It has been a busy holiday weekend. Saturday, on the way up to the Seoul Forest, we stopped at the Flower Market so Joseph could see and experience it, and so I could pick up some needed ribbon. It was overwhelming in all its smells and outstanding in all its colors! After trying and giving up a few weeks ago, we finally made it to the Seoul Forest. I have read that the Seoul Forest is the Central Park of Seoul. It has only been around for five years but is an attractive park and popular with the Koreans. Parking was a bit of an issue but not being able to speak the language does have its advantages. We spent some time at the wood playground area then found a big open green area to kick around the soccer ball, sit under a shade tree, and relax. After relaxing, it was time to find the sculpture park, which was enjoyable to walk through, but we were all getting hungry. So, we made our way to Yongsan Army Base and the Dragon Hill Resort for a late lunch/early dinner at the Mexican restaurant there. 
After our meal we decided since it was such a lovely clear day that it was time we did the Seoul Tower. Seoul is usually not clear. The adventure to get to the top of Seoul Tower took quite a bit more time than we thought it would. We parked at the National Theater as the tour book said to do and found the bus stop to wait for the number 02 bus to take us to the top of the mountain and the entrance to Seoul Tower. At least five #02 buses went by packed and then finally one stopped with just enough room for us the squeeze on to, and let me stress we really squeezed! It was kind of like how many clowns can you stuff in a VW Bug! Luckily, we stood at the very front of the bus looking out the big front window and praying the driver did not make any sudden stops. To our surprise and relief, Mark LOVED the bus ride and was not thrilled when it was time to get off at the top. He did calm down when told he would get to ride the bus back down again after we went to the top of the big tower. Joseph bought our tickets to the top and then we waited for our number to come up to ride the elevator to the top. There were a lot of people there! The view from the top was worth all the effort. We even saw fire works coming from the Seoul Forest area. At the base of the tower along the fencing we saw sets of two locks locked together and attached to the chain-link fence. This is a tradition that newly married people do to ensure their marriage last and symbolizes their unending love for one another. You will see a few pictures of the locks…there are tens of thousands of them! They make the fence look and feel some how hopeful by their symbol of love. The light show that is put on at the base of the tower is pretty spectacular and I would recommend staying to see if you have the time. By then, we were all getting tired so it was time to get in line to take the #02 bus back down to the National Theater. Mark loved the bus ride and as you can predict he did not want to get off and made sure everyone knew how he felt about it! Andrew talked with a few Korean’s wanting to practice their English and handled himself very well. By the time we got home and got the kids in bed it was around 2230 and we went to bed shortly after the kids. It was a wonderful adventure! Thank you LORD!
After our meal we decided since it was such a lovely clear day that it was time we did the Seoul Tower. Seoul is usually not clear. The adventure to get to the top of Seoul Tower took quite a bit more time than we thought it would. We parked at the National Theater as the tour book said to do and found the bus stop to wait for the number 02 bus to take us to the top of the mountain and the entrance to Seoul Tower. At least five #02 buses went by packed and then finally one stopped with just enough room for us the squeeze on to, and let me stress we really squeezed! It was kind of like how many clowns can you stuff in a VW Bug! Luckily, we stood at the very front of the bus looking out the big front window and praying the driver did not make any sudden stops. To our surprise and relief, Mark LOVED the bus ride and was not thrilled when it was time to get off at the top. He did calm down when told he would get to ride the bus back down again after we went to the top of the big tower. Joseph bought our tickets to the top and then we waited for our number to come up to ride the elevator to the top. There were a lot of people there! The view from the top was worth all the effort. We even saw fire works coming from the Seoul Forest area. At the base of the tower along the fencing we saw sets of two locks locked together and attached to the chain-link fence. This is a tradition that newly married people do to ensure their marriage last and symbolizes their unending love for one another. You will see a few pictures of the locks…there are tens of thousands of them! They make the fence look and feel some how hopeful by their symbol of love. The light show that is put on at the base of the tower is pretty spectacular and I would recommend staying to see if you have the time. By then, we were all getting tired so it was time to get in line to take the #02 bus back down to the National Theater. Mark loved the bus ride and as you can predict he did not want to get off and made sure everyone knew how he felt about it! Andrew talked with a few Korean’s wanting to practice their English and handled himself very well. By the time we got home and got the kids in bed it was around 2230 and we went to bed shortly after the kids. It was a wonderful adventure! Thank you LORD!
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