This is Sam and I standing next to one of the Korean Palace Guards. I think they are similar to the British ones as you aren't allowed to touch them and they don't move. I noticed up close that their beards were glued on though.
This is the King's chambers in Deoksugung Palace. Many of Korean's foreign policies were made in that structure back in the day.
This is Seoul Tower. Its rests atop a mountain in in the middle of the city. It boasts a height of 225m, but I think that may be including the mountain because the tower didn't seem that big although it did reveal a good view of the city. It was a little rainy on the day we were there so it wasn't great but you must be able to see a lot more when it is clear.
Another picture from inside Deoksugung Palace. It is like a tiny, old village inside a big modern city. These are buildings that the king's helpers used to live in. Nice architecture in the buildings, although they have been restored since the Japanese destroyed most of the original buildings. Oh.. those Japanese...
More coming.
3 comments:
hey Trevor! It's Anne (Med/Syd sophs 2003-4!) how's it going?! I'm in the lovely town you just visited...Seoul...we're in the north east part - Nowon it's called. Based on your blog it sounds like you're having a blast! if you wanna check out our blog it's anneandcolin.blogspot.com hope you continue to have a blast in this interesting country of Korea!
Do you have one of those glued on beards???Or haven't you shaved in a while??(KIDDING).Great pictures!!!Virginia
seoul looks like a cool city to check out!!!
love the pictures!
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