Somewhere Near Korea's DMZ early 1980s: Rummaging through some old negatives and found these. Some street and architecture :D Yes, people actually rode the bicycles loaded like that...

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

Rummaging through some old negatives and found these.
Some street and architecture :D
Yes, people actually rode the bicycles loaded like that

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moosus

Ur pics reminded me of my time in ROK during the late 60s and early 70s when I was based in Taegu, now spelled Daegu. I remember walking thru the "The Ville" between Camps David and Henry, which were about a couple of miles apart. There were very narrow streets and most of the private residences had tall walls (7 feet, usually) that were topped with broken glass shards, nails, and anything sharp that would prevent "slicky boys" from breaking and entering. And the "honeypots." So. Kor. was essentially a third-world country with no waste disposal or modern sewage system for most private residences. Sooo, homeowners hired people to empty their private outhouses with a bucket and throw the stinking waste into a big vat and drive or peddle the crap away. Didn't want to rear-end one of those vehicles. U brought back distant memories. Thanks.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

waegwan wrote:

Rummaging through some old negatives and found these.
Some street and architecture :D
Yes, people actually rode the bicycles loaded like that

Nice shots! Very interesting.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

moosus wrote:

Ur pics reminded me of my time in ROK during the l... (show quote)

I remember the 70s, the 60s are a little before my time. I live in Waegwan now, about 20 miles from Daegu and work in Daegu at Camp Henry. I was stationed along the Z in the late 70s and early 80s. Korea is completely modern and new these days. I remember the honeypots and there are still a few old houses in areas waiting to be torn down that have the walls with glass on top.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

StevenG wrote:

Nice shots! Very interesting.

Thanks, Korea doesn't look anything like that anymore. Nowadays it is modern and cleaned up but deep down I miss the old days.

moosus

waegwan wrote:

I remember the 70s, the 60s are a little before my time. I live in Waegwan now, about 20 miles from Daegu and work in Daegu at Camp Henry. I was stationed along the Z in the late 70s and early 80s. Korea is completely modern and new these days. I remember the honeypots and there are still a few old houses in areas waiting to be torn down that have the walls with glass on top.

I'm a little surprised Camp Henry is still operational. It is strangely gratifying to see you vouchsafe my observations. Cool. MM

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

moosus wrote:

I'm a little surprised Camp Henry is still operational. It is strangely gratifying to see you vouchsafe my observations. Cool. MM

You are surprisingly accurate for your age ☺️

moosus

waegwan wrote:

You are surprisingly accurate for your age ☺️

I'm like that cliche about old age: I can remember stuff from decades ago, but I can't go from one room to another and remember why I went into the new room (unless it was to use the restroom) in the first place. Take care.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

moosus wrote:

I'm like that cliche about old age: I can remember stuff from decades ago, but I can't go from one room to another and remember why I went into the new room (unless it was to use the restroom) in the first place. Take care.

Voss

Great photos, waegwan. Have any more?

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

Voss wrote:

Great photos, waegwan. Have any more?

Thanks, Voss, I do have some more, I'll try to work on them a little this week.