The weekend after Martha left I got the chance to visit South Korea’s second largest city, Busan. The city is located on the coast about 3 hours south of Seoul via the KTX (KTX equals super fast Asian train). I went with a group of about ten, half coworkers, half Korean friends. We had a three day weekend for Buddha’s Birthday, and so jumped on the opportunity to get out of the mega city, even if it was just to head to the second largest in the country (which is,however, notably smaller).
It was challenging for me to travel with such a large group. I tried really hard to be ultra flexible, despite its difficulties at times. I tried to just go with the flow of the group, or venture off on my own. We were lucky that our hotel was in such a great location, only 5 minutes from the beach, so it was easy to get away but still be near by. I did want to participate in the group activities, but when no decisions were reached via any sprit of consultation it was tough. Also, while its no secret that my co-workers enjoy the ‘night life’ and all the debauchery involved, I guess I just assumed (wrongly) that they would want to see more than the Starbucks and club scene of the town. In the end it worked out, though, and I had a good weekend. We did do a couple really cool things, namely visiting the best aquarium that I’ve ever been to, and checking out Busan’s famous fish market. I hope I get a chance to go back before I leave to check out more of the place.
Here are some photo highlights, plus a video of us eating raw (moving) octopus at the fish market. Yep. Enjoy!
Hum, not sure why Robyn and I are smiling. I guess its because we didn’t realize that there is only so much glass between that shark and us….dun dun dun….
On a hike with Peter and Jordan
At Hayundae beach
Bustling fish market
The ladies at the warf
You look so bright and happy!
LOVE YOU XOXOXO
ah! but it was still all wiggly and stuff!!!