1. The Seoul Tower The Seoul Tower is one of the most recognized landmarks in Seoul. Among other things, it serves as a communications tower and sits atop a hill that dominates the city skyline. I hiked to the tower on a very hot day to take a few photos.

2. There is a cable car that will take visitors from the base of the mountain to the top—near the tower (but I decided to walk up when I visited).

3. The Namsan Cable Car platform; near there were some steps that I used to climb up the hillside to the tower.

4. I shot the car bringing other folks up the steep mountain to the park above.

5. I took a very pleasant walk up a sidewalk and steps to get to the top of the mountain—on a very hot and humid day.

6. When I arrived at the base of the tower, I took a telephoto shot of the microwave and other antennas on the massive tower. Though it was hot and muggy, there was a bad haze in the Seoul area, so the photos were not very brilliant. The Seoul Tower Up Close

7. Near the huge Seoul Tower, there was a second tower, with many antennas on it, as well. Note the hazy background that had settled over Seoul that day. Auxiliary Tower

8. Not far from the tower, on the edge of the mountain, there were huge antique kilns (for what use I do not know).

9. On the mountain top, an artist had some interesting sculptures on exhibit.

10. A very interesting “fad” was noted on the mountain. I saw dozens of padlocks hung on a fence surrounding the tower area. They had names of “lovers” affixed to them.

11. Close-ups of some of the padlocks revealed paintings, hearts, and messages. Some were neat and some were not so nicely done.

12. On the way down the mountain, after I spent about 30 minutes shooting photos (and catching my breath), I shot the impressive tower – framed with the tress on the side of the hill. Framed by the Trees

13. After visiting the tower on the mountain, I walked toward the center of Seoul. Near the tower is the LG CNS building. Jongho Rho, my Korean “daughter’s” father, works in the building.