Sakura

Experiencing Seoul

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May 17th 2010
This was a pretty long overdue entry of my time in Seoul. Call it writer's block, perhaps. But, wait, could it be there was just too much to record.... Travelling brings a lot of new and different experiences. I must say I had a lot a "first time" in Seoul. 1st time seeing sakura BLOOMS. Simply lovely. After a tiring overnight flight, my day brightened with views of sakura. It was pretty une ... read more

Asia » South Korea » Seoul

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Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a... ... read more