Life in Korea

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 ...