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Asia » South Korea » Jeollabuk-do » Jeonju » Hyoja dong August 19th 2010

Eddie here, I've managed to get our computer working in the dormitory here at Jeonju University and this the Frederick's first blog entry! Stacey is asleep behind me, we are still tired from our grueling, long trip yesterday (and the day before since we technically lost a day). We made it to Korea fine, the flight was surprisingly pleasant for an 11 hour journey in economy, the service staff on Korean Air was excellent and the one other person sharing our seat row was polite and quiet. After arriving in Seoul we hopped on a bus and made another 4 hour drive down to Jeonju, the capitol of the Jeollabuk-do, the north Jeolla Province. We will be staying at the University here for the next several days for an orientation and will then head to Busan, ... read more
Dorm Stacey
Dorm Bath
Drum Dance

Asia » South Korea » Jeollabuk-do » Jeonju » Hyoja dong August 15th 2010

As far as weeks go in Korea, this one was my toughest. I was starting to feel that my wander lust had completely worn out and that I should head home. After a "Western" breakfast burrito, a friend and I headed out for our now daily walk around town. We decided to take a new road which ended at a bridge construction site. After a few seconds of deliberation, we crossed the barriers and walked down the closed road. It lead to a place which seemed very un-Jeonju like. A small creek rushed through the neighborhood which made for a tranquil setting. Little concrete bridges created a path over the creek to the homes of a few lucky Jeonju residents. Even the dog looked content to just listen to the water rush by! On our journey ... read more
Here puppy!
Forgotten shrine
Secret Garden




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