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Last week I visited Incheon again -- we walked to and through the Freedom Park and then into Chinatown, where I was guided to a "must-see-again" teahouse.

Two entire floors/levels of this building are greenhouses -- the roof is actually arched greenhouse domes -- lush with green foliages, plants of all sizes, buckets of flowers, blooming plants, ponds, mini-waterfalls, spectacular! And, birds! There are over 100 songbirds flying freely throughout these two floors -- wonderful! And, the owner is a hanji (Korean paper) artist -- and she has placed many of her "hanji people" throughout the rooms. Tea is served on benches/tables nestled in among the greenery. Poetry books are piled in nooks and crannies. This place is a haven!

I will surely revisit again, and often, bringing friends. Next time I will plan time for a meal at the Traditional Korean Restaurant located in the lowest level of the building.

*See the full album of photos in the Gallery -- "Incheon (teahouse)" -- click on the Gallery link. *

This past Friday I visited the Yangjae Flower Market area in Seoul -- it had been recommended by friends months ago, but this was the first time I finally made it there.   Wow!   A different concept, new to me -- 50 or more floral designers rent space in one large building -- open warehouse style, and you walk the aisles and can view their created (and for sale) arrangements and watch them creating new floral designs.   There was an astounding array of creations nestled among buckets and buckets full of glorious flowers.  Ahh, the fragrance!  

Then, in the same vicinity, there are 15 or more large greenhouses full of live plants -- wholesale and retail -- spring bulbs, water garden plants, bonsai, larger trees, cacti, orchids, fountains, plant gardens, all within a few city blocks!   Wow!   I could live there!  

Here are a few photos, and I'll put more in my Gallery soon.

Enjoy ~ Happy Spring!