Jeju Island: 'Seminar Workshop'

New7Wonders of Nature
June 24 - 26, 2012.

HOW DID IT COME ABOUT

Back around March, we started planning for their last 3months in Korea and this includes the question to the international office if there is a free trip to Jeju Island, one of the New7Wonders of Nature (the 2011 batch of scholars had a trip there for a seminar). Because if not, we will plan for our own trip there while we are still in Korea. After 2months, the IO announced that we will have a 'seminar workshop' in Jeju for 3days and 2nights. 'Seminar Workshop' because out of the 3days, only 3hours, yes, you read it right, 3hours for the workshop and the rest are all tours. LOL.

FROM DAEJEON

We left Daejeon university at 5:45am. During that night, we didn't sleepy anymore because we watched the Euro cup 2012 quarterfinal match between the eventual champion Spain and France. And by the way, our Russian friend brought authentic Vodka to drink. The game finished at 5:32am just in time for our departure to Cheongju airport. We boarded Eastar Jet flight -- that departed 7:55am.

Euro Cup 2012 Quarterfinals: Spain vs France

Russian Vodka

Gyeongju: Museum without Walls

"Beautiful Gyeongju"
May 28, 2012.


I had a chance to visit Gyeongju for a day and went around the tourist spots in the city. It is one of the most visited cities of Korea outside Seoul because it is known as the "Museum without Walls" where much of Korea's history can be found.  It is pretty much the same as Kyoto of Japan.


I arrived in Singyeongju station around 10am via KTX ride from Daejeon. Thanks to my KR Pass, an unlimited KTX ride for a certain number of days depending on your choice. By the way, it's only available for foreigners. It's a very good deal when you travel around different cities of Korea.

KTX at Singyeongju Station

 When I entered the station, I was welcomed by these KTX mascots.

KTX Mascots