Our morning trip was to Independence Hall, part of a 1,700 acre complex devoted to sharing and preserving Korean history and culture. Independence Hall is a series of seven museums that outline Korea's history and struggle for independence. The Korean peninsula has been occupied by several other nations/kingdoms through the centuries. In modern times, Japan has ruled over Korea for much of the century prior to Korean independence, achieved after the World War II. The Koreans believe (rightly so, it would seem) that Japan has denied the brutality and inhumanity of its often barbaric occupation of Korea.
We spent nearly three hours, and most of us made it through only three of the seven museums. Our hosts agreed to bring us back tomorrow.
We ate lunch, then attended a performance of an acrobatic/comedic team. Though we couldn't understand a word they said, we enjoyed the performance thoroughly.
After the performance, we worked with one of the performers to learn walking tightropes (4 inches off the ground) and spinning plates.
Our last trip of the day was to a temple with what I understand is the largest Buddha figure in Korea. Team members enjoyed the time here, though the weather was cold and drizzly.
Next we went to dinner and our homestays.
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