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Vacation

경주

8 Aug 2009, Wanting to learn about Korean history, I come to 경주 Gyeongju, the capital of the Kingdom of Silla. I explore the Royal Tombs, anciant Palace Grounds, and the National Museum. Then the evening ends with a nice stroll along the river.

3.15 Cemetery

1 Nov 2009, Wanting to explore more of Masan in the cool fall weather, I wander into northern Masan to visit the 3.15 National Cemetery, commemorating those who faught for democratic freedom in 1960 Masan.

Return to Gubok-ri

31 Oct 2009, I return to Gubok-ri and Jeodo on Masan's southern coast.

Muhaksan

6 Jun 2009, It can be very easy to live someplace and never visit its tourist attractions. We just think there's always tomorrow and we have so many other places to visit in other cities. And so to avoid this common pitfall, I get myself out into Masan and hike up their tall 무학산 Muhaksan, a 761 meter mountain on the edge of the city.

Wandering

31 May 2009, So today I explore a bit of Masan. I start by walking through 경남대학교 Kyung Nam University and through the higher-elevation part of the city for a little view of the bay.

Jirisan National Park

24 Oct 2009, With the arrival of autumn and the changing of the leaves, I head to the scenic Jirisan National Park and learn a little more about Korean history and culture.

Return to 김해시

27 Jun 2009, I return to Gimhae to hike up to Bunsan Fortress that looks out over the city.

Jinju Fortress

17 Oct 2009, I come to Jinju to explore the history of JinjuSeong fortress as the Joseon Dynasty fought against the Japanese Invasions of the 1590's.

Uirimsa Valley

18 Oct 2009, It's a beautiful Sunday to visit a Korean Buddist temple and hike through a quiet forested valley.

Rural Masan

11 Oct 2009, I head to the south coast of Masan for a beautiful, quiet sunset.

Gapo Dong

10 Oct 2009, With no big plans for the weekend, I wander out into rural South Masan

Incheon and Seoul

23 Aug 2009, One final day to tour Seoul and to see Incheon's Chinatown

Korea Baseball 6

22 Aug 2009, I spend all day riding in trains to get from the south coast of Korea up to Seoul and down to Incheon for a little baseball enjoyment.

서울 Seoul

16 Aug 2009, My second full day in Seoul is spent at another royal Joseon palace, hiking up Namsan, and the joy that is the Lotte Giants playing Korean baseball.

Korean Independence Day in Seoul

15 Aug 2009, To celebrate Korea's Independence Day, I come to the Korean capital of Seoul to see their most famous national monuments.

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