Andong - Deep into South Korea

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August 15th 2018

Published: August 15th 2018

Dear All Greetings from Andong, the second of my three quick stopovers in the depths of Korea, between Busan and Seoul. By quick, I mean two nights. I usually prefer to spend three nights in a place, unless it’s a place like Andong which only really seems to warrant two. Despite only spending two nights here, I have really enjoyed being here. It’s a lovely city, small and compact, friendly, a... Read Full Entry

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Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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Confucian Land, Andong

The Japanese invasion of Korea, Jinjuseong Fortress

Confucian Land, Andong

This didn't feel too comfortable. It was a simulation of the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. You were given the chance to act as a Korean scholar, defending the fortress of Jinjuseong. Using a laser crossbow, you could blast the Japanese invading soldiers and horsemen... It was a lesson in serving one's country during a national crisis, with "loyalty, righteousness and sacrifice".

Confucian Land, Andong

Me, shooting at Japanese invading forces. This was completely at odds with my completely benevolent feelings towards Japan, but I thought I'd at least give it a go... (sorry Japan...)

Confucian Land, Andong

I was right, the South Korean flag is indeed a representation of the yin-yang symbol of Confucianism. The design in the middle intrigues me though, it has three parts not just two, and was actually used on the Busan metro map to denote a station where there was an interchange.

Confucian Land, Andong

This seems like a local traditional pastime here, something about two people lifting themselves up on blocks of wood using ropes. A pity I can't read Korean, I would know what this was all about...

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Me and Confucian himself (I think...)

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Yay, I can indeed write using the Korean script!!

Spa Land

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Downtown Area

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Hahoe Folk Village, Andong

Bus stop, with the city's cute Confucian scholar cartoon emblem

Hahoe Folk Village, Andong

Me and my trusty wheels for my visit

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19th August 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

More time
Did you feel like you needed more time in this town? I feel like you left your heart in Japan. Thank you for taking us along on this journey.

19th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Andong and Japan
Although I enjoyed Andong very much, I still feel that two nights there were enough. Gosh, I think you hit the nail on the head there, in that I may have left my heart in Japan. I've been trying hard not to, but I really have missed it...! Perhaps this is the ingredient needed for a return visit at some point...! Thanks so much for reading my blogs, and for your lovely and very encouraging comments :)

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