Yes, on this day in 1929, the Museum of Modern Art was established and opened in New York City. All those unusual colours, squiggly lines, weird shapes in unlikely juxtapositions were introduced to various patrons of the arts in Midtown Manhattan. Cubism, abstract expressionism, surrealism, impressionism, and minimalism became all the rage among jazz musicians, anarchists, and various other non-conformists. Some of those folks could teach you a thing or two about drinking booze, although it would be another 9 years before the first Hash was founded. It's a long way from NYC to Kuala Lumpur.

Your JM will hare this Saturday. He has decided (again) to lay a trail from the pagoda very close to Gyeongbokgung Station. It might not be new or exciting, but it is convenient and centrally located, with a broad array of convenience stores and restaurants to choose from. It will be somewhat cold, so skirtmeat is probably going to be dressed in mid-autumn attire. However, I'm quite certain we can all occasionally spot some shapely feminine gams as we pound the pavement, dirt, and wood (mostly pavement, but with some greenery too).

From Seoul Station head north on line 1 and transfer at Jongno 3 ga to line 3, and then get on a subway moving north for 2 stops. Come up for air at exit 7 and follow the half arrows.