Memory Lane: Korea 2 years ago Day 2, Part 1

5/19/2011 Our first half of the day was our guided tour around some popular parts of Seoul. We went to two different palaces, ate lunch and went through Insadong Market just to get ourselves acquainted with the place with plans to come back another day to shop. Our volunteer tour guide was a college student at that time. Most of the volunteers do this just to practice their English. J spoke very good English and didn't have any problems communicating with us. She took us to the subway and gave us helpful tips to navigate the subway.

 We went to Gyeongbokgung Palace first. I found it interesting to see this historic site surrounded with skyscrapers.

 We got there not long before the "change of guards" show started. I can't quite recall the term for it.

 

 How about that woman carrying that big load on her head! Wow!

 We either took the bus to Insadong or from Insadong to close to the guest house.

 

Finally time to eat at this place in Insadong Market!

 Bibimbap. Yum!

 Gimbap! Yum! Wiggly still likes this stuff.

 Some super spicy noodle stuff. 

 Some type of kimchi.

 Saw and smelled this concoction in Insadong. Fried worms. No thanks!

Hurry, hurry, you're going to be late for the first meeting of your son!

Thank you GM for all the photographs!

AC