Korean Adventure Day 16
Today brought us to a gorgeous waterfall with a tragic story attached to it. The 4.3 incident saw over 250 villagers executed at this waterfall. Between 1947 and 1954, over 30000 people, about 10% of Jeju’s population were executed on the whole island.
We visit another museum about a famous Korean artist, Lee Jungseop, who lived a true artist’s life—in poverty, in exile, and during miserable times. His art and life is celebrated and taught in all schools throughout Korea.
Lunch at a traditional folk village. I thought it would be like Heritage Park. Nope. It is an actual living museum and we were traipsing around people’s homes. It was a bit weird. But we got some amazing traditional soups at their ‘restaurant’.
Next is the Stone Park which combines science and whimsy, nature and concrete, myth and fact, geology and environment. It was very interesting.
Fun fact…Jeju Island and Toronto have collaborated to twin sections of their hiking trails—the Jeju Olle Trail and the Bruce Trail. We HAD to see that marker!
This is where my trip with the group ends. Lots of hugs, lots of well wishes and then I am off on my own. It has been 6 weeks since I have had any time alone at all (except for flying). It was glorious.
Once again—thank you for coming along with me!!
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