This past Saturday morning after spending the night in Seoul, I decided to take a walk around downtown and found myself at Seoul's largest palace, Gyeongbokgung. Originally built by King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty, somewhere around 15oo's.
On my way to the palace I walked by the entrance of another palace named, Gyeonghuigung. This was completed in 1623. Above, this colorful drum deserved a close up. Beautiful vibrant colors.
Everyday between some morning hours they have the changing of the guards. not sure if this guard was sticking his tongue out for the camera.
walking along the Palace wall on my way to the main attraction, well at the time I was just going for a walk, and had no plan of visiting any tourist site.
Arriving at the gate of Gyeongbokgung, another display of intense looking guards in their Joseon attire.
B&W side profile, armed and ready for intruders.
i think the guards lured me in, before buying a 3000W ticket, then on my way to check out the palace area....
so serious looking...
the map of Gyeongbokgung
colorful rafters....
interesting latches.
some of the stone work....
This is Gyeonghoeru, a pavilion resting on 48 stone pillars, back in the Joseon dynasty, state banquets were held here.
traditional hanoks...housing
look up at a window and colorful rafters...
more hanoks...
hexangonal pavilion built by King Gojong
this is above the National Folk Museum....didn't take the time to check out the museum, so...at some point i'll have to come back.
some stone figures...
met up with a friend for lunch...some pajeon, tofu, and tofu soup. a nice healthy meal!
Ready for the shot....say Kimchi, LOL!
Until next time....Annyeong-hi gaseyo!
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