• Whispers of the Orient
    Sunrise
    The bridge in Yomiji Botanical GardensEntrance to the beautiful botanical gardensPrickly cactus displayLovely plum blossomPalm treesOrchids inside the greenhouseMore beautiful plantsBotanical Gardens sculptureThe Yakcheon TempleNice example of the beautiful colorful carvings in the templeMonk singing at the altarInside the templeBuddhaDelicious Koren pork barbecue lunchCheonjiyeon waterfallsBeautiful view of the cliffsAt the Jusangjedi CliffsSee the volcanic rock formationsNice lava formations

    Jeju Island, South Korea

    March 23, 2025, East China Sea ⋅ 🌬 64 °F

    Paul explored Jeju Island South Korea on his own while I nursed the end of a bad cold. Jeju Island is a popular tourist destination in South Korea, known for its beaches, lava tubes and other volcanic rock formations. He learned about the women who free dive (haenyeod divers) for abalone, sea urchins, seaweed and conch, diving for as long as 3 minutes! They also visited the botanical gardens, waterfalls and had a great lunch.Read more