Namsam Tower

The tallest structure in Seoul is called Namsam Tower, a definite tourist attraction that I hadn't seen until last Tuesday, which was a holiday. Me and some friends decided to be tourist-y that day, and this was our first stop.

So here's the tower itself:

And here we are (except the friend that's taking the pic) waiting for the gondola (instead of hiking our lazy behinds up the hill):
At the top is a circular room lined with windows. On each window are the names of various cities around the world, and the distance from here (Seoul tower) to there.
Of course, here's me and Toronto! There was Vancouver too, but TO's closer to my home:

My friend's home (NY):
My other friend's home (South Africa):

And my other friend who was with us is Korean, so I guess he doesn't get a sign. :)

Out on the street, another street sign. This way to Canada, that way to Africa:
And here's a wee bit of Seoul. There are lots of mountains, and in the centre of this picture at the base of the mountain (very difficult to see), is the Blue House, where the President lives:
I'm glad I finally went up this famous tower, and I even got to send a postcard to my baby brothers and grandparents at the top!! Cool eh??