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		<title>Top 10 ancient Tombs of Gyeongju: Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/07/top-10-ancient-tombs-of-gyeongju-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continued from Part 1&#8230;.
5. Neoseo-ri Tombs (너서리왕릉): Once surrounded by houses, the half dozen or so tombs of Noseo-ri have been cleared of buildings and made into oasis-like park in the midst of downtown Gyeongju. Just across the street from Bonghangdae tomb, this park is a great spot for tomb watching, an afternoon picnic or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 ancient Tombs of Gyeongju: Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/06/top-10-ancient-tombs-of-gyeongju-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gyeongju]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things that make Gyeongju noticeably unique among Korean cities are all of the ancient Shilla hill tombs scattered about.  Some of them are pretty darn impressive actually, as they range from one to two millennia old and most of them are at least a couple stories high.  Not to mention [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restaurant Review #12: 100 Years Tea House (백년찻집)</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/06/restaurant-review-100-years-tea-house/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/06/restaurant-review-100-years-tea-house/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[East Sea]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beak Nyeon Cha Jip]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mt. Tohamsan]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/?p=1678</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Perched on the ridge of Mt. Tohamsan (토함산) , looking East over the Churyeong (추령) Pass is one of the best kept secrets of Gyeongju:  the Beak Nyeon Cha Jip (백년찻집) or “100 Years Tea House”.  Whether you’re a dedicated  tea aficionado or you need a break on the trip over to the East Sea [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gyeongju Guide Books</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/06/gyeongju-guide-books/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/06/gyeongju-guide-books/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Book Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the last couple of months I’ve managed to collect a few really killer guidebooks on the Gyeongju, mostly through tips from friends and browsing through the Gyeongju National Museum book store.  If you’re visiting Gyeongju, you’d be doing yourself a big favor by picking up at least one of these books and giving it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Events for Buddha’s Birthday (석가탄신일): Friday, May 21st</title>
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		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/05/special-events-buddhas-birthday-may-21st/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buddhist culture]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[lantern parade]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Coming up in about a week and a half is my absolute favorite holiday in Korea: Seokga Tanshinil (석가탄신일), or Buddha’s Birthday.   Every temple in Korea celebrates Buddha’s Birthday one way or another.  Most hang lanterns, have special ceremonies and serve a special group lunch or dinner for parishioners.  A few of the larger or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Ancient Stone Buddhas (석불) of Gyeongju: Part 2 of 2</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/05/top-10-ancient-stone-buddhas-of-gyeongju-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 15:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buddhist culture]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[history]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Buddhism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Byeondosan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Geumgangsan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Namsan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ruins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seokkuram]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continued from Part 1:
 5.  The Buddha Boulder (부처바위) of Tapgol Valley (탑골): Tucked behind the quaint beauty of Oknyeongam Hermitage (옥룡암) in Tapgol (pagoda) Valley is a large rock outcropping covered with Buddhist carvings.  There are dozens of cryptic images including meditating Buddhas, flying Devas, pagodas, and even winged lions!  The quiet magic of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Ancient Stone Buddhas (석불) of Gyeongju: Part 1 of 2</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/top-10-ancient-stone-buddhas-gyeongju-part-1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/top-10-ancient-stone-buddhas-gyeongju-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buddhist culture]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cycling]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Namsan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the cool things about Gyeongu is that it’s literally covered with ancient stone Buddhas from the Unified Shilla Dynasty (통일 신라), most dating back to around the 7th or 8th centuries C.E.  Very little is generally known about the sculptors who chiseled out these masterpieces way back when, though they were probably carved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gyeongju Cherry Blossoms (벚꽃)  Spring 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/gyeongju-cherry-blossoms-spring-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/gyeongju-cherry-blossoms-spring-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Festivals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the last week or so the cherry blossoms (벚꽃) here in Gyeongju have just exploded.  Hopefully,you got out to see them last weekend as we’ve been in for a bit of nasty weather lately.  The temperature’s really dropped and we even had some snow mixed in with the rain tonight, which is not going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gyeongju’s 2010 Soju (소주) &amp; Ddeok (떡) Festival</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/gyeongju-2010-soju-ddeok-festival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Festivals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I’ve been trying to get the word out about events before they actually happen, I’m pleased as puddin’ to announce that it’s that time of year again for the Gyeongju Soju (소 주) &#38; Ddeok (떡) , or Liquor and Rice Cake Festival. As always, the festival’s in Hwanseong Park.  The official word [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Restaurant Review #10: Pranzo (프란조) Italian Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/restaurant-review-pranzo-italian/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/04/restaurant-review-pranzo-italian/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Downtown]]></category>
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One of my few complaints about Gyeongju is that there just aren’t many foreign restaurants here. Sure, Gyeongju has all your usual greasy fast food joints, but you’ve got to go all the way to Daegu to find a TGI Fridays or Outback Steak House. And if you’re itching for Thai or Mexican, just forget it. Luckily we [...]]]></description>
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