Gwang Hwa Moon

Gwang Hwa Moon Square is this massive courtyard plaza in front of a beautiful historical palace.  On one end of the square is a large statue of Great King Sejong.

A different angle of King Sejong taken from the subway stairs.

On the other end is a forbearing statue of Admiral Yi Soon-Shin. 

This square draws tourists from many countries because a popular Korean tv series called “Iris” filmed an epic fight scene here. A friendly Korean tour guide walked around the square, talking to visitors and explaining Korean history. He was dressed like an imperial palace guard. I took a photo of him meandering. His colors stood out so well!

I’m noticing I like women in uniform:

Eun (Jason) and I live 350 miles away from each other in California, so we did the logical thing and decided to meet halfway, in Korea. @ Coffee Bean in Myung-Dong, with our good friend Kim HyunJoong winking at us from outside.

Speaking of Coffee Bean, it just doesn’t sound the same in Korean …

Finally, I leave you today with this. 

Churros. Slush. Beer.