Ellui Seoul

... not is a certainty. Perhaps like the split from our ancient lineage the Archaic Homo sapiens this new species will be more adept at surviving not only on our changing planet but trials of moving outward into the cosmos. The moral and ethical hurdles involved in this process are many and should be considered critically. With new found technology we may never age or die of natural causes. We will certainly have taken the reigns from God and be able to determine our own fate. Of course the ...

... Temple right about lunchtime. They explained some of the customs, etc. then we sat down and had a free lunch that the temple provides. Apparently, it is an important part of their religion to share food. After the meal, everyone cleans up and washes the dishes. We were the only Americans and so people noticed us. A women sitting next to Ray picked up his ...

... was only $25 and got a shot. The shot made my skin a little red, I think it was because of how much they wiggled my skin after the shot but the nurse was adamant about having the doctor take a look. So he prescribed another shot of something which I didn’t know. I think it was probably an antihistamine but it had to be injected into my ass. Oh well, I ...

... Chicago, I would NEVER do that! In Chicago, you can't even turn your back to your bag without worry that it will be stolen. Seriously.

So, when I walked by the secuirty shack this morning, I thought it was funny that the door was wide open and the security guard was around the corner enjoying a walk. I'm not really sure why there is even a need for a security ...

I'll have to upload my pictures of this great antiques shopping district that I went to. It's near Dapsimni Station (답심리역) on the number 5, purple line. In case you are in Seoul or ever will be :)

I love collecting historically-connected currency. Paper money. For me, it has a connection to humanity and the historical ...

... br>Their hidden ways trickle down

Sitting on top of the pile with their crown

As time rolls on more freedoms taken

The ability to challenge tyranny is forsaken

They pull the strings of the corporations

While corporations rule the government through donations

And the government pushes you from profit

It's time now that we rise and stop it

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... and a half worth but at least it's something. I was served two delicious meals and I watched 4 movies available: Yes, Man!, The Tale of Desperaux, Bedtime Stories and Bride Wars. Upon arriving in Korea with no time to spare we were bumped off our flight and now I await my journey to Bangkok beginning in about an hour. Once I arrive in Bangkok I will cross my fingers for my Baggage to make it too!!

... this palace is to take a guided tour so that's what I did. It was interesting to learn some of the Korean history and see most of the 120 acre palace grounds. All in all, it was a pretty good day. I was glad to take this little trip and have some time on my own. For those of you who don't know, my Grandpa (my Dad's side) passed away earlier this week and his funeral was this ...

... So besides the gourmet side of Seoul, we have also taken in a sight or two. Most recently we visited the Bongeunsa Temple complex located in the heart of the financial capital of Seoul. Let me give you directions how to get there (should you ever wind up in Seoul) - take the #2 train to Samseung Station, exit out of the COEX mall exit (just the largest underground mall in Korea), and there you are! Before ...

... away across the gap in the rock where the trail leads down to the subway. The pavilion was built in 1898, one of five built that year, and the only one left standing.

There was a breeze coming down from Inwangsan, bringing a flurry of cherry blossoms through the air and onto the grass. The archers, in line, were taking turns, slow and deliberate, rushing nothing. I will return to climb Inwangsan again, but also to linger in that garden and ...