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Pointless photo tbh.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181113_140217-2-Medium.jpgDMZ mascotsDo the lady soldiers really were pink? Maybe only on Wednesdays...https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181113_135916-2-Medium.jpgMine sign DMZDANGER. (Though, I think this was for show as we could have just walked around that barbed wire fence, haha.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181113_135820-2-Medium.jpgfake tunnelEarlier in the day one of these cutouts tricked us and we though there was a guy guarding a building, lol.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181113_135751-2-Medium.jpgUnification statue DMZUnification themed statue.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181113_135720-2-Medium.jpgDMZ signThe famous DMZ sign at the Third Infiltration Tunnel.2018-12-27T11:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/12/19/our-teen-guided-tour-of-deoksu-palace/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181110_150048-2-Medium.jpgdeoksugung buildingsThe buildings have such a lovely Autumnal colour palette.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181110_145619-2-Medium.jpgdeoksugung roofNot sure what these little guys are, but they reminded us of the evolution of man, haha.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181110_144736-2-Medium.jpgdeoksugung detailsAmazing architectural details!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181110_144431-Medium.jpgdeoksu throne hallThe throne hall at Deoksugung.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181110_143839-2-Medium.jpgtrees at deoksugungThe trees are lovely but you know what's not? Rotting ginkgo fruit because it literally smells like dog shit!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181110_150430_HDR-Medium.jpgalex and Joel at DeoksugungOur little guide took a photo for us :)https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181110_144431-Medium.jpegdeoksu header2018-12-19T12:26:22+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/12/21/we-got-tattooed-in-seoul/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181102_002149-2.jpgmatching anchor tattoosSuper fresh!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LRM_EXPORT_119611776854664_20181209_115348650-Medium.jpeganchor and leafIt also makes these kinda photos fun! A pretty leaf in Kanazawa.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181109_163928-2.jpganchor tattoosCheesy but we were on a boat at the War Memorial of Korea, we had to do it!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181101_230209-Medium-2.jpgtattoos on the trainFreshly done on the train ride back to Gangnam.2018-12-19T12:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/12/23/pretty-changdeokgung-palace/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_145923-2-Medium.jpgInjeongjeon HallInjeongjeon Hall again as we left - just missed golden hour, but what a stunning building!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_145615-2-Medium.jpgroofs at changdeokgungSo much going on here, I wonder if this was the result of additions and renovations. And look at the HUGE mass of roof on the tiny doorway, lol.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_145602-2-Medium.jpgflowers on the eavesSo pretty!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_145157-2-Medium.jpgworkers at changdeokgungThese guys were polishing a piece of furniture throne perhaps??) - the smell of beeswax polish was lovely.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_144558-2-Medium.jpgAlex on changdeokgung stairsAnd when I really like a place, I get Joel to take my photo :)https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_144336-2-Medium.jpgchangdeokgung stairsMy favourite spot at the back of the King's residence - my camera could not capture the gorgeous colours!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_144100-2-Medium.jpgeaves of changdeokgungThere's that beautiful paintwork again!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_143118-2-Medium.jpgpersimmon tree at changdeokgungPeople were going absolutely ham over these persimmon trees. Insta-boyfriends were hard at work and there were plenty of selfie-sticks to be seen (and avoid walking into). This reminds me, I still want to try a persimmon!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_142522-2-Medium.jpgtiles at changdeokgungHow good is this wall! (Yes. I attempted a selfie but it was terrible.) I love the muted tones, this would be killer on a bathroom floor!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181115_142406-2-Medium.jpgnakseonjae complexThe more low-key swag of the Nakseonjae Complex - a royal residence.2018-12-19T12:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/12/13/starfield-library-seoul/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_163441-medium.jpgStarfield LibraryThe "prop books".https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_161849-medium.jpgMike StilkeyWhat an amazing piece of work!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_161818-medium.jpgStarfield LibraryAnother shot of the installation by Mike Stilkey.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_161659-medium.jpgStarfield LibrarySo bright and airy!