Today was probably my favorite day of the trip so far. We started off by going to Suwon Fortress, which was utilized during the Joseon dynasty, where we got to try archery with recurve bows. This was my first time ever using a recurve bow. I have used a crossbow and a compound bow before, but holding and shooting a recurve bow felt completely different. I ended up scraping my forearm pretty badly with the bowstring the first time I shot it, but it was still a really fun experience.

After archery, we walked along the city wall, which was really insightful because we got to see where archers would have taken defensive positions during attacks. After walking the wall, we explored the temporary fortress, where we saw areas like the living quarters for the king and generals, as well as where the servants would have stayed.

After that, we had some free time, so my buddy and I walked up the mountain to see a really cool statue. While trying to find the path, we ended up walking through a residential neighborhood that had a lot of character. When we finally reached the top, we realized the area was actually a temple. At the temple, we were able to go to the top of the bell tower, which gave us an amazing view of the city skyline and the surrounding residential area. For lunch, we were on our own, and since we spent most of that time exploring, I ended up stopping at a 7-Eleven and getting a really tasty rice ball.

From there, it was time for the Samsung Innovation Museum. The whole tour was very interesting, but it also felt extremely dystopian. It was unlike any museum I had ever been to before because you had to have a guide, and there were no other people besides the group you walked in with. Despite that strange feeling, I learned a lot about the history of semiconductors, televisions, and phones. Toward the end of the tour, we were shown many of the innovative products Samsung has on the market today.