Korea - Day #4 (May 2, 2011) - Insadong

Insadong used to be the largest market for antiques and artwork in Korea.  We found many art galleries and art supply shops.  We also found many handmade items - there were so many items I wanted to buy.  It was hard to limit myself to a couple of items.  I managed to spend some money that I made Darryl proud - NOT!

Art on the Roof

Ssamji-gil - many handmade items are sold here



Which wind chime should I get?


While we were shopping (I was shopping and Darryl was just looking/paying), we had lunch and some snacks.

Restaurant in Insadong where we had our lunch

Lunch (Before) - Stone Bibimbob for Darryl & Grilled Fish for 나



Darryl being happy with his meal



Lunch (after) - we ate it all

Skinny Coke Zero & Banana Milk

Custard Cream Filled 빵

Red Bean Paste Filled 빵

Roasted Chest Nuts from a street vendor

Next Tuesday (May 10, 2011) is Buddha's birthday and many areas are getting ready for the Lotus Lantern Festival to celebrate Buddha's birthday.  We stopped by the Gyokye Temple in Insadong to see many colored lanterns.

Buddha

Colored Lanterns

Colored Lantern Leaves

Getting Ready for the Celebration

Rows of White Lanterns

Reflection

Top of Pagoda

Group of White Lanterns