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_161540-medium1.jpgStarfield LibrarySee how packed it is! Trick people into the library by putting it in the middle of a shopping mall :Phttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_161535-medium.jpgStarfield LibraryChristmas decorations and the awesome installation by Mike Stilkey.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181021_183714-2-medium.jpgStarfield LibraryStarfield Library in the evening.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181021_163332-medium.jpgStarfield LibraryCan you spot Kumamon??https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181104_161540-medium.jpgStarfield Librarysdr2018-12-11T12:34:15+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/12/11/seoul-lantern-festival/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_181401-2-medium.jpgdragon Seoul Lantern FestivalOne of my favourites - love a good dragon!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_181056-2-medium.jpgsdrTraditional dudes - maybe guards, King, Queen and court official type people?https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_180347-2-medium.jpgSeoul Lantern FestivalYou could write a wish on these and float them down stream. They didn't get far before getting stuck on these rocks though.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_175606-2-medium.jpgtram Seoul Lantern FestivalOld tram lantern.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_175309-2-medium.jpgmascot lanternsCuties - I think they are the festival's mascots and they possibly change each year.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_175244-2-medium.jpgsneaker lanternGiant sneaker - I think it was to represent walking around Seoul, maybe fashion also?https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_175043-2-medium.jpgsegway at Seoul Lantern FestivalA segway lantern! This made me laugh.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_174648-medium1.jpgSeoul Lantern FestivalSeoul Lantern Festivalhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_174451-2-medium.jpgSeoul Station lanternLantern of Seoul Station, though I'm not sure if technically this building is still used as the station?https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181110_174330-medium.jpgAlex and Joel at Seoul Lantern FestivalWe arrived at the perfect time - just after sunset.2018-12-11T06:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/15/gyeongbok-palace-almost/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_164451-2-medium.jpgHaechi and AlexI made a haechi friend :)https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_164320-2-medium.jpgAdmiral Yi statueThe back of the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin in Gwanghwamun Plaza. Admiral Yi was a 16th century naval commander who won many victories against the invading Japanese.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_150655-2-medium.jpgGwanghwamun gateA busy main road is right outside Gwanghwamun Gate.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_150231-2-medium.jpgHaechi and GwanghwamunA haechi and Gwanghwamun Gate.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_150157-2-medium.jpgHaechi outside GwanghwamunHaechi statue outside Gyeongbokgung. Haechi are mythical creatures that protect Seoul City. They have a scale-covered lion body, a horn on their head, and bell at their neck.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_145828-2-medium.jpgGwanghwamun roofThe roof of Gwanghwamun Gate.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_145527-2-medium.jpgGyeongbokgungSmaller Alex at Gyeongbokgung.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_145424-2-medium.jpgJoel outside GyeongbokgungGiant Joel at Gyeongbokgung.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_145131-2-medium.jpgGyeongbokgungThe entry to Gyeongbokgung.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_144302-2-medium.jpgkorean school kidsKorean kiddies in their cute yellow trackies!2018-11-14T17:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/12/seoul-kimchi-festival/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_173223-medium.jpgSeoul PlazaSeoul Plaza with a giant blow-up cabbage and kimchi jar, and the red thing was a cooking demo area. Behind that is the Library and behind that is the new City Hall building.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_173015-medium.jpgSeoul Metropolitan LibraryThe Seoul Metropolitan Library is in the old City Hall building.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_171045-2-medium.jpgpacking kimchi boxesGuys packing up boxes and boxes and boxes of kimchi!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_170443-2-medium.jpgkimchi ramuneThe museum also had kimchi products from other countries. Japan made kimchi ramune (soda) - WTF Japan?! Ew.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_170322-2-medium.jpgkimchi museumThere were about 40 of these plates showing different types of kimchi. I think they were real, just with cling-wrap over top??https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_165050-2-medium.jpgseoul kimchi festival flagshttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_161559-2-medium.jpghotteok at seoul kimchi festivalDelicious (but bloody hot) hotteok!