tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post916320867055281517..comments2024-02-28T22:43:49.960+00:00Comments on Asia Vu: Late Winter: Landscapes in SeoulMsCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-53138314927152385942012-06-16T23:59:32.114+01:002012-06-16T23:59:32.114+01:00Henry - Thanks for stopping by! As far as winter i...Henry - Thanks for stopping by! As far as winter in Seoul goes, I've only spent one winter here, so I'm definitely not an expert by any means! It certainly was cold enough for snow in February this year, although it's hard to say if there will be snow on the ground when you come. I would say you have a good chance of seeing it, but I can't promise you. If you are really determined to see snow, the many mountain peaks around Seoul remain snow-covered much longer than the city streets, so you might want to plan to do some hiking. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful visit, and I hope for your sake there will be a good snow while you're here!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-60918500613637520072012-06-13T13:25:53.788+01:002012-06-13T13:25:53.788+01:00Hi Ms Caroline!
I'm Henry Chen from the Phil...Hi Ms Caroline! <br /><br />I'm Henry Chen from the Philippines. Me and my friends will be spending the Valentine's Day in Seoul next year 2013, specifically February 12-16. <br /><br />As someone who hasn't experienced snow in his entire life, seeing some would really be a treat for me and my friends. <br /><br />So, I would just like to ask if we could still see some snow covered houses, temples, trees, or roads during that time? Can we still experience some snowfall? <br /><br />Your response will be very much appreciated. Thanks and more power to your site. Actually me and my friends also love Seoul. We've been there last Halloween of 2011.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-39760760238223088822012-03-05T22:56:04.201+00:002012-03-05T22:56:04.201+00:00Trish - I actually got the idea of seasonal photos...Trish - I actually got the idea of seasonal photos from Elizabeth at her gorgeous blog, 'Welsh Hills Again' http://welshhillsagain.blogspot.com/ <br />I enjoyed looking at the contrasts so much, I thought I'd try the same thing! I've been looking diligently for any kind of bulbs to come out of the earth, but so far - nothing. I don't know if that's because bulbs just don't grow in Korea, or if it's because they just aren't planted on public grounds. I'll report back later. Sorry about your nasty March weather, but I'm sure you'll be able to pull that bikini back out in a week or so...right? ; )MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-29736436279927970052012-03-05T22:52:43.827+00:002012-03-05T22:52:43.827+00:00Circles - hard to imagine that you need AC already...Circles - hard to imagine that you need AC already - even in Arizona we didn't usually start using it until April!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-51597147554939946172012-03-05T22:51:41.897+00:002012-03-05T22:51:41.897+00:00Karen-'bleak' is the right word! And, yes,...Karen-'bleak' is the right word! And, yes, I do remember March in Boston, and it was not particularly lovely. However, Autumn in NE - nothing can beat it!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-45322358020504549272012-03-05T15:01:26.131+00:002012-03-05T15:01:26.131+00:00What a good idea to photograph the same scenes in ...What a good idea to photograph the same scenes in different seasons. Sometimes as the landscapes change slowly we don't appreciate how stark the winter is. <br />We have snowdrops here and little hints of Spring but then a hideous day like yesterday, with rain and blizzards, stopped me getting my bikini out of the cupboard just yet!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-78948442452315603312012-03-01T10:25:20.105+00:002012-03-01T10:25:20.105+00:00Fantastic photos! When spring finally does make an...Fantastic photos! When spring finally does make an appearance, it'll be exhilarating - I remember so well from Minneapolis! Here, it's 1st march and the temperature has suddenly shot up - it's too hot outside - I think I'm about to put the AC on already. Noooo, don't let the dreaded summer be starting, pleeeeez!!!Circles in the Sandhttp://dubaiunveiled.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-54011091974954575812012-03-01T00:29:06.256+00:002012-03-01T00:29:06.256+00:00Beautiful and bleak pictures, Carolyne. The bleak...Beautiful and bleak pictures, Carolyne. The bleak ones do remind me of winter in New England. So many times there is no picturesque snow...just bleak and brown. This year-no snow, bleak, brown and pretty warm! Not too bad. It is winter tonight, though, snow and freezing rain. The lights just blinked, think the snow is very heavy. Hope we don't lose power! I just turned up the heat...just in case I want a warmer base than 66 to last the night! You must remember back to the days of your youth when March meant only that it is time to hope for spring. <br />Good nignt!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-38935094062921547162012-02-29T22:33:05.254+00:002012-02-29T22:33:05.254+00:00Emma-
I've never seen anyone skating there, bu...Emma-<br />I've never seen anyone skating there, but there are a number of outdoor rinks in Seoul, including one right in the middle of downtown. It's certainly been cold enough for them to do it!MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-37750321499594016972012-02-29T22:31:35.436+00:002012-02-29T22:31:35.436+00:00NVG-thanks - it was really gorgeous in October. I...NVG-thanks - it was really gorgeous in October. I'm curious to see what April will look like here - I've heard it's gorgeous, but as it's my first one, I have no idea yet...I'm sure there will be a number of posts once things warm up! Jealous of your mild winter...MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-27077221841120772042012-02-29T22:30:22.873+00:002012-02-29T22:30:22.873+00:00Frances - I would give anything to see daffodils a...Frances - I would give anything to see daffodils and crocus/croci (no idea)- they must be gorgeous now! There is a small botanical garden on the Natl Museum Grounds and I'm looking forward to seeing when things start blooming. Every shop has daffodils, tulips, etc., but I have yet to see anything green in the ground.MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-11807320873649779212012-02-29T18:46:54.451+00:002012-02-29T18:46:54.451+00:00Beautiful beautiful photographs, especially that f...Beautiful beautiful photographs, especially that first one! The colours are just amazing! Come on Spring, hurry up!!! Are you allowed to skate on that ice over there? I know there are lots of places in Germany that you are not "allowed" to skate, but I saw lots of people ignoring the rules this winter! Emma :)BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-72439223360530940212012-02-29T15:52:15.331+00:002012-02-29T15:52:15.331+00:00Your winter photos look like what it is usually li...Your winter photos look like what it is usually like here, but just hasn't happened this year (I've just blogged about how mild it's been). I bet the spring will be spectacular there - do you get the cherry blossoms like Japan? I love the autumn photos - very Oriental and beautiful.nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-10110199372309308682012-02-29T10:37:21.073+00:002012-02-29T10:37:21.073+00:00The October photos are beautiful, but I can see it...The October photos are beautiful, but I can see it is definitely a bit chilly from the recent ones! We have many signs of spring here in S.E. England,and have had several days at 12C recently...positively balmy compared to other recent temperatures! I saw daffodils out this morning by the river, and a blackbird was singing his heart out at dusk last night. The local rookery is being built with sticks and leaves, and crocuses ( crocii? ) have been flowering for a while now.Hope you can actually feel warm soon......I am loving reading your blog and finding out about a part of the world I previously knew nothing about.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.com