Trips in Korea

It's been a few months now that I've been seeing Lee. Through our time together, we've spent time exploring various places in Korea including several historical ones. I wanted to show Lee the insanely huge underground Kyobo bookstore. Unfortunately, the bookstore was closed until August for renovations. We decided to pop out of Gwanghwamun station to look around since we were already there. We were greeted by the sights of children running in and out of spraying fountains, the King Sejong statue, and the Admiral Yi Sun shi statue. Walking around the area, we found out that there were museums underground that told the stories of both King Sejong and Admiral Yi's lives.

We decided to visit the Yi sun shi museum first. I was highly surprised at how well the museum was put together. The information was displayed in such a way that had both me and Lee amazed at the the Admiral's life and accomplishments. We played a cannon shooting game, watched a video on Yi sun shi's battles, and Lee played this strange oar rowing game. It was amazingly impressive how Yi sun shi never lost a naval battle and won battles against 200 ships with only 15 ships. Even more impressive was the fact that he won battles without any damage to any of his ships. After wandering through the museum, Lee and I stopped by a little corner where one could write their name in hangul on rice paper. Here's a photo of Lee demonstrating some very nice hangul writing. ;)

All in all, it was yet another great day spent exploring with Lee. I always have an amazing time with Lee. This trip was a bit educational, but others have been purely spontaneous and truly memorable. I'm not one to deviate much, but Lee likes to explore. I can honestly say that I wouldn't have seen or experienced some of the coolest things I've seen in Korea if he hadn't suggested a 'bit of a wander.'

We went to drink tea in the fabric cafe near the Incheon subway station. It was a little cafe off a side street, but the experience was so peaceful. I couldn't remember feeling that sense of peace as though everything was right and perfect. I look forward to more time with him and what the future will bring.