Bukchon-ro

The Quaint Village

Tourist agents do bring their clients to visit it.

Bukchon-ro represents all there is to a traditional country side scene.

Slapped in the middle of the city, it is a village cherished and preserved by the locals.

From the type of goods and display, we can sense that the place indeed is meant for the quiet and leisurely but the influx of tourists may have spoilt the ethos a little.

The lane is clear, neat and tidy. The books and its texture do reflect age and old times.

 The gloomy weather further added a tinge of melancholy to the atmosphere.

The Kim Chi pots are again a reminder that Kim Chi is a common must have item in daily meals.

Planted or kept aside on ground, the marination through winter allows it to be consumed sufficiently throughout the season.

When we got down, were greeted by traditional Korean houses with its intricate roof design wooden structure. The numerous tourists strolling around the houses might have caused some inconvenience and noise to the inhabitants. So, it is common to observe some older ladies employed to hold placards with the notice; :Shhh QUIET. Tourists can sometimes cause annoyance; so I feel.

But the feeling that you get cannot be put into words effectively. You have to be there to feel the pensive and moony temperament made possible by the wintry breeze. 

The Autumn leaves are a sure reminder of the season.

Everywhere I go, I had to fight against the cold. Layers after layers and I still have cold hands. The weather was a total change from home but it is fine to be under such weather occasionally. The sister is always dressed to kill for good disposition and mood. Her outlook and attitude are positive and nothing really can make her negative. If you need to do up your face just zap; if you need to loose weight just toxify, if you need to move just do it. It's fun being with her.

Bukcho-ro was also an eye-opener of the past.