First Photos of the New Office at Chungang Heightsville
After a rocky start getting things worked out with the renters, we've now got full possession of the new office ("officetel"). Time to get some quotes for new flooring, wallpaper and repairs…
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Along Section 8 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (7 of 8) – Memorial to Those Who Fought the Communists at Chirisan
The Chiri mountain area was a center of Communist infiltration activity in the late 1940s and early 1950s; this monument honors the efforts of those who lost their lives in the fight to clear the area of Communists. The Sancheong-Hamyang Incident (the memorial for which is located elsewhere on the Chirisan...
Along Section 8 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (6 of 8) – Sancheonjae
This reconstructed home of Confucian scholar Nammyeong Chosik is also the site of his grave, and of a museum. It is said that his students were active in the resistance to the Japanese invasions of Korea in the late 1500s. (Visit in Google Maps.)
Along Section 8 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (5 of 8) – Chomiwon Minbak
Not the greatest (or cleanest) place, but for W30,000 for the night, it was OK. The proprietor was nice and her food was pretty good. There also aren't any alternatives in the neighborhood. (Visit in Google Maps.)
Along Section 8 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (3 of 8) – Waterfalls and the Forest
(Visit in Google Maps.)
Along Section 8 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (2 of 8) – This is Hwangto
Our Hwangto room in Texas is, by design, the same color as this dirt…
Along Section 8 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (1 of 8) – Views of Woon-Ri + Lunch
(Visit in Google Maps.)
The 2013 Ansan Street Arts Festival
We weren't able to spend nearly as long at the event as I would have liked, but it was still a nice chance to get out in the crowds on a beautiful late-spring day… (The 2011 Ansan Street Arts Festival)
Myunghee’s Trip to Seonwoon Temple
These are some photos from Myunghee's trip last month with the mountain climbing group that doesn't seem to climb many mountains… They do visit temples though. (Visit in Google Maps.)
