This last week we spent some time traveling around the east coast. We spent two days hiking in Soraksen National Park. The first day we arrived around 10:30 and decided to do a real long hike - 22kms. It was to the top of Mt. Soraksen which is the highest point in the area. The hike took much longer then expected as the last few kilometers to the top were snow and ice covered and very physically taxing. The view was spectacular and worth the walk, but as we came down we noticed that the light was quickly fading. We ended up hiking the last 3-4kms in the dark with only the stars to guide us. It was incredibly peaceful, calm and relaxing when we were not tripping over rocks or stepping in puddles.
The next day we did another hike, this one much shorter. It ended with the longest, steepest and sketchiest staircase I have seen in my life up a granite cliff face. Something like this would definitely not be aloud in Canada. The view from this hike was amazing as well and it was a great two days of hiking with some real sore muscles to show for it.
On the east coast we also went and visited one of the largest limestone caves in Asia. It had cathedral sized openings, waterfalls and lots of interesting cave formations. It was definitely one of the highlights of Korea.
Tomorrow we are touring the Demiliterized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea, then on Sunday we are done our time in Korea and fly to Bangkok where we will try and learn a new country and a new way of living.
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Sounds like some hard work, this touring and hiking stuff! But also very worth it. It sounds amazing.
Hey, say HI to my sister-in-law while you're in Bangkok! (you know, because I'm SURE you'll run into her! ::insert eyeroll here::) She's teaching there and finishing up her education degree.
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