Day Off at A Palace

The kids had the day off from school so we invited some of the people we've met to the Changgyeonggung Palace.  Even though it was November, we had beautiful weather.  It was the perfect day to wander around the palace grounds.  

Jared, on the far left, was our tour guide.  

Being an "old-timer" here in Korea (he's lived here for about 4 months), he's taken this tour several times, so he shared his wisdom with us.  

Here are the kids on the steps of the King's Throne Hall.

And posing on another step.

 There were lots of fun places to explore...

 ...and learn about.

We kicked the kids out of the picture and got one of just the ladies.

This is a sundial developed during the time of King Sejong -- one of Korea's most beloved Kings.  Not only does it tell the time, but also the season. 

This is where the royal placentas were entombed.  Yes, you read that right.  :)

  Finally we headed to the pond behind the palace.  The leaves were changing; it was beautiful.

We had a great day with great new friends.  

After the palace we headed for a very traditional Korean lunch...crepes!  

I was hoping to eat something more Korean, but Emma was starving, and we had to find something she would eat.  This fun crepe stand served gelato on theirs.  That was a first.

Here are a few other random pictures from the day.