a touching post today, @slowwalker.

It is sad that the sculptures and pagodas of the Baekje dynasty have been lost, especially since they epitomized the height of Korean art and culture.

But you miss another aspect of this sad tale - perhaps because you are too close to it.

You actually care very deeply about the past and the tremendous burden and responsibility of passing that vision on to succeeding generations. That is extremely admirable in my opinion.

Yes, I can see the rough work and crude sculpting of the pagodas arranged on the grounds after the collapse of Baekje dynasty, but I also see the care taken to preserve what remains.

I'm sure you read about the destruction of priceless art and sculpture by ISIL during its caliphate - not everyone demonstrates the humanity and appreciation of different cultures and their contribution to history.

It's refreshing to me to discover someone who really does care about such things.

Have a good day, my friend.