• Whispers of the Orient
    The lanterns with people's prayers are hung outside the temple, around this 500 year old tree.
    More lanterns are being made. These are for sale.The happy volunteers making the lanterns.Nice picture of the pagoda at Jogyesa Temple.Even more lanterns hung above on the tree branches.A stage for performing such activities as Tai ChiWe found a nice warm tea house with special teas.The Blue House, equivalent to our White HouseAt the Blue House field.The official party place at the Blue House.Really lovely reception area.1Inside the Blue House.The residence. The President is in some hot water right now in his country.A really nice getaway house near the presidents residence .The gate which promises youth.We think this was a giraffe?We enjoyed Korean barbecue, a lot like Beni Hana only better!

    Seoul, So. Korea (day one)

    March 28, 2025 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F

    Our guide, Paul, picked us up for our Seoul exploration in his very nice car. Quite a luxury! It was cold to start but we loved seeing Jogyesa Temple!