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_161350-2-medium.jpgmaking hotteokWe bought some hotteok. These ones were cooked differently to what we had seen before - usually they are shallow fried in about 5cm of oil.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_161347-2-medium.jpgmaking hotteokWe bought some hotteok. These ones were cooked differently to what we had seen before - usually they are shallow fried in about 5cm of oil.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181103_161147-2-medium.jpgseoul kimchi festivalJoel waiting for more freebies.2018-11-11T12:22:04+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/09/reading-on-the-seoul-metro/2018-11-08T13:30:10+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/09/exploring-bukchon/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_141527-2-medium.jpgHotteok in BukchonCouldn't pass on a hotteok and chapssal donut!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_141111-medium.jpgBukchon streetshttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_141010-2-medium.jpgView from Bukchon to GyeongbokgungThe view on the other side of the hill - you can see the pagoda and other buildings of Gyeongbokgung Palace.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_140604-medium.jpgBukchon alleywayWouldn't it be nice to live in this cute little alley!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_140525-medium.jpgAlex in BukchonWhen you see a good doorway, you gotta get a photo in it!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_140239-medium.jpgJoel in BukchonJoel in Bukchonhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_140159-medium.jpghanok roofsAnother beautiful day in Seoul!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_140130-medium.jpgcofhanok rooflineA great view over the top of the hanoks. The roof tiles are very cool.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_135804-2-medium.jpghanok doorAnother lovely little entry.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_135606-2-medium.jpghanok entryLots of cute little entryways.2018-11-08T11:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/06/national-museum-of-korea/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_145052-2-medium.jpgMuseum Forest WalkNear the exit there's a little "Forest Walk". The trees are pretty dense so it actually felt like being out of the city :)https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_144519-2-medium.jpgAutumn view from National Museum of KoreaView the other way over the pond.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_143926-medium.jpgNamsan from the National MuseumGreat view towards Namsan. See that little patch of sun on the hill? I just missed a photo of it right over N Seoul Tower!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_141741-2-medium.jpgPainter's studioPainter's studio - how cool to have this set up at home!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_135717-2-medium.jpgEmbroidered flagsI can't find much info about these, but based on what was around them I'm guessing they are from the late 1800s, early 1900s.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_133321-2-medium.jpgBuddha statueBig Buddha has lost his hands :(https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_132931-2-medium.jpgTen-story Stone Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple SiteTen-story Stone Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple Site. Built from marble around 1348, it was stolen and smuggled to Japan in 1907, and finally returned to Korea in 1960.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_132830-3-medium.jpgGold Crown from Seobongchong TombGold Crown from Seobongchong Tomb. Pretty fancy!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_132639-medium.jpgwarriorI didn't actually read his caption so I'm not sure exactly when he's from unfortunately.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181029_131825-2-medium.jpgcoffinA wooden coffin.2018-11-05T03:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/04/first-impressions-of-seoul/2018-11-03T15:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/11/04/an-hour-up-namsan/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_140646-medium.jpgon the cable carOur interrupted view on the cable car.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_142231-2-medium.jpgView from NamsanHey look, there's Lotte World Tower!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_141635-2-medium.jpgSeoul mountainsAmazing view of the surrounding mountains.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_141111-2-medium.jpgLate autumn on NamsanThe golden trees in Seoul are so lovely.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_141041-medium.jpgNamsan ParkTraditional building on Namsan - not sure what these building are called. A pavilion maybe?https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_141014-2-medium.jpgN Seoul TowerN Seoul Tower.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_140509-medium.jpgsdrsdrhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_135419-medium.jpgcable car stationThe view from the cable car station.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_135218-2-medium.jpgN Seoul TowerN Seoul Tower on top of Namsan.