Last Sunday James and I hiked up Jangsan mountain, which is one of the tougher hikes I've been on. In my semi-hungover state I decided that I didn't need my camera as I was packing to go, which was incredibly stupid on my part: James and I ended up witnessing a beautiful sunset from the peak of the mountain, and we found a few signs stating there were landmines present somewhere on the mountain. The sign was a foot being blasted to pieces as it stepped on the mine, and underneath it warned, "DANGER: MINES." Koreans use different onomonopia words to express the sound of an explosion. Where we use "bang" or "boom," they use "birpluk," which was near the exploding foot.
This Sunday Tory, Kiran, James and I went on a hike to try and find the Beomeosa temple. Some foreigners told us the hike takes around four hours, and Koreans told us the hike could take anywhere from three to six hours--though I think the Koreans were including all the picnics and drink breaks they take during the trip. Yet again we started the hike a little too late because by the time we found the temple, it was too dark to fully explore it. Late nights make for late mornings.
Pictures from the Beomeosa hike:
I don't know how many of you are familiar with Lindsey's Dog Painting business from Arrested Development, but it's really taken off here. This dog was on the mountain and had its ears painted orange. I've seen dogs with purple circles on their cheeks and blue and yellow paws. I've also seen dogs in cargo pants and suspenders.
Beer is a must have when you've reached the peak of a mountain.
Kiran was contemplating something inconsequential, I'm sure.
Hiking is family activity. A lot of Koreans will take up gas stoves so they can cook sumkyepsaa (kind of resembles bacon) for their family.
City landscapes become Lego blocks from high above.
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