The Beach Day

Day 2

Second day of the trip which actually turned out to be the most enjoyable day in the end. We were looking forward to visiting the Haewoondae Beach, the most famous beach in Korea. We heard that there were 900,000 people at the beach the weekend before. Crazy.

We were however, hoping for a less crowded beach so we can enjoy ourselves more. Apparently, the bad weather did keep the people away. It was so cloudy and cold. Nobody wanted to get into the sea.


Things change when we started to throw the gals into the cold cold water. wahhaha. And for the next 2 hours there is just more and more crazy stuff. After the beach, we went back to wash up before checkin out. Sad, I did not really get to see Busan. Maybe I should come back here someday.


Next up in our itinery is the POSCO. The 3rd largest steel company in the world. We only get to tour the factory site in the bus. However, the did allowed us to go in one of the factory to see the continuous casting process. It is damn hot in there. I wonder how can the people stand the heat. No photos are allowed. Sigh.

After that, we headed off to another beach in the East. It is called Gampo Beach. At this beach, lies the water tomb is the King Munmu. Story was he wanted to protect Korea from the sea after his death. Ambitious king. We did not throw anyone into the sea this time as we were too tired to do so. This beach is kinda rocky too. So we decided to throw rocks instead. Haha.

We reached the Kolon Hotel at a small historical city called Gyeongju. Bought lots of snacks and drinks to party there as we dun wanna end up sleeping early like the day before. Party time........

And this is the photo that I really liked. Hehe. Shot of Day 2. Yes, the gal is pretty. But too bad, she is attahced. So friends go look elsewhere ba. Haha.

The Other Face of Korea

Been away so long from updating. There is absolutely too little time left after I came back from this wonderful field trip. Hence, did not update till after the ISS ended. I will try to make this fun. Just like the way that I feel after the trip. Honestly I feel so nostalgic right now. The place is super quiet. Feels so weird now.

Day 1

We set off pretty late (8.30am) as compared to those students who are goin' to China (5.00am). Was super excited about the trip as this is my first time travelling so far from Seoul. Futhermore, the thought of being able to stay in hotels with the other participants excites me to the max.

We travelled on the bus for about 3 hours before reaching Andong. Stopped by this wonderful restaurant which is also a workplace for a very amazing carpenter. He carved all sorts of figure out of the tree trunks and woods. They were so funny and adorable.

Here is what I call erm.........Well its artistic after all k. Wahaha.


Next we headed off to the Hahoe Folk Village (meaning winding river), a UNESCO world heritage site. The houses there are still of the same architechure as the olden days. What's most stunning about the place is it is still a normal residential place where people stayed in.


We managed to try out some traditional games there (enjoyed the jumping see-saw the most) and shop around for local handicrafts items. I gotten the Korean mask as a gift for my sis. Made a wish at this village too. I hope it will come true. We'll see in the very near future.


We headed off to Busan to check in the hostel at night. The Aprina Youth Hostel turned out looking more like a hotel then a hostel. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. The only bad thing it is too far away from the city. Since we cannot go out, all of us went to bed early.



Shot of Day One. I luv this pic that we found at the hallway of UNICEF exhibition. To me it symbolise how the world can support the happy children.