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181030_133627-2-medium.jpgWalking the slopes up to NamsanThe start of the slope up to Namsan Cable Car station.2018-11-03T14:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/10/29/lotte-world-tower/2018-10-31T15:44:12+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/10/31/gwangjang-market/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_142249-e1540964732302.jpgFabricsAaalllll the colours!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_142209-e1540964612682.jpgFabric at gwangjangThere's also lots of fabric shops at Gwangjang. I'm sure if I was in one of my sewing stages I'd be all over these!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_142039-e1540964582556.jpgKimchi at GwangjangOf course there's gonna be kimchi!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_141941-e1540964493452.jpgDried fish at gwangjangHanging dried fish and seaweed.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_141912-2.jpgSpices at GwangjangVery Spicy!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_141817-2.jpgLittle lady at GwangjangThis little lady didn't even bother with a table at her stall.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_141812-2.jpgSnack food at GwangjangLots of snack food stalls too. Nothing had prices so I'm not sure if it's cheaper here than a convenience store, or more expensive as it's a tourist area.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_141738-2.jpgFish at Gwangjang*insert fish smell here*https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_141403-e1540964111690.jpgFood stall at GwangjangI think this is a bibimbap stall.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181026_130921-e1540964040772.jpgRainy SeoulJoel was literally the only person out without an umbrella!2018-10-31T06:06:32+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/17/yokohama-daytrip/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5p90u5ko11sneur5o1_1280.jpgYellow bunniesKawaii road work markers in Yokohama.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5p8ync82n1sneur5o1_1280.jpgYokohama sunsetSunset in Yokohama - Landmark Tower on the left.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5p8w57kqw1sneur5o3_1280.jpgYokohama Landmark TowerView from the Landmark Tower in Yokohamahttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5p8w57kqw1sneur5o2_1280.jpgYokohama Landmark TowerView from the Landmark Tower in Yokohamahttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5p8w57kqw1sneur5o1_1280.jpgYokohama Landmark TowerView from the Landmark Tower in Yokohama2018-10-28T15:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/06/04/osaka/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6muyrvhnb1sneur5o2_1280.jpgGlico Man by nightGlico Man \o/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mup6ntvh1sneur5o4_1280.jpgUmeda Sky BuildingJoel and Osakahttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mup6ntvh1sneur5o1_1280-e1536142064258.jpgUmeda Sky BuildingAmazing view from the Umeda Sky Building2018-10-28T15:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/10/25/bongeunsa-temple/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_120103-e1540456260135.jpgRock stacks and the StatueFound some cute little rock stacks at Bongeunsa.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_115934-e1540456150776.jpgThe Statue of Yeonji Gwanseum BosalThe Statue of Yeonji Gwanseum Bosal surrounded by a lotus pond.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_115318.jpgJongru Bell PavilionThere are many gorgeous trained trees all around the temple.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_115249-e1540456034765.jpgJongruJongru (The Bell Pavilion) houses 4 sound instruments, sounded to save all beings: The Dharma Drum for beings in animal form on the ground, the Cloud-shaped Gong for beings in the air, the Wooden Fish for beings in the water, and the Dharma Bell for beings in hell under the ground and heaven. I would love to see them in action because I couldn't work out how the Wooden Fish made sound. This building must be recently rebuilt as I could still smell the timber.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_114921-e1540455641691.jpgAutumn at BongeunsaAutumn is a beautiful time to visit Bongeunsa.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_114402-e1540455518168.jpgJoel and the Mireuk DaebulThe Mireuk Daebul (The Great Statue of Maitreya Buddha) is 23 metres high - the tallest stone statue in Korea.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_113713-e1540455374592.jpgBeopwangruIntricate painting on the Beopwangru (Dharma Hall). I love the tiger at the top.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_113629.jpgBongeunsa Temple Main HallDaewoongjeon (The Main Buddha Hall)https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_113235-e1540454976693.jpgDoors of Jinyeomun GateMassive doors of Jinyeomun Gate, painted with (I'm guessing) the Four Heavenly Kings.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181024_113114.jpgReconstruction at BonguensaLooks like this building was getting its roof renovated. Can't help but be reminded of earthquake damage though!2018-11-01T02:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/10/24/melb-to-kl-to-seoul/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181021_102419.jpgfirst meal in KoreaOur first meal in Korea! Bibimbap at Incheon Airport.