After we toured the grounds of the palace, we went to the National Folk Museum which is also on the property.
We had been at the palace and the museum for about 3 hours and we needed a hearty Korean meal...
After lunch we headed to Changdeokgung Palace, which has a 'secret garden' at the back of palace. You used to be able to explore the palace and garden freely, but too many people damaged the grounds over the years so you must take a guided tour. The English tour wasn't for an hour, so we joined the Korean tour and it was just fine.
After Changdeoukgung we headed to Insadong, which is a long shopping street with small side streets that veer off and you can explore. We bought some unique items here and some funny little items too. After awhile though you start to see a lot of the same stuff and there is a fine line between cool stuff from Korea and Korean junk. I'm excited though to review all the 'cool stuff from Korea' we picked up.
After Insadong we were beat...we had been out about 9hours and as you know I had gotten up at 5am. So we took the subway back to the hotel and just had a light dinner at the lobby bar at the hotel.
We had a wonderful day! The Korean palaces were spectacular and something I didn't know I would ever see in my life. We are really enjoying Seoul and feel like we are really getting to know the vibe of the city and how to navigate it. Though every day our thoughts are consumed with Gabe and that we'll be a family VERY soon.
Today we are heading to Seoul Tower, the Korean War Memorial, Itaewon (for the scroll guy!), and hopefully the toy district if we have time.
11 comments:
Seoul has a "toy district?" How cool!!
The city looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. We'll need to think about planning our own trip, eventually. I LOVE the detail in the eaves of the temple, beautiful! Enjoy your last day as a child-free couple & do something spontaneous. Your life is about to change. You're so close!
Sounds like you are having fun! Is it really hot? I love what you said about there being a fine line between cool stuff from Korea and Korean junk. Truer words have never been spoken, and I recall thinking the same thing when we were there.
I want to hear more about the toy district too - I'm intrigued :)
Good advice from Sarah B. about doing one last cool, spontaneous thing as a couple. Things will never be the same!!! In a good way, of course.... :)
Love seeing what you did. Great pictures. It is like a little sneak preview of what we'll be seeing very shortly. We leave for Seoul on Wednesday...just as you are returning. We'll carry the torch next, I guess...who will be next?
I'm so impressed with how much you guys are fitting in! Go you! We loved GP and Insadong... and I love seeing all the pics of you both. I wish we had made it to the Folk Museum but it was not meant to beLast ones just the two of you...
I can't wait to see what tomorrow (today for you) brings sight-wise.
Oh it sounds like you are having a wonderful time! It brings back so many memories. I'm so glad you are posting while you are there.
Man, you guys really packed it in! I'm impressed. And so, so jealous. It brings back so many memories... :)
i agree. . .the memories!!!! there are days i wish i could snap my fingers and be back there. . .one day we will.
you are packing it in! i'm glad you are getting to do so much! just a little while longer and Gabe will be in your arms forever!
It looks like you are having so much fun! And, what beautiful pictures!!! I'm so glad you are posting every day ~ it is so much fun to follow along. :)
what fun! that lunch sure looks yummy! i remember visiting some of the palaces when i was there back in 98. they're amazing! glad to hear you're enjoying seoul!
This is so exciting!! I am thrilled for you! Can't wait to meet Gabe!! Safe travels home!
Love,
Monique
I totally missedt he toy district! Wish we had gone to the Folk Museum - next time. I LOVED the Changdeokgung Palace too. Sounds like you have everything well planned!
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