A Little Slice of Paradise

May log weekend in Korea - Buddha's birthday and Children's Day - afforded many a chunk of much needed respite to bring in the spring season. I for one was I desperate need of time away from work, the city and the daily grind that continues to feel never ending. 

Friends and family alike were nervous for the ferry ride to and from the islandof Jeju   after the recent tragedy. Little did we all know the bus ride to the ferry would prove to be the more dangerous portion of the trip. Our bus was cut off, swerved and was sideswiped by a semi. The semis side view mirror smashed through one of the bus windows, spidering the other windows on the same side. Luckily, when we landed all wheels back onto pavement the other bus prevented momentum from flipping us over and no one was injured.

Though our trip leader acted more as a tourist than a trip leader, our tours and stay in Jeju was fantastic. You always meet some very interesting characters and complainers along the way; this just added to the comical feel of our adventures. You can only look on the bright side, especially when you are on vacation!

Sitting on the sandy beach, listening to the waves crashing, children playing and feeling the warmth of the sunrays through the windchill I felt at home. The mountains. The smell of the sea. The relaxed, island time vibe. This trip has been truly spectacular. I never want to go back to the gray, drabbiness, conformity, monotonous, blah that is the mainland style.

I will definitely be trying very hard to bring the island time vibe into everyday here until I depart ...