I was so excited when I found out that Hannah's mom was coming to Korea. I was also excited because it was the first time since I've been here that I saw Hannah (who has been here for over a year an a half). Anyways we ended up going to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Lotte World. It was a crazy long day but good to see them!
The first pictures of Hannah and her mom at the Express Bus Terminal subway station.
The second gate to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. They were changing the guards right as we got there.
Some of the traditional looking guards. Note the fake beards.
Outside the palace.
Hannah forced me to stand next to the guard for a picture.
The first thing inside the palace walls. Some building I'm not sure what it was used for.
The statue is sticking it's tongue out at what would have been the water that used to run through it. It was to scare away evil spirits.
Where the King sat.
Some cool Dragon thing on the ceiling. The more claws the dragons have the more powerful the King or something. I'm probably getting that all wrong.
A painting that was done over 140 years ago. It's one of the only ones that hasn't been retouched.
Another sitting area for the King.
A place where the King, Queen and military officials would sit and read, reflect or pray.
I forgot what this is but I thought it was pretty.
The place where the King ate. There where always three tables. The biggest one had white rice with 12 side dishes. The second table had red bean rice with all the meats. And the smallest table was just for stews or soups. I think some lady would always sit at the second table and test the meat just to make sure it wasn't poisoned.
The "couch" that the King would sit on. Looks comfy.
The Queen's Garden. She was never allowed to leave the inside of the palace unless it was to move to another palace or ceremonial purposes. So she could look out at her garden for some beauty. Looked kind of sad to me.
Then we went to Lotte World. I didn't get very many pictures here but I love this one. We were waiting in line for literally over an hour for this ride. It was dark and as I took the picture I couldn't tell Hannah was making that face.
Inside Lotte World. There was an indoor and outdoor part to the amusement place.
These are our pink tails.
The first pictures of Hannah and her mom at the Express Bus Terminal subway station.
The second gate to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. They were changing the guards right as we got there.
Some of the traditional looking guards. Note the fake beards.
Outside the palace.
Hannah forced me to stand next to the guard for a picture.
The first thing inside the palace walls. Some building I'm not sure what it was used for.
The statue is sticking it's tongue out at what would have been the water that used to run through it. It was to scare away evil spirits.
Where the King sat.
Some cool Dragon thing on the ceiling. The more claws the dragons have the more powerful the King or something. I'm probably getting that all wrong.
A painting that was done over 140 years ago. It's one of the only ones that hasn't been retouched.
Another sitting area for the King.
A place where the King, Queen and military officials would sit and read, reflect or pray.
I forgot what this is but I thought it was pretty.
The place where the King ate. There where always three tables. The biggest one had white rice with 12 side dishes. The second table had red bean rice with all the meats. And the smallest table was just for stews or soups. I think some lady would always sit at the second table and test the meat just to make sure it wasn't poisoned.
The "couch" that the King would sit on. Looks comfy.
The Queen's Garden. She was never allowed to leave the inside of the palace unless it was to move to another palace or ceremonial purposes. So she could look out at her garden for some beauty. Looked kind of sad to me.
Then we went to Lotte World. I didn't get very many pictures here but I love this one. We were waiting in line for literally over an hour for this ride. It was dark and as I took the picture I couldn't tell Hannah was making that face.
Inside Lotte World. There was an indoor and outdoor part to the amusement place.
These are our pink tails.
6 comments:
Sweet pics! That palace and amusement park look pretty rock'in.
You look skinnier ;)
When we went to the Asian market to get some stuff I thought of you being in Korea shopping at their grocery stores. I was like "OMG if I had to shop at an Asian market for my food daily I wouldn't know what to buy!" In turn that would make me totally skinny since I am not all about things with tentacles! LOL
Everything looks so beautiful, the culture, and the buildings. So sad for the queen.
That is soo amazing! It's awesome you got to hang out with Hannah. I swear, she hasn't changed since elementary school. That's gotta be nice though to hang out with another American. I see that Korean culture is starting to rub off on you though. Gotta love those peace signs.
AHHh mom and sister!
I'm glad you guys had a good time!
When I show Josh all these pictures, he's going to crap his pants. The boy has gotten into asian style furniture lately, and he'd love this kind of stuff.
I'm so glad you had a good time with Hannah and her Mom - your pics are awesome! You look beautiful and happy - that makes me feel good. LUVUMUCH!!!
When you get some time would you send me an email so I will have your email address, please? And, I need you snail mail address also! Thank you Sweetheart!! God Bless!
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