I’m thoroughly enjoying myself here in South Korea, it’s only been a week but it feels like we’ve been her a lot longer. I’ve been out and about most of the time, not really got much time on the net, so thought I would just post up some random pics of things I’ve been photographing. Food will no doubt feature heavily, I’ve been eating a lot…last night we went out for dinner three times. I shall be returning to Japan over weight and happy.
Anyway, some random images, first, metal chopsticks, it’s said that this tradition started with Kings of old who were afraid of being poisoned, so they used silver chopsticks as they believed any poisons would taint the colour of their chopsticks and therefore provide a life saving warning.
Gimbap, very like Japanese norimaki, but filled with pickles and spicy meats. A fine way to start the day.
Guards outside Bongisak belfry in traditional costume.
On the underground trains people can get a signal on their phones and don’t think twice about shouting down it. This would be heavily frowned upon on Japan, but I kind of like being on the trains here, they feel a bit more lively.
The Korean declaration of independence which has been inscribed onto the wall of Dongnimun station and a statue dedicated to those who fought for independence from Japan outside the station.
Some scenes from Korean style markets where you can sit down with the locals and sample the weird and wonderful foods on offer at dirt cheap prices. The deep fried food and anything spicy tastes amazing and you can fill up for a couple of hundred yen (about 2 dollars)The things that look like bugs are boiled silk worm larvae. They smell terrible and taste awful. When in Rome though….
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Great to see S.Korea through your eyes. You bring a place we’ve never been to into our living rooms – love it!
Did you have the silkworm larvae with mayonnaise?
Do you enjoy traveling in South Korea?
I also love local and wonderful food there. Spicy but taste great.
Did you see someone sells products and put on my kneećon the train there? When I visit South Korea, it was surprise for me.
These news articles enchant to me, I enjoy them and I like to stop me in each photography. The food position is magnificent.
Warm greetings
Stoo, it’s not Japan so no mayo with the silkworm larvae, just kimchee. Nobuyuki, I have seen the people in the train selling things. A surprise to me too at first. Angel, thanks for stopping by again an leaving some comments.
Mmmmm. Rice Krispies.
They’re a bit more like Coco Pops Nick
Wonderful photos and great documentation of life! i particularly like the statue
lovely PoV and great background combination. Nicely done
Hi. l am soo’s friend Sun young.
l like your pics.^^
l can’t eat korean food well in UK,but l am full of your photos,now.
lf you don’t mind,can l take your some photos to my blog?
cheers! Tara!