April 24, 2010 – Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, Korea

I observed that the design of ancient buddhist temples fall into some category of art —- the detailed patterns, tubes underneath every rooftop, and its strong primary colors. I may say that their art influenced the way the people wear their traditional dress, in Korea, the Hanbok.

Deoksugung Palace is a walled compound of different palaces that was inhabited by royalties before it was destroyed into almost one-third by Japanese occupation. Today, there are several constructions but it did not hinder visitors as there is the heart-thrilling “Changing of Guards” scheduled four times a day. =)

April 23, 2010 – Seoul, Korea

Spring must be the most visited season in any four-season countries as dozens of different kinds of flowers blossom in this time of year.

In Korea, several festivals are being held every year and cherry blossom always has a big spot in these festivals. It was the same season last year when I started to look forward for the cherry blossoms. The smoky pinkish aura of cherry blossom always make me appreciate beauty in its most natural form. It leaves me in awe, always.

I even put it in my prayer list for 2010. Haha. An answered prayer indeed. =)