After arriving at AMS, we headed to the Apollo Hotel to check in. We then headed into historic central Amsterdam where we visited the Royal Palace, followed by the New Church, Old Church, and Basilica of Saint Nicholas. We also spent time walking by the city’s canals, had some Dutch snacks, and had a seafood dinner.
Continue reading “Amsterdam”C&O Canal and Fort Frederick Near Hagerstown, Maryland
After leaving Martinsburg, WV in the morning, we visited the C&O Canal’s Cushwa Basin at Williamsport, MD. After a brief stroll, we checked out the visitor center and then drove 25 minutes upriver to Fort Frederick State Park. We caught the end of a musket firing demonstration, listened to some rangers talk, and walked through the fort’s historical buildings.
Continue reading “C&O Canal and Fort Frederick Near Hagerstown, Maryland”Hongdae Before Departure
After waking up at the RYSE, we had our usual breakfast and went out to take a walk around Hongdae as well as had one final snack before checking out. We then took the train to Incheon to fly home to the US.
Continue reading “Hongdae Before Departure”Namsan, Gyeonghuigung, and the Seoul Museum of History
Our final full day in Seoul! After breakfast at the RYSE, we returned to Namsan for the Beacon Lighting Ceremony. We then visited Gyeonghuigung and the adjacent Seoul Museum of History before taking a quick look at the Sajik Altar. We ended the day with dinner at a BBQ restaurant by the Sejong Village Food Street.
Continue reading “Namsan, Gyeonghuigung, and the Seoul Museum of History”Myeongdong via the Seoullo 7017
After our usual breakfast at the RYSE, we took the bus to the western end of Seoullo 7017. From there, we walked to the east to the Namdaemun Market where we had lunch. We then saw the actual Namdaemun and took a bus east to the Myeongdong Cathedral. We walked through Myeongdong a bit before visiting Seonyudo Park and returning to Hongdae for dinner.
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