Jeju Island. Just a short plane ride away. Chock full of interesting things to do. The perfect place for a mini getaway. I should really do their promotions.
Last weekend was spent on Jeju Island with the boyfriend. We spent two nights and one full day in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. With more culture available than we could hope to cram into two weeks, let alone two days, we opted on a few of the better known hotspots: Loveland and Hanlim Park. We were not disappointed.
By the time we got situated in our hotel , ate dinner and got the idea where we were it was past time for any kind of touristy type of fun. We settled for a quiet walk on the boardwalk and happened upon a side street carnival. Anyone who knows me in the slightest knows I am a sucker for the fun little rides, carnival food (which this one severely lacked) and the general atmosphere associated with carnivals.
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| All smiles before the Viking Ship ride |
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| Halfway through |
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| Tiny Korean child that was forced to sit next to us |
After our carnival evening, we spent a quiet night in and geared up for a day of fun and culture. Little did Dan know that I had a little surprise up my sleeve for the next morning. A few weeks ago, he mentioned that he has never EVER had a professional massage. I decided that was going to change so I did the best I could at keeping it a surprise (which I managed to somehow do) and scheduled an appoinment with the hotel to get dual massages. He ended up being surprised (success!) and actually liked it. I was a bit surprised at this due to the fact that a Korean massage is a bit more intense than the usual version and included the masseuse stepping on his back, pulling his arms and legs into awkward positions and more.
We spent the rest of our day checking out Loveland and Hanlim Park.
Loveland was definitely a must-see for this trip. After seeing pictures from friends and the tourist websites this controversial park made our list of things to see. Readers beware: This specific park is an exhibit that appreciates the male/female form and isn't afraid to show off both in the form of sculptures and modern art throughout the park. As the website says, "Jeju Loveland breaks the traditional taboos surrounding love, and is a place where the visitor can appreciate the natural beauty of love." What we saw was exactly that. The park consisted of sculptures of every size, shape and color. People say a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at a few of the sculptures that highlighted our trip.
After the land of love, we took the eroticism down and notch and went to Hanlim Park. This park had sculptures of a different variety, wildlife galore, underground caves and so much more. We spent the better part of the afternoon wandering through the different areas of the park and had a blast. The park reminded me of a place that would be ideal for high school senior pictures or even engagement photos. Plenty of picturesque places for photos and sculptures galore to sit on or pose with. We took full advantage of the beautiful day and the ever-helpful Koreans that wanted to take our pictures to capture the day in its entierty.
As my words and pictures can attest to, we had a great time in Jeju. The weather was ideal. The scenery was beautiful. The company was incomparable. If anyone in Korea needs a little getaway, away from the screaming of your tiny students or just the city in general, head to Jeju. It will recharge your batteries and make you appreciate your life in Korea all the more.
For more pictures from Loveland or Hanlim park just check out my Facebook Album.
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