So today was my second full day in Jeju. Again, I had the car and I drove it all over the island. So much so that I think I deserve a medal.
I began my day with breakfast at Woljeong-ri Beach, the same beautiful one as yesterday evening. I nibbled my waffle and sipped my Amricano whie sitting on the porch of the lovely Grecian cafe, and then took a stroll along the beach.
When I was ready, I got in my little red car and drove to the lava tube cave to see what it was all about. It turned out to be pretty spectacular! After paying the 2,000w entry fee and walking down the stairs into the cave, I got into the 'cave' part and felt kind of unique. How many people have ever been in a lava cave before? The walk from entry to end is about 1km, and along the way I saw all sorts of interesting formations and even some strategically placed seismic sensors, you know, just in case there are any rumblings in this inactive volcano lava cave. And if it were to become active again just now, what would become of these once ancient lava tubes? I'm sure they would once again fill with lava and I would become a fossil to be found in another million years or so. ...I guess these are things you don't really think about until you're 20 feet under ground and about 400 meters from the cave entrance. Oh! Seismic sensor! Hmm... The end of the cave walk, though, rewarded visitors with the largest lava stack yet discovered, so that was a cool thing to see. I got a picture or two before turning back for the entrance and sunlight.
After the cave walk, I took myself to Loveland, which is a Korean theme park celebrating sex. It was... interesting. I've seen the pictures from friends' visits, so I was expecting the statues. But that's really all it was. Just an outdoor museum of statues with a few shops selling the usual Jeju souvenirs. At 9,000w, I felt it was over priced. Oh we'll. I guess it was an experience.
I left Loveland and drove back to the Seogwipo area in the southern part of the island to visit the Chocolate Museum. It took about an hour to get there by personal car, and I was excited because lots of official brochures said it was among the 10 best chocolate museums in the world. However, I would be willing to bet there are only 10 chocolate museums in the world. This one was... less than spectacular.
By the time I got back to Jeju City in the north part of the island, it was about 6:30pm and, having eaten nothing all day long, I decided to take myself on a date to the Ramada restaurant. It was western style, which I wanted, and along with my salad and amaretto, I had the pleasure of listening to a piano/singing duet, and even heard some of Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are. That was quite an unexpected treat
Tomorrow is my last day with the car, so I plan to drive to the beach and soak in some rays. It's going to be another great day on the island!
I began my day with breakfast at Woljeong-ri Beach, the same beautiful one as yesterday evening. I nibbled my waffle and sipped my Amricano whie sitting on the porch of the lovely Grecian cafe, and then took a stroll along the beach.
When I was ready, I got in my little red car and drove to the lava tube cave to see what it was all about. It turned out to be pretty spectacular! After paying the 2,000w entry fee and walking down the stairs into the cave, I got into the 'cave' part and felt kind of unique. How many people have ever been in a lava cave before? The walk from entry to end is about 1km, and along the way I saw all sorts of interesting formations and even some strategically placed seismic sensors, you know, just in case there are any rumblings in this inactive volcano lava cave. And if it were to become active again just now, what would become of these once ancient lava tubes? I'm sure they would once again fill with lava and I would become a fossil to be found in another million years or so. ...I guess these are things you don't really think about until you're 20 feet under ground and about 400 meters from the cave entrance. Oh! Seismic sensor! Hmm... The end of the cave walk, though, rewarded visitors with the largest lava stack yet discovered, so that was a cool thing to see. I got a picture or two before turning back for the entrance and sunlight.
After the cave walk, I took myself to Loveland, which is a Korean theme park celebrating sex. It was... interesting. I've seen the pictures from friends' visits, so I was expecting the statues. But that's really all it was. Just an outdoor museum of statues with a few shops selling the usual Jeju souvenirs. At 9,000w, I felt it was over priced. Oh we'll. I guess it was an experience.
I left Loveland and drove back to the Seogwipo area in the southern part of the island to visit the Chocolate Museum. It took about an hour to get there by personal car, and I was excited because lots of official brochures said it was among the 10 best chocolate museums in the world. However, I would be willing to bet there are only 10 chocolate museums in the world. This one was... less than spectacular.
By the time I got back to Jeju City in the north part of the island, it was about 6:30pm and, having eaten nothing all day long, I decided to take myself on a date to the Ramada restaurant. It was western style, which I wanted, and along with my salad and amaretto, I had the pleasure of listening to a piano/singing duet, and even heard some of Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are. That was quite an unexpected treat
Tomorrow is my last day with the car, so I plan to drive to the beach and soak in some rays. It's going to be another great day on the island!
fun fun, sounds like a fun time. enjoy your time in jeju. lots of love, mom and dad
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