Last night we stayed in a traditional Korean village… Seonunjae Hanok Guesthouse. For me, so much of Jeonju feels like Seoul 20 years ago… Sleeping on the floor brings memories of my grandfather’s home (now a giant condo). For my mate – he is a brave and open spirit. Walked…
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On the road
Left the East coast mountains today for JeonJu. Along the way, we stopped for lunch in a town specializing in Silken Tofu stew. Outside the restaurant is where they make the silken tofu – so great to watch the process… And WHAT a meal we had! Then to the ocean…
K-food…Yikes!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner… a full day of k-food. Lunch today is with my mother’s family. Thought it was to be with my aunt and youngest uncle… turned out to be a lunch for 8 adults and 2 children. What a lunch! Returning from lunch, our hotel room is peaceful…
Pinus Densiflora
After breakfast this morning, we set out for the temple – a 5 minute walk away. The temple walk takes us into Seoraksan National Park. A giant Buddha at the start of the park, beautiful temples and a hike up to a temple in a cave. A beautiful trail in…
SeorakSan
A rainy day in Seoul – nice relief from the heat. Today we travel to the East coast to Seoraksan – in my mother’s home province. 2 hours on an express bus through the beautiful countryside – a smooth and comfortable ride. Kensington Stars Hotel is beyond our expectations. The…