Insadong and Changdeok Palace

Meghan, Catherine and I ventured out to Insadong last weekend. It is a very cute and very artsy community in Seoul. There are tons of little art shops, craft stores, tea houses, and restaurants. We all bought skirts and postcards (which are coming your way soon). It was a wicked way to spend the afternoon.
We also happened to see a break dancing show in the middle of it all. The Koreans were pulling out some crazy moves but it was hard to capture it on camera. Meghan left us for some cooler friends so Catherine and I went to....
Changdeok Palace. We took a guided tour with an English speaking tour guide because its the only way to see the Palace. The entire property is over 100 acres and its located in the middle of the city. We had a great time at the palace and then got a little lost in the city. Korean people were coming up to us and asking if they could help us find what we are looking for. Everyone here is so nice and helpful.

This pond is in the shape of a square with a circular island in the middle. The square is a symbol for Earth and the circle is a symbol for heaven. I guess they believed that heaven was on Earth.