Exciting Times #31

Waiting for a the line to move at the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction.

Seoul, Korea: The European Style Room at Changdeokgung Palace

A vintage lock

The contrast of the windows and the furniture was interesting. 

A mix of European and Korean designs.

The mural on the wall was amazing. The ocean with the tall cliffs in the background.

Seoul, Korea: Inside the Emperor's Parlor

The Emperor's parlor isn't as impressive as the throne room (probably because all the visitor's were taken to the throne room and not the parlor), but it still had some beautiful details. Like this lantern for example.

The paper windows aren't as intricate, but has more of a calming design.

Of course, the details of the roof top has the same design to match.

A beautiful backyard area to the parlor.

Seoul, Korea: Gates and Details at Changdeokgung Palace

There were many gates on these palace grounds. 

The roof tops were adorned with these (I'm going to say) Korean version of Gargoyles. I'm not positive, but maybe they were meant to ward off evil spirits or demons. In other words, these were meant to protect the palace and the people living here.

The palace grounds do extend quite a ways.

This seemed to be the place to have your group photo taken. With all the colors and details who could resist!

This statue was part of the stone stairs that lead to the Emperor's throne.

Natural and beautiful lighting in this room.

I loved the details of the paper windows. 

There was so much space around the Emperor's throne. He must have had a lot of people visiting him or waiting on him.