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sketch-at-melb-airport-e1540343936425.jpgsketch at melb airportThe quickest sketch at Melbourne airport before boarding.2018-10-24T01:32:33+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/09/26/the-bigtrip-plan/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20170303_083923.jpgOkachimachiEarly morning in Okachimachi, Tokyo2018-10-10T05:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/10/10/the-great-purge/2018-10-10T00:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2018/09/15/planning-our-big-trip/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180821_122919_566.jpgIMG_20180821_122919_5662018-09-15T06:11:01+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/06/15/sayonara-japan/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76xhy0rom1sneur5o1_1280.jpgSpider crabsSpider crabs - creepy!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76wq2k1rb1sneur5o1_1280.jpgPenguins at KaiyukanPenguins at Kaiyukan, Osaka2018-09-05T11:31:04+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/06/05/almost-home-time/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76s8jwwjd1sneur5o5_1280-e1536145242659.jpgRagdoll Cat CafeThe sweetest face!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76s8jwwjd1sneur5o3_1280-e1536145191419.jpgRagdoll Cat CafeFeeding the kitties at Ragdoll Cat Cafehttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76rz5klnd1sneur5o1_1280-e1536145141395.jpgNekohttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76rxpt4mc1sneur5o1_1280.jpgTakoyaki glassCute glass at the takoyaki joint.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n76rg9n0zz1sneur5o1_1280.jpgTakoyaki RestaurantMaking our own takoyaki (with a bit of help).2018-09-05T11:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/06/05/kobe-day-trip/2018-09-05T10:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/06/04/tama-the-super-station-master/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mxcic4go1sneur5o4_1280.jpgOnboard the Tama DenshaCat themes inside too - plus lovely views outside.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mxcic4go1sneur5o3_1280.jpgTama DenshaSo kawaii!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mxcic4go1sneur5o2_1280.jpgTama DenshaThe cat themed train running between Nishi and Wakayama Stations.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mx6z41gc1sneur5o1_1280-e1536142696866.jpgTama Super Station MasterTama was taking a nap - it's hard work running a station!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6mx3gutxc1sneur5o2_1280-e1536142622462.jpgKishi Station, WakayamaKishi Station is designed to look like a cat!2018-09-05T10:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/06/01/miyajima-deer-and-a-big-red-gate/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6gzcynzma1sneur5o1_1280.jpgMount MisenThe view from the cable car station on Mount Misen.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6h7gkcwel1sneur5o1_1280.jpgMiyajima ice cream shopWe didn't stop for ice cream but what a cutie little shop!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6gz6p2lwj1sneur5o2_1280.jpgToriiThe mighty torii!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6gz6p2lwj1sneur5o1_1280.jpgMiyajima panoramaJoel found some critters in the mud.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6gz4xjxd31sneur5o1_1280-e1534939787290.jpgThe famous ToriiWe were lucky to get a low tide so we could go right out to the gate.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6gzcynzma1sneur5o3_1280.jpgBoats at MiyajimaWaiting to catch the ferry back to the mainland.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tumblr_n6gz13s4jr1sneur5o3_1280.jpgMiyajima deerJoel and a friend on Miyajima.2018-08-22T12:16:44+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/28/i-met-kumamon/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n6a9uebybf1sneur5o3_1280.jpgKumamon SquareMy favourite bear!2018-08-22T11:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/28/hiroshima/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n69emgv7rn1sneur5o1_1280.jpgPaper cranesThousands of paper cranes at the Children's Memorial, Hiroshima Peace Park.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n69egx8zic1sneur5o2_1280.jpgChildren's MemorialChildren's Memorial, Hiroshima Peace Park.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n69ee9kasa1sneur5o1_1280.jpgGenbakuGenbaku Dome - then and now.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n69eir85rb1sneur5o1_1280.jpgHiroshimaBeautiful day in Hiroshima!2018-08-21T12:56:54+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/27/last-day-in-kyoto/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n68k1awmam1sneur5o1_1280.jpgUkiyo-eTrying our hand at ukiyo-e at the Kyoto Handicrafts Centre - very fun!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n68jdcueco1sneur5o1_1280-e1534855485632.jpgKyoto TowerKyoto Tower in the early evening.2018-08-21T12:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/27/amanohashidate/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/tumblr_n68ipcq07i1sneur5o3_1280-e1534854561454.jpgKasamatsu Park viewLooking out towards the Sea of Japan.