Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Took a bus out to explore the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple area today. 

A lot of intricate detail on the buildings 

I've noticed that a lot of young Korean couples go out wearing matching outfits. I guess it helps when one of them gets lost. When security asks what the missing person is wearing, they can point to themselves and say "this". 

I liked the look of this rock tower 

...and these candles 

Dragon-a-lope 

I went through the Fisheries Science Museum--this was the only photo I felt like posting. It's a fish made from fish hooks. 

A late lunch 

And then an afternoon showing of Bourne Legacy. This is the first movie I've seen in the theater since leaving the US six months ago. 

Jagalchi Market and Taejongdae Park

In and around Jagalchi Fish Market 

Lunch at this small joint 

Around the lighthouse in Taejongdae Park on Yeongdo Island. 

I love a nice rocky beach. Sand gets everywhere. 

Spaland

I spent the day at Spaland in the Shinsegae department store. Hot baths, saunas, relaxation rooms, and more. Heavenly.

Some views from the sky park on the 9th floor 

Guinness Book says this is the largest department store in the world. 

Met up with a French dude and went to dinner at this chicken place. 

We had a NON-romantic night stroll along the beach after. 

Busan Bound

I'm back in Korea for a second time, buying some more time while my work visa application waits to be processed. I flew into Busan this time, where I'll be spending 4 nights. I'm staying at the HiKorea Hostel in the Haeundae Beach area. It's new and clean. Hardly anyone here tonight, so I have a 4 person room to myself. I explored the area a little in search of a place to eat. So many local spots I'd love to try, but it's intimidating when everything is in Korean. In the end I picked a busy place on Market street and pointed at some things that looked ok.

Market Street

Dinner 

Sculpture Park

This outdoor museum of sculptures sits on the far side of a South Korean island that few people bother to set foot on. Fortunately for you, I brought back photos. The massive property that sits next to the ocean is littered with art work. It may not be your style, but it's certainly interesting.

Hole in the Heads

Snake Charmer

This one looks cooler when the tide is in, and it's a metal tree lifting out of the water.

Acrobats

Not art, but a cool dry docked boat nonetheless.

Smokestack

He only plays instrumentals

Balance

Embrace