North of the River over Gangnam (feat. Han River)

As I walk, I naturally find myself looking towards Gangnam across the Han River, and a few issues come to mind. First off, the sun is still beating down even though it's getting late in the evening. How do people run there? On the north side, there's usually enough shade in the afternoon, so you can manage if you avoid the sun. Another thing is that while people love Han River views, from the north side, you naturally see the river from your south-facing balcony. But in Gangnam, they tend to put large windows on the north side. Gangnam has good infrastructure, which is why young people prefer it and it's convenient in many ways, but its grid-like streets, while easy to navigate, are just plain boring. Somewhere in the north, with its five-way and six-way intersections, feels more familiar to me. Getting off at Hansung University Station, climbing the hills of Seongbuk-dong, taking a breather at Gilguksa Temple, and then heading to Bukchon is absolutely amazing in the fall. I should go take pictures there in autumn. Sometimes, I stop by Kyobo Bookstore in Gwanghwamun and then wander around Bukchon, Seochon, and Insadong when I'm bored. As you get older, there are things that are better even if they're less convenient.