The sun magically appeared and Pyongyang was sparkling. We were told to maintain a solemn air and arms were to be at our sides at all times. We couldn’t put them in our pockets or even fold them.pic.twitter.com/sHAXNqrVct
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As a reward for our good behaviour and patriotism, we were then allowed a trip to an amazing bar which wouldn’t have been out of place in any major western city.pic.twitter.com/n1UWfJFoXj
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The Day of the Sun was completed by a dinner on an old fashioned river boat which was delightfully kitsch inside. Even the uniforms of the waitresses were a joy.pic.twitter.com/CQYws1lIsT
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After dinner, the waitresses put on a little show for us.pic.twitter.com/5AHdVRNdfy
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I will state here that I failed to capture my
flag.
Everybody fails.pic.twitter.com/w33fqSkshJ
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Our trip was coming to an end, but we still had one last treat in store for us...pic.twitter.com/JMswG3jyCj
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I was lucky enough to get given a copy of this magazine for the flight home. Let’s take a look at what’s inside.pic.twitter.com/Hh1XMBwuEW
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There was a special section on the recent meeting in Vietnam between Trump and Kim Jong Un.pic.twitter.com/666o6zcjFz
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On close inspection, note how Kim Jong Un’s name is typed in a slightly bigger font than Trump’s.pic.twitter.com/YUG6qBFIBc
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The magazine had a special section on other world leaders who have expressed their boundless admiration. They were all very relevant and up-to-date. Here’s what Stalin had to say.pic.twitter.com/PJ9UGDtPtC
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And Tito. Nobody else on my tour group of 10 even knew who he was.pic.twitter.com/Ido874xxDh
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Perhaps my favourite was this quote by Jimmy Carter who declares Kim Il Sung to be greater than all the Founders and Presidents of the United States put together and even God.pic.twitter.com/U9E7jbn3x3
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Sadly, all good things come to an end, and so did this. I enjoyed my visit to Best Korea and encourage anyone with a curious mind to go check it out. It’s a fascinating place and certainly rewarding. Annyeong!pic.twitter.com/c0ggOvGkCD
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