This post is dedicated to all those who have fought and died during the Korean War for freedom and democracy. It is by their blood and sacrifice that we are able to enjoy how the world is today.
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As I was preparing to write about Luxembourg City, I realized that this was another special place that deserves much more attention as it also holds a very personal place to Koreans. There is a monument called "Gelle Fra" near the heart of the city at Constitution Square dedicated to the lives of the fallen Luxembourg soldiers during both World Wars and the Korean War. I wanted this to be the first thing I brought up in this blog because there is nothing more special than being at a place where one can be at a monument dedicated to the lives of the lost and understanding that it was because of their sacrifice that you are able to exist. 21 nations fought along side South Koreans during the Korean War and my heart goes out to all of the fallen soldier's families and friends with deep gratitude and respect. They are heroes indeed.
이 포스트는 한국 전쟁에 돌아가신 용사들에게 바칩니다. 그들의 희생 없이는 오늘 날 불가능한 것들이 많은 것 같습니다.
룩셈부르크에 대해서 쓰다가, 이 곳에 아주 특별한 곳이 있다는게 생각 났습니다. 시가 중심에는 세계 대전들과 한국전쟁에 돌아가신 룩셈부르크 사람들을 기념하는 탑이 있습니다. 제가 포스팅을 하면 주로 시간 순으로 하는데, 오늘은 이 곳에서 경험한 특별함에 대해서 먼저 말씀 드리고 싶어서 제일 먼저 언급을 했습니다.
그 모든 유가족과 친지분들에게 깊은 감사와 존경을 표시합니다. 그들이 진정한 영웅인것 같습니다.
*I usually post in time order of events, but thought to bring these photos first up. After visiting the monument I took a moment to think about the people that died in Korea away from their friends and loved ones. It was a moving to say the least.
유럽까지 와서 이런 기념탑이 있는 지도 몰랐습니다. 생각을 하게 하는 여행이여서 더 특별했던 것 같습니다.
*We started off with breakfast in Brussels before leaving to Luxembourg. The trip is around 3 hours by train.
브뤼셀에서 아침 식사를 하고 기차타고 룩셈부르크까지 왔습니다. 기차로 약 3시간 걸린거 같습니다.
*After arriving in Luxembourg, the first thing we did was visit the cathedral of Luxembourg (aka Cathedral Notre-Dame) and give our prayers there.
도착하자 마자, 저희는 룩셈부르크 성당을 갔습니다. 이 성당은 파리에 있는 노트르 담 성당과 같은 이름이여서 특이했습니다.
*As soon as were finished, we walked over to the downtown area of the city near the Grand Duke's residence. Luxembourg has a Grand Duke instead of a King. (I'm not sure why...)
끝나고 걸어서 룩셈부르크 대공의 저택으로 가게 되었습니다. 룩셈부르크는 대통령이 아닌 대공에 의해 통치를 받고 있습니다.
*There are also guards outside the residence and they do a similar changing of the guard in London. The photo was taken when they were walking back and forth near the entrance.
사진에는 잘 보이지 않지만, 영국과 비슷하게 대공 저택 앞에서도 경비들이 왔다 갔다 했습니다.
*For some reason, when you are traveling you can eat all day. And that's what we did. (Beer included). This was a nice bar called "Le Palais".
여행을 하면 하루 종일 먹을수 있는게 신기한것 같습니다. 그래서 저희는 "Le Palais"라는 곳에서 점심과 맥주를 했습니다.
*After lunch, we had to have dessert so we went to a place called "Chocolate House". And tried some famous chocolate drinks and other goodies. (I forgot the names...) but you actually melt the chocolate with your drink (or eat bits of it at a time).
점심을 먹은 뒤에 "Chocoloate House"라는 곳에서 후식을 먹었는데요, 신기하게 여기는 초코렛과 음료를 따로 주고 초코렛을 음료수에 녹여서 먹었습니다. 정말 맛있었습니다.
*The entire time we were wondering around the city, there were pianos in public areas for people to play on. I took this chance and played for my beautiful fiance whenever I could. I guess people thought I played okay???
저희가 여행 갔을때, 이 도시에서는 피아노가 곳곳에 있었습니다. 어떤한 이유 때문에 인지 모르지만, 저는 열심히 제 인생의 전부인 사람을 위해서 피아노를 첬습니다. 사람들이 우르르 몰려와서 구경하는데 민망했지만... 열심히 했습니다.
*More pianos.
피아노 샷 추가!
*We traveled Casemate du Bock which was place where people hid during the bombing runs during the wars. Sadly, it was closed when we got there, so we just took more photos. The shelters were underground, so you can't see them in the photos, but those were the views on top of the shelters.
"Casemate Du Bock"는 전쟁 당시의 피난소 였는데요, 아쉽게도 닫아서 저희는 그 위에서 사진 찍고 주변을 구경했습니다.
*For dinner, we went to a small but famous place called "Am Tiirmschen" that served authentic Luxembourg food. (But I can't remember what it was called...) It was on the 2nd floor and was built inside the old walls of the city.
저녁은 성벽안에 2층에 있는 "Am Tiirmschen"이라는 곳에서 먹었습니다. 이 곳에서는 로컬 음식을 먹을수 있는데... 뭘 먹었는지 이름이 생각이 안나네요...
*After dinner, we walked all the way back to the downtown area but while we were there so stopped by a square garden called "Place des Martyrs" that had wonderful flowers. The whole city was beautiful and I was amazed at the attention that they gave history by remembering the fallen lost ones during wartimes.
걸어서 돌아가는 길에 "Place des Martyrs" 한글로 번역하면 순교자들의 광장인데요, 이 작은 유럽 도시가 과거를 기억하고 추모하는게 굉장히 신성했습니다. 마음이 좀 무겁기도 하고, 하루 종일 걸어다니면서 역사에 대해서 생각을 해서 그런지 이 곳에서의 추억은 기억에 오래 남을 것 같습니다.
*I guess I was being too serious during this day, so my beautiful wife-to-be cheered us up as usual with a selfie.
계속 진지한 모습을 보여서... 셀카를 찍었습니다.
And I think that's pretty much it! This day in Europe was very touching for both of us. It reminded us of the people that fought so hard during the wars. I hope that this post will not be recognized as a political one, but one out of deep respect.
룩셈부르크에 와서한국전쟁에 돌아가신 분들이 생각났습니다.
이 포스트는 정치적인 목적이 없고, 돌아가신분들을 생각하며, 오늘 저희가 누리는 자유에 대해서 생각하고 존경하는 마음에서 작성했습니다.
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