Life in Korea
Road Trip 2010 … Jeju to Busan to …
I wake up under a pair of blankets with a cool breeze blowing across my face. It’s not a dream, it’s the air conditioner. Since I won’t be scuba diving, I’ve decided to head back to the mainland. I book a ticket for Busan because this way I can still have a full day on ...
Road Trip 2010 … A Lazy Day in Jeju
I awake the next day feeling tired but at the same time refreshed by the previous hike. I extend my stay at the hotel by an extra night and Arthur and I share a last lunch before he’s off to catch his boat back to the mainland. We exchange emails and part ways. I head over ...
Road Trip 2010… Jeju Fighting Inn & Hallasan
Arthur & I were up early. It was a fifteen minute walk to the bus station & another thirty minutes by bus to the trail. While he was getting ready I went downstairs to check out the forecast. The computers required a password, I guess I’ll ask the clerk. The window for the front ...
Road trip 2010 … Day 1 in Jeju-do
I got into Jeju late in the evening. Luckily I found a jjimjilbang almost right away. I parked the bike and went off in search of some geniune Jeju cuisine. First on my list was Jeju yuk-gye-jang. After an hour of unsuccessful searching I went into a PC bang and ate ramen noodles! There were ...
Road Trip 2010… Jeju-do
So the typhoon has passed. That doesn’t mean that getting to Jeju was completely smooth sailing. When I got to the ferry terminal I was informed that my rsvp was for the next day. When I made my booking I clearly stated the day. I even repeated it a couple times because I was talking ...
Road Trip 2010!! … interrupted
I started my road trip on Sunday. I learned from how I packed last year and adjusted things accordingly. First of all, my backpack is lighter. The tent and sleeping bag are now tied to my bike’s backrest with a cargo net. Less maps as well. I bought a phone book sized road atlas last ...