big palace
hello king (and conky)
a procession of peps
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Seoul palace no.3
This is a cool palace in Seoul used by the most recent kings and their concubines... so I took my conky to have a look. That door you can see leads to a huge beautiful and supposedly secret garden but we'll get to that later.
I just wanted a pic of what is was like walking down the halls.
These animals represent those that defend the palace and are on all of the outer buildings.
The passage in the background between the two buildings is what seperates the kings and queens rooms. It wasn't mentioned but I'm guessing although relations are impolite in korea this passage was a front for "the booty call".
Before he died the king left some furniture in his room.
It's an absolutely huge place that takes an hour and half to walk around quickly.
Ok so we went through the gate and saw lots of cool stuff... suitable for a king (me) nonetheless.
I just wanted a pic of what is was like walking down the halls.
These animals represent those that defend the palace and are on all of the outer buildings.
The passage in the background between the two buildings is what seperates the kings and queens rooms. It wasn't mentioned but I'm guessing although relations are impolite in korea this passage was a front for "the booty call".
Before he died the king left some furniture in his room.
It's an absolutely huge place that takes an hour and half to walk around quickly.
Ok so we went through the gate and saw lots of cool stuff... suitable for a king (me) nonetheless.
This pond is filled with lily's and well hidden from view.
This is in the centre of the secret garden. It used to be a library but I'm guessing the king loved going here for a break from the queen and his concubines.
Those shots were all of the same place.
This is in the centre of the secret garden. It used to be a library but I'm guessing the king loved going here for a break from the queen and his concubines.
Those shots were all of the same place.
Walking around the gardens is fun but unfortnately you have to be part of a guided tour to do it as the grounds are protected like a nature reserve.
The concrete gate you can see apparently gives eternal youth to anyone who passes through it. At least thats what the inscription claims. i got a bad back rushing through.
The concrete gate you can see apparently gives eternal youth to anyone who passes through it. At least thats what the inscription claims. i got a bad back rushing through.
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