Burned Out and Breaking Free: A Week Without School in Seoul
The day after the burn, I had plans to meet up with friends in the evening to watch the Lantern Parade. I took it easy in the morning, using the quiet time to book KTX train tickets from Seoul to Busan for next Sunday; marking the end of my five-week stay in Seoul. In the afternoon, with the sun shining and the skies clear, I hopped on the subway to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Surrounded by tourists dressed in colorful Hanbok, I wandered through the historic grounds, soaking in both the beauty of the palace and the vibrant atmosphere. Since I plan to come back here, I decided not to go inside the palace this time. Instead, I made my way toward Cheonggyecheon Stream. I was so focused on watching the many people enjoying the outdoor library that I completely missed the massive statue of King Sejong; I walked right past it without even noticing! It was such a heartwarming sight: people of all ages, with or without children, sitting and reading in the open air. Along the beautiful Cheonggy...