Island excursion done, next stop: POW camp.
It was really big. I went walking through it with the pastor's wife (for translation/clarification and purposes). There was a lot to see and we couldn't finish. I think we were about 3/4 of the way through when we realized the bus was supposed to leave 2 minutes ago. . .
But it was still good. Here are some pics from the camp.
Entrance
Exit
Map
On the way to the exhibition entrance (hence "ticketing")
Wow, looks pretty cool.
Up to the tank/exhibition areas.
Inside/under the tank.
1st stop.
No one said anything about prohibited photography and I didn't see a recognizable sign with that meaning, so I became camera-happy.
They did a good job with the degree of distance.
Kinda creepy to have that face looking at you like that.
More activities
This is when things began to get ugly (there was a camp uprising).
Here they go.
When North Korea entered and attacked South Korea.
The series of events
North Koreans crossing the remains of a bombed bridge in order to make it to Sout Korea--and a better future.
Welcome to Compound 62.
Behold the camp.
The same statue I saw at the entrance, only from behind and looking to the parking lot.Well, needless to say, we made it!
Now, off to lunch in Tongyeong.
We went to a seafood/fish restaurant (the shrimp were not for us and removed).
Entrance and shoes. This is typical in a (tradidtional) Korean restaurant.
Low tables and sitting on the floor. Very typical (and fun).
Mmmmm . . . fried fish!
We could also have raw fish (not sushi, but just raw fish). I tried some. Not bad, but I prefer fried.
The table as we were finishing.
The menu
This restaurant was on the top floor of a shopping area; mostly a seafood market. Some of the church members decided to do some shopping and I just walked around.
Ah yes, on our way back, the bus turned into a "singing room (Korea's version of karaoke)on wheels". This was the bus driver: he was really into it!
Yes, I tried it too. Sang 3 songs and enjoyed it. Never thought my 2nd time doing karaoke would ever be in a bus!
The table as we were finishing.
The menu
This restaurant was on the top floor of a shopping area; mostly a seafood market. Some of the church members decided to do some shopping and I just walked around.
Ah yes, on our way back, the bus turned into a "singing room (Korea's version of karaoke)on wheels". This was the bus driver: he was really into it!Yes, I tried it too. Sang 3 songs and enjoyed it. Never thought my 2nd time doing karaoke would ever be in a bus!
Ugh . . . now to get up early tomorrow morning and teach . . .
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