Tuesday, March 27, 2012

late winter trip to asia


it is the end of winter with temperatures hovering about the freezing point - a dreary view of residential rooftops near the high-rise business district

the high-rise business district at the end of a long workday

a cool jazz bar provides a warm setting for conversation drink and live music

a traditional dance performance for tourists and locals at a dinner-theater venue at the foothills of nam-san

a different day and a different city - the location should be obvious from the iconic night skyline

took a trek to one of the most remote spots outside of this city where a rather large statue resides on a hill top

the spot is in an undeveloped and surprisingly peaceful locale

meanwhile closer to the center of town a new high-end shopping mall has sprung up and seems to be thriving in this monied economy

one simple pleasure is the ferry ride - offering a 10 minute respite from the perils of city life

a wet fish shop setting up for the day

a roadside restaurant serving spicy crabs where tables have overflowed into the street forcing loyal patrons to eat while keeping a wary eye out for fast-moving cars


enjoying a nice cold one in a bar with a view of this growing metropolis

the city view from my hotel room

fresh sliced and garnished beef being prepared at a yakiniku restaurant that has a distinct local signature


a video is included here for posterity

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