




Gyeongju, according to my sources, is the ancient Capitol city of Korea. The city is known as the self proclaimed "museum with out walls" And I have to say quite impressively, it was very much so museumesque in a walless way. We must have picked the most drippingly gorgeous fall color weekend to go to its surrounding temples for it was truly amazing. As we wandered up and down stone staircases and through wooden doorways, the trees were ablaze with colors of crimson, amber, and goldenrod. We quietly passed through what seemed to be a stillness of time and peace and place. We came across a rock wish garden and I was able to stack a wish myself- my anonymous but important mark in this holy place "Amy was Here".
The picture of the hills seen here are actually ancient burial mounds for the kings of old Korea. These mounds are a bit of a technological mystery. They are constructed out of millions of smaller stones and rocks with the King placed ceremonial in the center of the mound. These mounds are gigantic and mathmatically perfect with symmetry extending from all angles. I would say these mounds to Korea what the pyramids are to Egypt.
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