Budding weeping willows and cherry blossoms combine to make a spectacular scene Today is our last full day in South Korea. It was a packed agenda. We started at the Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea’s finest ancient monuments. This temple is the crowning jewel of Silla architecture. Erected in the sixth century, Bulguksa is known for its double staircase, grand halls, statuary, and for having not one but two pagodas (a rarity). The entire complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Beautiful views now matter where you look...
Beautiful views now matter where you look...
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Next stop, Seokguram Grotto, yet another UNESCO site. This man-made eighth-century grotto was designed to house a massive Buddha statue positioned to face out to sea. The Buddha has one hand draped toward the earth (to show his connection to this life) and the other resting in the meditative position on his lap (showing his contemplation).
We heard from our friends in the 3/27 departure date. As they returned from the Day in the Life experience they came across a demonstration on the streets of Seoul. Some of them got off the bus to “join” the protesters. Unlike most o the people we have met who want reunificiation, this group of protesters love Trump and want the US to nuke NK. "One of the activists wanted us to join them for Easter. There may have been as many police as protesters..."
