The day after we partook in Jindo island's famous Sea-Parting Festival, Angela and I spent a Sunday afternoon in a lush, mountainous retreat in the middle of the island. While there, we explored the workplace of a nineteenth century Korean artist, visited a quiet Buddhist temple, and walked along a stream filled with stepping stones. It was one of the more tranquil days I've spent in this often-bustling country.
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| Waking up on our beach near the festival area. |
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| Angela posing in front of some giant seashells with a seashell I found for her on the beach. |
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| We returned to the festival area, which had been packed with people yesterday but was now very quiet. |
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| The island is inhabited by some pretty big ants. |
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| Back at the statue of old lady Ppong and a tiger. |
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| Back at camp, a fellow Seoul Hiker plays frisbee with a boy on the beach. |
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| Our bus soon took us further inland. |
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| Arriving at a beautiful valley in the middle of the island. |
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| This friendly local taught Angela how to play a Korean folk instrument. |
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| We spent some time in Unlimsanbang, an atelier owned by Sochi Heoryeon, a gifted nineteenth century artist known for his southern style of Korean traditional painting. |
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| Inside the main complex was a gallery dedicated to the work of both Sochi Heoryeon and his descendants. These paintings reminded me of the videogame, Limbo. |
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| There was also a museum dedicated to Korean history. |
Click here to continue the adventure in Part 2!
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