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The Ponies

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August 31st 2008
Haha...well it was a Saturday morning and with no plans on the horizon it was a spontaneous decision to jump on the subway and make my way to the races. I had not been there before, because of the large distance from my place, but this day was different. As always, the subway provides interesting scenarios. Usually, I have 10-12 starring contests with the local residents, of which I usually win ... 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