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Korea: Favorite Photos from Buddha’s Birthday Celebrations
Buddha’s Birthday Celebrations This week there are Buddha’s birthday celebrations across Korea. The big day was yesterday, May 3rd. Welcome to week 326 (5/4/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. I must admit that I stayed away from the festivities this year. However, over my years in Korea, I have attended many gatherings celebrating Buddha’s birthday. Here…
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Korean Ceramics Shopping in Yeoju, Korea
Korean Ceramics Updated 2018 Two weeks ago I had a fun day ogling and purchasing a few pieces of lovely and practical Korean ceramics in the City of Yeoju, a 90-minute drive east of Seoul. Welcome to week 325 (4/27/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Come in and see the pieces that will be making their…
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Seoul’s Urban Gardens: A Photo Essay
Seoul’s Urban Gardens Seoul’s urban gardens pop up all over the city in the spring. At least that’s what I call the tiny (and sometimes not so tiny) patches of flowers you’ll find in almost every neighbourhood in the city this time of the year. Welcome to week 325 (4/20/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Sorry…
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Korea’s Cherry Blossoms: Seoul National Cemetery
Korea’s Cherry Blossoms This past week I stayed in Seoul to enjoy Korea’s cherry blossoms at their height. Welcome to week 324 (4/13/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. I spent several hours at the Seoul National Cemetery on Sunday where they were at their peak. The crowds peaked by 2:00 pm as well and it was…