Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Cheonggyecheon Stream and Han River Tour

Cruising down the Han River...
One of the many car/train bridges we passed under....

Daniel and I finally got around to taking the Han River Tour, after one failed attempt and endless summer heat that kept us away, and it was very enjoyable and relaxing. It was a short 1 hour cruise up and down the river where we got to see the tallest building in Seoul, the National Parliament Building, and other historic sights. While in the area, we also got to stroll down Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul. It was once completely covered up to make way for buildings, but has now been rebuilt and made into one of the city's most beautiful park areas. We're still enjoying the wonderful fall weather here. If only winter would stay away!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Hiking

At the top with our Kentucky friend, Amanda.
The leaves are changing and is so nice here!
Viewo of Seoul in the background...
Ascending the peak in Suwon...
View of Dongtan and Suwon in the background...


Daniel and I have had several great hiking adventures lately. . . Mt. Gwanggyosan in Suwon and Mt. Dobongsan in Seoul. From the mountain in Suwon, we could see our neighborhood in Dongtan, which was cool. Mt. Dobongsan was a strenuous hike uphill the entire way, but the view of Seoul from the top was amazing! My legs are killing me now, though :(

We've had wonderful weather here and we're really enjoying the outdoors before the cold winter hits. We have another hiking trip planned to one of the tallest mountains in Korea. Its on November 6th with the Adventure Korea Tour group...can't wait!