Gyeongbokgung Palace (really fun to type out...)

Today after visiting the Japanese embassey, Bret spotted a palace of sorts on a map inside the visa building that we were really close to, so we decided to go have a look. It was really nice and the palace was impressively intricate. Bret got a cheap audio tour headset and would say what it was saying to me, so it was funny having him trail after me, reciting the contents of the audio tour.

It was a bit sad, though. The tape said that almost all of the buildings on the castle grounds were burned down during one Japanese occupation or another, and it was dissappointing to learn about Japan's rocky past with Korea. All of the buildings were rebuilt, though, in the 1800's, and it was nice strolling the grounds, even if Bret was bombarding me with trivia the entire time :D




During the flag ceremony. The flags used at the palace were so bright and colorful, and I love the way they flow in the wind.