A little culture

I had the pleasureable experience of visiting the Korean National Museum while they were hosting a cultural event outside.  I got to play traditional Korean games as well as going through the entire down stairs of the museum and seeing the entire history of the Korean peninsula.  It was a wonderful experience with my wife, father- in law, and mother- in law.  Here are a few pictures.

The steps in front of the museum.

NOT sure what I am doing.

My wife and Mother in law playing a traditional game.  I won't show you who ended up on the ground.

(yes, I do have pictures)

I did not get a chance to try this one.  Young and old spinning  something like a top.

My wife giving the drum a try.

Waiting in line.  Something I have come to expect in Korea.

I was not at good at this one.

I am not sure if my father in law was making rice cake or just getting rid of any frustrations.

  I know which 1 did.

 

A coffin of sort.

I would trade outfits with him any time.

Wow.

How did they fit that in?  I guess it is like the ship in the bottle

Now that is a throne.

Getting out to the Coex

I have sooooo very much to share since the last post.  This was a trip my wife and I took to a mall located about 20 minutes from our house.  Most of it was located underground.  In fact, it was a vast connection of small, big and even huge stores combined to form a play ground for children and adults alike.  Here is just a little sample.

Just a small portion

I had to make another visit to the Kimchi Museum.  The last time was 7 years ago.

If you are just visiting Korea you can find stores like this as well as the big name stores.

There is an aquarium to visit for a fee, but watch out for the sharks.

My wife found a huge movie theater and samsung store in the very middle.

Another view of the man eating shark.

I would have to say that this was the best expresso I have ever had.  Yes, better than any I had in Italy.

A great day.