Ttukseom Resort Skate Park

I am blown away by the skate culture here in Korea. From what I have come to see, it seems so anti what Korea stands for - conformity, workaholic-ism, no fun (unless it involves copious amounts of soju, then that's allowed). There is such a sense of community here. From young children to middle aged adults, all grace this wooden playground with immense enthusiasm. The energy ebbs in this place.

There is such a sense of community here. Though naturally an individualist sport, everyone roots for one another's performance, yet bring there A game to one up in the next breath. High fives, fist bumps and hoots can be heard from all corners.

Surrounding it is a river front pathway. Kites dot the sky, couples walk hand in hand and bikes pedal on by. You can even see a father and son playing catch. This sight brings back memories of Lake Chalane with my pops - needless to say, my nose has fully recovered from our game of catch.

If you take the time to look upwards you may even spot a pair of shoes dangling from a light pole. Ahhhh, what a memory from back home. Though at my last school this was used to represent a gang affiliated household; here I'd beg to differ.