Seoul in April

A few weeks ago, we went wandering around the neighborhood again. We do this relatively frequently -- walk out the door and pick a direction and go. With the changing seasons, we see different things even if we've gone that direction before.

As the weather warmed up and spring arrived, these colorful lanterns appeared throughout downtown. They were strung up along the sidewalks and throughout Chyeonggyecheon.



Across the street from our apartment building there is this little parking garage.


A gate.


One of the palaces nearby. I can't remember which one it is and I don't have a map handy to look it up.


We've come across several wine stores in Korea. Wine is expensive because it has to be imported. I usually see European with some Australian, Californian, and South American wines. I don't think I've seen any South African wines.




This wine store is in an older style building with the traditional Korean style roof. It's right next to one of the palaces.




Another sightseeing place.




The view back down towards Jongno.



Traditional style roofs.




Pagoda.




Sidewalk construction. April appears to be the opening of sidewalk construction and repair season. All over town the sidewalks are being torn up and the open areas are covered with these gray blankets. When it rains, they get muddy and soggy, and they squish when you walk over them.




Back of the palace shown previously.

Flags and lanterns.

The view up the street we just walked up. We essentially did a loop, going up this street and coming back down by the palace.