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Seokguram Grotto, Gyeongju
July 14, 2008
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Seokguram GrottoSeokguram Grotto
From Bulguksa Temple, we took the bus up to the Seokguram Grotto. It’s possible to hike, but it would have been a very long 3.2 KM (2ish miles) in the 30C (90F ish) heat with incredible humidity! …
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Arriving in Gyeongju and Bulguksa Temple
July 14, 2008
We arrived at the bus station in Gyeongju this morning, and immediately went to the excellent tourist info booth. They’re all over and always seem to have at least one person who speaks English. …
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Cheap Hotels and Love Motels (Love Hotel) in Korea
July 13, 2008
Symbol for a love motelSymbol for a love motel
Through our Lonely Planet, we discovered that a lot of the cheaper motels were categorized as Love Motels. We had heard of these, as they are prevalent in Japan where they are used by unmarried couples wanting a few hours “rest̶
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Hahoe Folk Village and the Mask Dance
July 13, 2008
From Andong Folk Village we headed back to town to catch the bus out to the Hahoe Village. It’s another traditional village, but this one was a lot better. First off, it’s organized in typical Korean style.…
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Andong Folk Village and Andong Folk Museum
July 13, 2008
At the entrance to the Andong Folk Village. From here it's up, up, up...At the entrance to the Andong Folk Village. From here it's up, up, up...
We spent today exploring Andong and the Hahoe Village.…
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Munhwa Motel, Andong Review
July 12, 2008
Our room at Munhwa MotelOur room at Munhwa Motel
The Munhwa Motel was right in the thick of downtown, just a 5 minute walk from the bus and train stations and close to the market and pedestrian areas.…
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Lavender – a great little Italian restaurant in Andong
July 12, 2008
Outside the entrance to Lavender.Outside the entrance to Lavender.
We loved Korea. We loved the people. We loved the sights. We loved how clean everything is. We loved how organized everything is. …
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Mammoth Bakery, Andong
July 12, 2008
Mammoth Bakery, AndongMammoth Bakery, Andong
You’ll find Mammoth Bakery on Eumsikwigeori – the main restaurant road in downtown Andong. We just wandered around the pedestrian area for a few minutes – it doesn’t take long to find it. …
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Andong and Andong Market
July 12, 2008
The downtown pedestrian area at night.The downtown pedestrian area at night.
This morning we got up and headed to Andong. Went to the tourist info place on the way to the hotel and were instantly helped by someone in English (Koreans don’t speak English in general) and given a
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