Tag: “South Korea”

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  1. Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa)

    The Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa) is a Buddhist temple which was founded in 528AD, although it suffered much damage over the centuries during various wars and occupations. Restoration of the temple was completed in the 1970s, and it is one of the most beautiful - and most popular - temples to visit in South Korea.

  2. Museum Q

    On the road to Gyeong Ju's famed Bulguk Temple, you will pass Museum Q. It's easy to spot, as it has two life-sized and incredibly life-like elephants on its front lawn.

  3. Mangudang Park

    Mangudang Park is located near the bank of Daegu's Geumho River, and is located a short walk south of the duck-boat park. The central feature of the park is a statue of General Kwak Jae Woo, who successfully led the Koreans in battle against the Japanese in 1592.

  4. Gatbawi

    One of the most well known attractions on Mt. Palgong (Palgongsan) is Gatbawi: a giant stone Buddha atop one of the peaks, with a large stone “hat” on his head.

  5. Haein Temple (Haeinsa)

    Located about an hour outside of Daegu, the Haein Temple was founded in 802. It is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Korea, and is known for housing the Tripitaka Koreana, over 80,000 wooden blocks carved with Buddhist scriptures, dating from the 11th century.

  6. Taylor Creek Nature Walk

    View of Taylor Creek and walker's bridge overlooking Taylor Creek. Here you can view Kokanee Salmon spawning in the fall.

  7. Fall Morning on Taylor Creek

    The mist rises off Taylor Creek in the early morning. This creek leads to Lake Tahoe and is the spawing creek for Kokanee Salmon.

  8. Self portrait in the Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa

    One the sun sets, the temps drop and you crab anything you can to stay warm and to protect your skin for the bitter chill.

  9. My close companion on the walk back to my room: Shamwari Gam

    No one returns to their room after dinner without the accompanyment of a rifle toting ranger on the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa.

  10. Romm at the Eagles Crag Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve

    View from your bed at the Eagles Crag Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve, near Port Douglas, South Africa. Brad Pitt slept here a few months before my visit.