Busan City Tour

Today we had a full day tour which included four stops in Busan. It is city of 3.4 million, all of whom live in one skyscraper or another. Our first two destinations came about as a result of the Korean War in 1950. Gamcheon Village was a former refugee camp on a mountain and Huinnyeoul Village was a former refugee camp on the seaside. Each had its own special vibe and the locals don’t seem to be too bothered by the tourists. Our third stop was to board the Sky Capsule and travel through the Haundae Blueline Park. It was a picturesque 30 minute seaside ride and we enjoyed a very delicious lunch with fresh seafood when we got off. Many of the dishes were cooked right at our table. There was a skywalk next door to the restaurant so we readied our nerves and made the loop, nervously giggling most of the way around. Our last stop was another skywalk further down the coast and a chance to stroll through the adjoining daffodil garden. The Korean people have been most welcoming so far. We are seeing the last of the cherry blossoms but an abundance of other spring flowers. FYI- Le Petit Prince is a beloved story with Korean people as he symbolizes virtues such as optimism, humility and imagination and because children are the center of their preoccupation.Read more