A wintry post, @slowwalker.

Korea seems to have a climate similar to Canada - tonight the temperature is -4 C here. I actually have my own on-line weather station. I love observing the moods of the water and sky.

Your mother is very much like my wife, except my wife likes to get out and take photographs. Like you, we spent a chilly day last week travelling to spots where she could shoot some macro photos. I'm sure your mother will turn her photos into a lovely painting.

It is unusual to find a temple that isn't built on a high place and is so accessible near a river - there must be an interesting reason for this which I'm sure you'll discover.

Have a good day, my friend :)