In June 2006, one of my co-workers and I decided to head down to Jeju Island for a vacation. I had heard more than a few stories about the tropical climate and unique beauty of the island. I heard stories of orange trees and palm trees, beaches of warm, white sand peppered with outcroppings of black volcanic rock and beautiful ocean vistas. I heard stories of it being a honeymoon hotspot for Korean couples and a must-see destination for tourists. It seemed, then, an ideal spot for a summer vacation; and, to be honest, my expectations grew increasingly as I waited at the airport for my flight to the island. It should be noted that I’m finally writing this travel journal almost three years after visiting Jeju Island. The condition of the places I visited back
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