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/tumblr_n68ipcq07i1sneur5o1_1280.jpgAmanohashidateAmanohashidate from Kasamatsu Park.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/tumblr_n68iiunycy1sneur5o2_1280.jpgChairlift to Kasamatsu ParkThe view from the top of the chairlift.2018-08-21T12:33:26+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/24/biking-around-arashiyama/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n62d4kqdmj1sneur5o2_1280.jpgHozu-gawaThe Hozu Riverhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n62d4kqdmj1sneur5o1_1280.jpgBiking in ArashiyamaSo fun to cruise through the back streets of Arashiyama!2018-08-21T10:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/22/kiyomizu-dera/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n62bu9kcdn1sneur5o1_1280.jpgKiyomizu-dera valleyKiyomizu-dera surrounded by lush greenery.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n62bwsubcu1sneur5o1_1280.jpgPagodaPagoda across the valley from Kiyomizu-dera main hall - much quieter over this side.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n62brxg5mr1sneur5o1_1280.jpgKiyomizu-deraThe spectacular main building at Kiyomizu-dera - look at all those people!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n62bafgyvk1sneur5o2_1280.jpgGate into Kiyomizu-deraBeautiful gate at the top of the slope up to Kiyomizu-dera.2018-08-21T10:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/21/lazy-start-in-kyoto/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5wqt3ebri1sneur5o1_1280.jpgKennin-jiKennin-ji, Kyotohttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5wqt3ebri1sneur5o2_1280.jpgKennin-jiKennin-ji, Kyotohttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5wqomfrhu1sneur5o2_1280.jpgGion KyotoGion - Love the tree growing out of the building!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5wqomfrhu1sneur5o3_1280.jpgGion KyotoStreets of Gion - where is everyone?2018-08-21T10:00:02+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/19/last-day-in-tokyo/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5tlf2bz451sneur5o2_1280.jpgTokyo DomeYomiuri Giant's 80th birthday at Tokyo Dome.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5tlf2bz451sneur5o1_1280.jpgTokyo DomeYomiuri Giant's 80th birthday at Tokyo Dome.2018-08-21T09:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/16/sengaku-ji/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n4zdyyze1sneur5o2_1280.jpgSengakujiBurning incense for the 47 Roninhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n4rziayr1sneur5o3_1280.jpgSengakujiLord Asano's gravehttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n4rziayr1sneur5o2_1280.jpgSengakujiGravemarkers of the 47 Roninhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n4rziayr1sneur5o1_1280.jpgSengakujihttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n4wofbal1sneur5o1_1280.jpgSengakuji2018-08-12T12:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/14/japan-day-2-ueno-shibuya/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5invgez3c1sneur5o1_1280.jpgtiny doorCute little door in Ueno Park ,Tokyohttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5gcliql4j1sneur5o1_1280.jpgkumamon in nezuKumamon spotting in Nezu, Tokyohttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5io2mtifc1sneur5o2_1280.jpgcat manThis guy and his cats are apparently internet famous.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5inx0vk7j1sneur5o1_1280.jpgsigns in uenoWandering in Ueno Parkhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5inml4h4r1sneur5o1_1280.jpgdino skullDino Skull @ National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo2018-08-12T08:42:42+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/15/hakone-day-trip/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n3j4llmj1sneur5o2_1280.jpgShips on Lake AshiAhoy me hearties! About to board a ship to travel across Lake Ashi.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5lepoxxc61sneur5o4_1280.jpgOwakudaniThe ropeway passes over the sulphur mine at Owakudani.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5lepoxxc61sneur5o3_1280.jpgFujisan from the Hakone RopewayHello Fujisan!!https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5leh8p7r71sneur5o1_1280.jpgbentoBento breakfast on the shinkansen to Odawara.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5lejioctl1sneur5o3_1280.jpgTozan RailwayThe Tozan Railwayhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5lejioctl1sneur5o1_1280.jpgTozan railwayPassing over the road on the Tozan Railway.https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5lepoxxc61sneur5o2_1280.jpgHakone Ropewayhttps://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5n3g8ta901sneur5o1_1280.jpghakone ropewayBeautiful greenery2018-08-12T08:41:09+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.com/2014/05/12/welcome-to-japan-2014/https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5gcimxwbq1sneur5o1_1280.jpgtumblr_n5gcimxwbq1sneur5o1_1280https://studionelloe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n5gcank0hc1sneur5o1_1280.jpgtumblr_n5gcank0hc1sneur5o1_12802018-08-07T08:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://studionelloe.comdaily1.02025-09-21T00:54:44+00:00