Morning hike up Cheonggyesan 청계산

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>Time to get some exercise. We hiked up the second highest peak of Cheonggyesan mountain. It took a little under two hours to get to the top. I had so much fun that the following morning I went back for another hike, but this time to the highest peak.

I've never visited Korea during this time of year. It's so beautiful. The trails are covered with red, yellow, and orange leaves. They fall down from treetops and land in your lap or cling to your hair. It always makes me smile.

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Photos

Hike #1 - A snack before our hike
Gimbab Ajuma = Seawood rice roll/sushi lady

Hike #1 - Dust your shoes off
This is wild! There's a station at the bottom of the mountain where you can use a pressurized air gun to blast the mud off of your shoes.

Hike #1 - Haemul pajun
Haemul pajun = Seafood pancake

Hike #1 - A note from my aunt
I crashed when I got home. I found this note outside my door when I woke up at 2 a.m. It reads, "Young Ah! (my Korean name) If you're hungry there's a sandwich. Help yourself to drinks in the fridge." My aunt is a mind reader!

Hike #2 - Burial site
The mound marks a burial site. It took everyone by surprise because it was not more than a few steps from the hiking trail. I wonder who it is...

Hike #2 - The last leg
The last part of the hike. We climbed up this wooden staircase for days! I thought we'd never get to the top. My gluteus maximus still hurts-Hah!