One of my favorite things about the Daegu area is the surrounding mountain ranges, offering quite a different view than the endless horizon and sea views we have here in Jeju. Leaving Buksam we were headed East, ironically despite living on an island we chose two different seaside destinations for this trip. To be fair though the East sea is different and Yeongdeok is an area I've never explored so I was looking forward to seeing a new portion of Korea. Not to mention the town is home to the famous King Crab, and as any vacation should be, ours was fueled by food. We also decided to splash out for accommodation, opting for the room with a private pool and jacuzzi. After years upon years of budget solo travel I'm still adjusting to this lifestyle of treating myself.
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After staying around town for a few weeks I decided it was time for me hop on a bus. I was originally going to visit a friend in Ulsan but plans changed and we're going to have to reschedule. After hearing from a few friends I decided it was back to Gyeongju for me. I arrived before my friend Sara so having beautiful weather, I decided to start by walking to Daereungwon Tumuli Park, one of many world heritage sites in Gyeongju. This is where most of the royal tombs of Gyeongju are - some lay outside the gates but I wanted to get the full experience so I paid the whopping 1500won (< $1.50) to enter.
A few weeks ago I taught the expression "April showers bring May flowers". The kids understood the meaning, however it didn't translate well as rainy season here is summer, unlike the April showers we have at home. Spring arrives here just in time to cure you of your winter blues, this is the time to catch the beautiful cherry blossoms [벚꽃]. Literally, you need to catch them before their gone, the blossoms tend to bloom during the first few weeks of June (depending on location) and are usually gone within two weeks. I was in luck, my friend Son was planning to stay in Gyeongju for the weekend to explore and invited me to come along. Gyeongju was the capital of South Korea during the Shilla dynasty so there is a ton of history and lots to see.
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AsiaKoreaWhere to start. After living on and off in this country for nearly 10 years I have memories, experiences and stories galore. I'll now always be a bit partial to the Land of the Morning Calm. Filled with delicious foods, beautiful nature and friendly people, I'm always happy to return. Archives
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