In a Zen trance, still back at the Imperial Palace, I am seeking inspiration about which two of the several imperial tombs to visit; turns out they were printed on the tickets |
Independence--Freedom--Happiness...Socialism |
Excellent signage all over, befitting a World Heritage site; and in English too |
Moat |
Guards |
Many buildings, courtyards, stages of the visit/pilgrimage; not going to show them all here |
Stele celebrating the accomplishments of Minh Mang |
Lots of bonsai and other ornamental plants |
One of two large obelisks at the final pavilion |
Bridge to tomb |
And across the bridge, the tomb itself |
A huge stone tumulus, 285m in circumference, 3m high; the tomb is opened once a year on Minh Mang's death anniversary |
Tree vs. stone episode #28,956 |
Our set is complete |
Spring arriving |