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October 5th 2016

Published: October 7th 2016

We spent May and June packing and preparing to vacate our apartment in Kaohsiung and leave Taiwan. What a fabulous 3 years we spent living in and learning about a different culture. It rained heavily the last 5 days we were in Kaohsiung and that made moving boxes, closing accounts and ending services a bit of a challenge. The rain had gotten to us. We were drying our clothes in the apartment, in ... Read Full Entry

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Canadian Statistics

Each of the allied countries, and their contributions to the Korean War were listed. The names of all who gave their lives are engraved on the pillars.

Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market is the largest market in Korea and is filled with countless shops and street stalls. They line the alleys, selling clothes, household items and food. This market is famous for it low prices and hospitality.

This man in 'Drag'

This was an example of what the vendor does to prompt people to come and buy from his stall. He had the crowds laughing BUT also shopping from his bins.

Shopping paradise!

The stalls went on and on and on, street after alley.....

Namsan Seoul Tower cable car

Standing 2367m tall is the N Seoul Tower. We took took the cable car from Namsan Park to the base of the tower, then the elevator up to the top of the N Seoul Tower just as the sun was setting.

View from the Cable Car

Notice the cables. Our car could easily carry 30 people as we rose or descended.

Fantastic view of Seoul

On each window was the name of a city or 2 and how far away it was. Notice Vancouver? It was magical to see the lights of Seoul come on.

Namsan Seoul Tower

The photo with us inset with the tower was a good memory. The view was less smoggy in this photo.

Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest royal palace built in the Joseon Dynasty some 500 years ago.

History of Gyeongbokgung Palace

This gives the history of this massive area set in downtown Seoul Korea.

Our Guide

Our guide was delightful! She took a liking to Linda and spoke freely with her as we strolled from building to building learning about the Gyeongbokgung Palace. This was a view looking back at the entrance to the palace area.

Throne Room

King Taejo had 3 dragons painted on the ceiling of the reception hall. They were to stand as his guards forever. They are still in existence. Notice the brilliant colors.

Traditional Korean attire

Here we pose with some passing high school girls. The new trend is to dress in traditional garb and be photographed with others. The students were gracious and grateful.

By the Lotus Pond

The guide and Linda connected well. Notice the lotus blossoms in the background. At the end she insisted on having her photo taken with Linda.

Changing of the Guard

The pomp and pageantry of the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Flowers in Gwanghwamun Square

This broad elongated square was across from the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The flowers were stunning and the walk up to the palace from was grand.

Stately Statue

This statue was created to commentate Admiral Yi Sun-sin the creator of the Geobukseon warship that assisted Korea in resisting Japanese attacks.

Lost Students

While we lived in Taiwan we had heard of a ferry full of students that died as a result of being overloaded. Here are the photos of those lost Jeju Island students. Such a needless loss of lives.

Iphone repairs in an hour

Wow! Finally Maurice could get his iPhone front camera replaced in 1 hour for $40.

Cheonggyecheon Stream

In downtown Seoul a 10.84k stream has been created on order for people to relax and enjoy nature. In 2005 it was transformed into an ecological park. It claims 22 bridges that shine under fantastic lighting.

The start of Cheonggyecheon Stream

A lovely start to the tranquil steam and it's surroundings amid a bustling city.

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