It snowed last week so I went up onto the roof to take a few pictures and I got this one of some kid going to school.
I've been told by several Koreans that Canada is "big" (true) and "cold" (partially true). But I'm pretty sure it hasn't snowed in Vancouver yet this year.
I've been living in Asia now for about 5 years, and these are the tales of some of my adventures.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Gyeongbok Palace
When Dad was here in October we went to this palace in Seoul. Because it's the biggest tourist draw in the city, a couple of times a day they have a changing of the guard ceremony.
There must have been about 30 or 40 men involved, all dressed in traditional Korean clothing. The ceremony lasted about 15 minutes, and consisted of them walking around and stopping. I didn't really understand the significance of it all, but it was still interesting to watch.
After watching the pros do it, Dad and I decided to try our own uniforms on. It was free. I don't know how those guys wore these things in the summer heat - I was cooking in it in October. Dad definitely looks more imposing.
There must have been about 30 or 40 men involved, all dressed in traditional Korean clothing. The ceremony lasted about 15 minutes, and consisted of them walking around and stopping. I didn't really understand the significance of it all, but it was still interesting to watch.
After watching the pros do it, Dad and I decided to try our own uniforms on. It was free. I don't know how those guys wore these things in the summer heat - I was cooking in it in October. Dad definitely looks more imposing.
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