A
great dive in the heart of Seoul, South Korea ...
off the beaten path and a good deal on Makoli
(Traditional liquor) and baked fish. The walls
and ceiling are strewn with trivial and important
graffitti over the past forty years and a place
where university students used to congregate to
make plans for demonstrations against the
government.
The
proprietor (to the left) and my wife pose for a
moment. You'll notice the Makoli bowls and baked
fish on the table. She's the original owner, and
business is as good as ever due to the nostalgic
aspects of the establishment. The place is packed
every night with students, working professionals
and tourists.
My
wife caught me in a digestive ... food as well as
the surroundings ... moment. You'll notice the
empty plate ... damn good fish ... and another
pot of Makoli. Just a small representation of the
graffitti follow, but adequate to get a feel for
the establishment ... a truly remarkable place
that has become symbolic of freedom of
expression.







Thanks. Tom Chambers http://tomchambers.0catch.com/
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