Sorry, can't get enough of it... 

This little man was apparently bored OUT of his mind, so when I paused to look at his portrait display he practically pulled me into the chair saying, "One dollar, one dollar..." The blisters on my heels were more than happy to make that decision for me. I know, I know, it doesn't look a thing like me...think he thought he was doing me a favor. :o) 

Talk about a great way to end the day.. 

Afterglow 

Don't you just wish you were here? :o) 

Ahhhhhh............. 

Fellow audience members... 

The descent begins... 

Love my weekends, YES, I do... 

Okay, just prepare yourself for excessiveness, because we haven't even gotten to the sunset yet... 

More gorgeousness... 

It was a GORGEOUS day to be out on the water. 

Sister ferry passing by... 

This afternoon I headed out in pursuit of a Korean sunset. It took some effort (subway, buses, ferry, taxi), but it was definitely worth it. This picture is of Wolmido, taken from the ferry. The strip was exploding with kids and adults of all ages, sidewalk artists, concession stands..it was exhilirating chaos. 

I almost missed this moment, limping down the 5,000 stairs in my pathetic excuse for footwear...I happened to glance to my left and my breath caught in my throat...there ARE sunsets in the city! 

Happy tree... 

This is Pavarotti soaring on that note in Nessun Dorma 

Front view of fountain 

This is the World Music Fountain...they have water shows three times a day, playing everything from The Mickey Mouse March to Clair de Lune to The Mexican Hat Dance...it was fantastic. 

Inside the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum 

Natural light softens the modern edge of the interior 

Inside the Opera House...FYI, slinkies are BACK! 

Reflection 

This weekend I visited Seoul Arts Center...this is the Opera House, which next weekend will become home to none other than Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera"...the following is some interesting info about the Opera House obtained from another website: The Opera House, characterized by a traditional top-hat-shaped roof and a lower section which resembles a human sitting with his legs crossed, is the compact embodiment of the entire Center. The first and only Opera House in Asia, a seven-story building with one floor under and six above the ground is composed of Opera Theater for operas, Towol Theater for plays, Jayu Theater for more experimental productions and backstage. Praised for its absorbent power and intimacy between the stage and the audience, the Opera Theater houses about 2,300 seats.
 

One last, longing look as I drag myself away...