never mind which countries, think of people..."
Cat's Cradle, Ch. 114

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Pictures are worth a thousand words...

So here are some pictures.
gotta make it quick so I can see more, live more, eat more.
Click the pictures to expand. Read on.
Kimchi is delicious
Manduguk, Dumpling soup
One of the many views of Seoul
Coffee drink of some sort
Chillin' with a shake and a cigar
Saw this place in passing, the name escapes me now.
Dressing up as a scholar from the Joseon dynasty. The two cranes represent this.
Street view better than Google can do.
Tea ceremony in a traditional house (Hanok)
Jjimdak - a spicy clear noodle dish with succulent morsels of chicken (Watch out for bones)

Rooftops of Hanoks in Insadong
Wall art with messages and couples signing their names.


Rooftop view of Insadong


Looked over a ledge and found this.
I didn't even collect on this but I really should've, knowing how amazing food is here...


There were some more things I wanted to photograph and take footage of, but of course my fancy-schmancy DSLR ran out of battery. I will return to the same spot and take better pictures of the wonders I found as I progressed down Insadong.


I found out how to use the Seoul subway, which I had approached with some degree of trepidation. However, with touchscreen informational terminals located with a special button for foreigners, I found it incredibly easy to navigate. The trains were massive and the entire subway was spotless and high-tech. At no point was I ever in fear of being robbed or accosted by strangers. This is a smart city.


Until next time.



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