Tag: south korea

Travel + Place 2013 09 05

The Old and the New

saBEE,

After breakfast, Matthew drops us off at Insadong – a neighbourhood of galleries and cafes… A quick walk through and then to the Palace where we meet up with Mike. Interesting to be within the palace gates with the backdrop of skyscrapers. Together we go to a gallery featuring 4…

Travel + Place 2013 09 04

Back to Seoul

saBEE,

An easy morning bus ride to Seoul. 2 1/2 hours and we are back in the maze of this wild city. We stop at Matthew’s office, where my mate stays to do some envision work. Matthew takes me to the market to pick up some goods for his restaurant. What…

Travel + Place 2013 09 02

JeonJu LOVE!

saBEE,

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…

Travel + Place 2013 09 01

On the road

saBEE,

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…

Travel + Place 2013 08 31

Pinus Densiflora

saBEE,

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…