Well what a day...we walked a comfortable 12km today. But we walked around Gyeongbokgung Palace and it was sensational. Such a massive learning experience for the group as well. Our guide, Im (Stephanie) was a wealth of knowledge and really made the palace come to life with the information she gave us. It was a hot day, 29 degree celsius which is unusual in Seoul this time of year but made for some stunning photo opportunities.
After the Palace, we went to see the Blue House, (home of the Korean President) and then onto Bukchon Hanok Village, which is a traditional village amid a bustling modern metropolis. Very eye opening, very amazing to think that people live in these buildings and put up with thousands of tourists walking around their houses all day. I must thank them for that because it was pretty sweet.
Lastly we walked to Cheonggyecheon Stream which has been restored to a sustainable green space within the city. We walked along the stream back to the hotel and now here we are, resting our feet and trying to figure out what is on the menu for dinner, it seems like it will be street food in Myeongdong.
Thank you, Jay Warren
Attached are two pictures from the Palace and Village
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