Out of Rhythm but I Still Got Seoul


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March 8th 2008
Published: March 8th 2008
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Kamsa hamnida! It was an arduous battle, but I reached Seoul. It feels nice to be in my motherland. Nobody stares @ me like I'm sticking out like a sore thumb, even though I do look quite different than most Koreans (dress and face-wise). I've learned that most people think I am at least somewhat Japanese. This is blowing my mind. Seoul is on par, for me at least, with Rome. It's a huge city, but ... Read Full Entry



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Dongdaemun Night MarketDongdaemun Night Market
Dongdaemun Night Market

Is that slow shutter speed and a ridiculiously amazing light ray coming from that light? Someone pick Dan's face up off the floor.
Dongdaemun Night MarketDongdaemun Night Market
Dongdaemun Night Market

An outlet from the Han River. I just can't get enough of colored water @ night.
Dongdaemun Night MarketDongdaemun Night Market
Dongdaemun Night Market

You're blowing my mind right now, Carl.
Dongdaemun Night MarketDongdaemun Night Market
Dongdaemun Night Market

How about the other side?
Dongdaemun Night MarketDongdaemun Night Market
Dongdaemun Night Market

I love Korean food. But I didn't buy from these ladies. They didn't look happy about it. I already had bimbimap, what can I say?
Daehangno DistrictDaehangno District
Daehangno District

Bustling Seoul.
Daehangno DistrictDaehangno District
Daehangno District

Interesting lights outside my hostel. The white outline one was from a building some ways off.
InwangsanInwangsan
Inwangsan

Burnt building.
Seodaemun PrisonSeodaemun Prison
Seodaemun Prison

One of the cell blocks.
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Seodaemun Prison

Solitary confinement.
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Seodaemun Prison

Kids playing tag.
Seodaemun PrisonSeodaemun Prison
Seodaemun Prison

Secret entrance the Japanese used to take dead bodies to a nearby cemetary.
Changdeokgung PalaceChangdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace

The King throne. I could totally make a fancier one.
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Changdeokgung Palace

So I figured out what the pots were for: they held water in them to stave off the evil "fire" spirits. Fires were common in the summer.
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Changdeokgung Palace

Lines? Check. Texture? Check. B&W? Check.
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Changdeokgung Palace

Much to Dan's chagrin.
Changdeokgung PalaceChangdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace

These figures were placed on every corner of every roof, with the royal houses having more. They ward off evil spirits.
Changdeokgung PalaceChangdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace

I dunno...a door?



8th March 2008

Intense travels
Wow, it sounds like you have been through a lot to get to Korea. I applaud your ability to survive on your arduous journey. I´m pretty sure I wouldn´t have made it in China. Nice pics of the guards, especially the one from behind with the flags obscuring their bodies. And I am looking for my face after the pic with the street and the lights. I mean, whatever. It sounds like you are enjoying Korea a little more than China so far. Keep up the good work on your travels. And what is this secret project you are cooking up in your head?!?
8th March 2008

More n'sync than you think
Hilarious as always with your social commentary. I peed myself. i am hoping you find that INKAS office so I can score points for telling you about it. tally ho! luv, me

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