So, it's really true

Well, we had a nice weekend but...make sure you aren't eating anything while reading this...

It's true, there are dog meat markets. Seeing man's-best-friend encaged like this was a bit startling for us.

Sunday afternoon, we went on a subway tour as we like to do during the weekend. The idea is to pick a new subway stop to explore as often as we can. Jen was feeling under the weather for the later part of the week, so by Sunday we were both ready to explore our new city more.

We heard of a "Western" market in an area called Dogok. Well, there was nothing different there than anywhere else (I had visions of dancing taco seasoning packets), so we weren't too impressed but enjoyed the fancy neighborhood and a small park.

















Pretty autumn leaves and a pretty lady



















So, after we explored this subway stop for a bit, we decided to roll on back to our home via a few other stops we had heard of. Next stop Moran. We stepped out of the subway and up the stairs to the light of the atmosphere. Before us presented a question, where do we walk? Since it looked like market in all directions, we choose "go straight". We choose wrong. Around the corner we found a market shutting down for the day. As we got closer, we saw the merchandise. Dogs. Not for pets. We were beginning to think this was myth.

If you look closely, you can see cages of dogs. They are all the same breed.















A couple of fellas loading up another cage for transport back to the farm...or somewhere.















Pictures speak a thousand words.















Although a dark and not often talked about piece of Korean culture, I'm glad we saw it and never have to go back.

Jen and I are off to Hong Kong Thursday morning. We are beyond ourselves with excitement for a little break and to see Cork again.

Have a great week!