A bit concerned about a 6-hour Highlights of Seoul tour, but it was a great. Most of the time was taken up with the commute from Inchon to Seoul, and once we arrived at the National Folk Museum we enjoyed the artifacts and dioramas of Korean life; lifelike displays of life's critical moments in time; a wedding ceremony, children, the household, then death and an incredible burial bier. Explanation of honoring the dead, the last four generations on the east side of the house, and the west side for everyone else... A walk through the Cyeongbokgung Palace (again all outside) and watched the changing of the guard, with one incredible huge bass drummer. About an hour shopping at Insadong Antique Street where we found great brushes (calligraphy brushes, but they are made from weasel hair, so they should work for oil paints) and some great paper... I love paper!
Home sweet home, and we're looking forward to our first day at sea and some relaxation and more champagne!
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