I somehow managed to sneak in a little detour to a fortress they said was right around the hotel. (Of course, bear in mind this is the same individual who thought she could walk back from dinner with colleagues when 7 cabs claimed they did not know where her hotel was…and had to visit the Korean police to get directions back…)
And in keeping with tradition, there is a fast way and a slow way around the fortress. What there is not is a screaming sign that says “there are fewer stairs and a faster chance to get to the shuttle to what you want to see if you proceed left.” Needless to say, I went right. That is right through a market…and right up myriad stairs (got plenty of exercise) and right into the intriguingly attired tram. Ah, well, let us say, I took the road less travelled. It was a gorgeous day and I saw what I could before catching a cab to the airport. See below…
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