We've had a lot going on the last couple of days. I'm sorry this post is late-sometimes I just have to go to bed!! I have been so proud of our kids. They are behaving very well and are enjoying their daily schedules.
Yesterday, Wednesday, we went to the Gyeonbok Palace in Seoul. It is know as the main palace for the King and Queen and their family. The original palace was built over 600 years ago. The kids marveled at the beautifully painted building, the furnishings, and the very short doorways!
After a wonderful lunch of bibim bap, we went to the Seoul National Folk Museum. Before our schedule started, we had a little fun in front of the museum!
Our first activity at the museum was to learn traditional Korean Mask Dancing. The kids were really good sports and had a lot of fun. Taking this video was difficult because I was laughing so hard!
After dancing, we went to another part of the museum for traditional Korean paper crafts. The students will all have something nice to bring home to their families!! We've all grown since preschool and all of our items actually look like they are supposed to!
Today, we started with a trip to the Gunpo City Waste Incineration facility. It was very interesting. The guide showed us how through a large recycling program and the incineration plant, they are able to greatly reduce the amount of waste that goes into their landfills. This huge facility runs with only 44 employees and their emissions are well below government limits.
After lunch in Seoul, we enjoyed a little shopping time. Here you see Courtney and a new shrimpy friend she made during lunch (eyes and all!). While shopping, we saw a famous Korean celebrity doing an appearance at Dunkin Donuts.
After shopping, we traveled to the Blue House. This is where the president of Korea lives and works, exactly like the American White House. The grounds here are absolutely stunning. The tour guide shared with us the place where the first Blue House stood and was torn down after the Japanese occupied it, the feeling being that the Japanese ruined the spirit of the place. We were not allowed to take very many photographs, but you'll enjoy seeing us with our umbrellas!!
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3 comments:
good Job Mom is looks really good!
It is such fun to follow your travels and activities. Thanks for posting!!! What a great idea! Tell Marshall he looks good in turquoise and just how tall has he grown? Tell Iesha she has a great new look! And Courtney ... don't eat anything that has eyes!!! There was a nice write up in today's paper!! Have a good time one and all! Can't wait to hear the stories...Mrs. Stall
Love the video. It's so great to see everyone having so much fun.
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