As I have been rather slow of late, particularly yesterday, it is with some interest that I am able to report to you that today was officially a "slow day" on Cheongsando, an island about 50 minutes on the ferry from Wando. It has been certified as the first Cittaslow (slow city) in Asia so you are told to slow down and just cruise! It is a little peculiar to see all these signs with snails on them and Cittaslow, which is a really weird combination of the Italian word for city and the English word which is not Italian for "slow". I was somewhat surprised to see that there is actually also a Cittaslow in Australia - any nominations? maybe Warrnambool or somewhere?? it was really only because I roused myself from the hotel at
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