Paused at a temple on my way to the summit of Dobongsan Mountain, Bukhansan National Park. I rode the Seoul metro to get to the trailhead.
Category: East Asia
Gyeongju National Park
Ancient artifacts punctuated my hike of the Mount Namsan area of Gyeongju National Park. This pagoda is over 1,100 years old.
Ancient Burial Mounds
Walked past some of the hundreds of ancient burial mounds in Gyeongju.
Gyeongju National Park
Now in Gyeongju, South Korea, surrounded by Gyeongju National Park, an area of enormous historical significance.
Descending Lifelines and Other Korean Oddities
I’m still trying to figure out why I needed two stylists to blow-dry my hair with their duelling dryers in a Seoul salon. That’s the joy of travel. Even everyday situations can surprise. When something is “not like back home” that is to be welcomed. Anyway, here’s my list of some Korean oddities I’ve encountered…… Continue reading Descending Lifelines and Other Korean Oddities
Descending Lifelines and Other Korean Oddities
Posted Descending Lifelines and Other Korean Oddities.
Bus to Busan
On a bus from Gwangju to Busan.
Naejangsan National Park
In Naejangsan National Park I had lovely ridge trails all to myself.
Where am I Going Next?
The hotel clerk asked where I was going next. I replied I did not know, which was true. Freedom! I decided at the train station.
Hiking Wolchulsan National Park
I lost count of all the peaks I climbed as I hiked full across Wolchulsan National Park. This was my most arduous day on the trip, so far.