Getting Closer to Seoul

So far, we've cumulatively been in transit for 24 hours since we left Summit-- either on a plane or in a car. Three of those hours today were riding along the coast and the highway back from the northeast to the more central Seoul. We left the sunny clear skies of Mt.Sorak to a rainy satellite of Seoul and the famous Korean Folk Village. Dating back to Joseon Dynasty, the village of over 260 buildings is a testament to the former President of Korea who wanted to make sure that the culture and history of the nation is not forgetton as the world changes. We walked through looking at the various types of architecture from the time period, seeing the incredibly advanced technology (can you say radiant heat flooring?!), and trying to identify the many plants and trees. Both of us remain awed at the art form it is to grow rice. It is actually hard to describe the feeling and energy of this place and the amazing respect that the Koreans have for their history and for sharing it with the world.