January 1, 2006
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Namdaemun - South Gate to the old city of Seoul
Namdaemun
I spent the final hours walking the streets of downtown Seoul. My first stop before heading to Jonggak was Namdaemun.
Namdaemun - 5:30 p.m.
It is Number One on the list of Korean national treasures.
It was the main gate in the fortress wall of Seoul. The name, Namdaemun, means "Great South Gate" and was the south gate to the ancient capitol. It was constructed during the Joseon Dynasty, in 1398, and rebuilt in 1448. It is the largest gate in Korea.
Namdaemun - two second exposure
Namdaemun - 5:45 p.m.
I arrived a few minutes before they turned the lights on.
Detail of the top of the structure.
A 1634 text called "Jibongyseou" claims this lettering was done by Prince Yangnyeong. I don't know what the translation is.
Tomorrow I will have pix from the rest of my walkabout. Happy New Year!
Comments (18)
Beautiful photos, Jim.
Happy New Year!
hugs,
wf
These a great photos! They make me wish I could go traveling.
Greer
Wonderful photos. Happy New Year to you!
Happy new year Jim!
Asia's cool. Long time no visit. Happy New Year, Jim.
Beautiful. Simly gorgeous, Jim.
Happy New Year!!!!
Great pictures! And as to your question to me about the pork on everything - I really don't know. When I was there, I don't recall pork being everywhere...in fact, my mom's family rarely eats pork (mostly beef if anything)....not sure about pigs not being animals either. My grandma raised pigs (and dogs) for eating, but sometimes they just ended up as pets. I'll ask my mom and grandma since she's here about the pork thing and let you know!!!
LOVE the pics...so gorgeous! Happy New Year!!
... happy new year my friend ... here's a *hug* for you ... i will e-mail you soon ...
~ the angel
Great walkabout, mate! You are a a brilliant photographer and poet. Thank you for the journey. I still owe you an email!
The photos, the color is breathtaking as is your experience. Enjoy it all and give reminders to come see. I am always sorry at what I miss and have to repeat that statement for other sites and xanga friends as well. Life is short, Jim. Live what you see while you have the opportunity. Have a wonderful 2006.
Hugs from this part of the world,
Wow, beautiful pictures you have there. Cheeky, I guess it's just an English term then? It means brash/audacious/cocky.
looks like you are a having a fantastic time! i have not been around to anyone much of late, unfortunately. now that i dont sit behind a desk all day, its hard to find time to blog! lol wishing you happiness this new year. thanks, april
it is the goo goo dolls, called better days...one of my new favorites! thanks, april
Beautiful photos! Happy New Year to you & yours as well.
these are great pictures i wish i had been there to experiance the beauty of it myself,happy new year my friend,sheila
Speaking of cool photos... wow! At least you actually took those, I just google-searched the one I used for my post. Looks like you had a wonderful time with the sightseeing, you did a great job with the images. Happy New Year!
that's beautiful wish I could go ther one day
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