On Oct. 23, Melody (the Korean Jr. Teacher Coordinator) and her husband took me out with them on Sabbath afternoon. First stop: Hyeonchungsa.
True, I was just here this week; but hey, I'm not here just for the place, but for the company as well.
Some of the admission info, in case you were curious.
Here I go with the architecture again.
Autumn at the pond.
Scenic bridge
From Admiral Yu's family.
Protection
Next, we went to a traditional folk village just outside of Asan. It was really interesting; especially how there are people who still live there--and sometimes it can be quite obvious. You'll see what I mean in the following pictures.
walking down with Melody and Joshua
panoramic shot
Joshua capturing Melody in a moment.
A traditional house
Further up and further in . . .
They continue side-by-side behind the wall.
Joshua was explaining something.
The long and winding road
On the gate
Proof people live/lived here
Wow, not bad . . .
. . . not bad at all!
Mountains in the distance 
Pillars of hay
Vines on a stone wall.
Garden with a gazeebo 
Pumpkin flower
Proof people still live here.
A small tree that stands out.
More flowers and vines on the wall.
Yay for the patio!
Small brook along the road.
Pumpkin strips, hanging out to dry.
Still in the traditional village: do you believe me?
You know how I get with nature.
Half-covered or half-uncovered?
Houses and a field
Storage
Joshua teasing
Back towards the parking lot.
A nice house.
Same house, different angle.
Watermill, to ground rice.
Also, a favorite make-out spot for couples.
From above the watermill, looking towards the bridge and admission counter.
From another section of the village.
A high class home.
Aristocrats playing a strategy game (don't know what it's called).
Uh oh . . . Joshua, what did you do?
Joshua explaining how to play Yut.
Storage area from a middle-class house.
Bridge between the parking lot and the past.
Haven't seen a tree like this.
The "plaza" with all the different types of games and activities (like the Yut game in the foreground). 
On our way out.
We ate soup and noodles in a traditional restaurant then they took me home. It took a little longer than usual 'cause there was a major traffic jam. I really enjoyed my time with them. They mentioned several places and things we could do at some point, so now I am looking forward to the next excursion--and hoping if anyone I know can join us.
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