Carvings of the Saints on the tomb of Felix O'Dulany, Jerpoint's first abbot and bishop of Ossory, who died in 1202. A mere 9 years before taking the role as bishop Felix experienced the Anglo-Norman invasion and the surrender of all the O'Dulany lands. Despite this Felix considered himself the father of all committed to his care regardless of weather they were Norman or Celts. His tomb attracted pilgrims well into the 1800's. Jerpoint Abbey, County Kilkenny, Ireland. www.robertdowniephotography.com Love Life, Love Photography
There is nothing quite like the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
A maze of colour and texture Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. Construction began in 1405, and was completed in 1412. The palace was burned down by an angry mob in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Japanese invasion of Korea. It was reconstructed in 1609 by King Seonjo and King Gwanghaegun however burnt back down in 1623 because of political Revolt by King Injo. The palace was also attacked by the Manchu Qing but throughout its history of reconstruction and repair has remained faithful to its original design. It was heavily damaged during the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945) and, only about 30% of the pre-Japanese structures survive. Seoul, Korea
