Jac had discussed with us the night before on our breakfast menu for this morning & we all agreed to have Korean Traditional Porridge (Bonjuk). We all met in Jac's parents' room for breakfast.
Left: Seafood porridge & Wild mushrooms porridge.
Right: Red bean with dumplings porridge & Pumpkin porridge.
We left out hotel at 10am & travelled for another 2hrs 30 mins before coming to a rest stop. I thought we had arrived at our 1st POI for the day but realized its only a toilet stop. (still in a daze; slept all the way). Jac's parents suggested having lunch. Huh?! Lunch? Now? Eat again?....
So we had a simple lunch of Udon soup.
Finally, we arrived at Yangdong Village. Jac wanted to skip this attraction since we had already visited Yongin Village yesterday but her parents said to just look around first. If there are nothing much, then we can all leave early.
Yangdong Village (UNESCO Heritage) were one of the 1st clan villages formed in the early Joseon period (1392 ~ 1910) & survived up till today. There were still residents inside those houses & we felt awkard stepping inside their compound to take pictures. Not that there were anyone around but we felt like thieves. LOL.
Just like the little yellow tulip (bottom right photo), it was growing inside the garden area in one of the houses & I just had to take a picture of it. I ran quickly inside, as far as i dared to, zoom in my lens to its max. and snapped. The rest followed. Haha!
Next stop, Bulguksa Temple. 佛国寺
Oh... many lovely cherry blossoms everywhere. Sorry, our driver had to wait a little while longer. Think we spent at least half an hour there, soaking in the delights of the blossoms around us. Reminder: it was already late April; who would have thought these flowers still existed..
Come to think of it, were they really cherry blossoms? There were many species all around. Heck! Its pink! And its everywhere!
After a long & winding uphill, we arrived at the gates of Seokguram Grotto & was told its closed for the day. Time: 1800hrs.
Lets just said I did not enjoy this scenic drive & my lunch came right out.
Before the skies turned dark, we made it to Anapji Pond.
And this is Cheomseongde Observatory. What is this for? For star glazing.
Actually, we saw some dome shaped structures & we suspected it to be tombs. I took a photo of it but Uncle (Jac's father) told me to delete it. You never know what might be seen on the photo other than the tomb.
Across from the observatory, we had our dinner at a Korean Traditional Restaurant.
Look at all the different varieties. And they refill it for you again when any particular dish is finished. And all for only 10,000won/person.
Our country side resort for the night - Gyeongju Happy Plus Pension.
And since there were 1 big bed each in the living room & bedroom, we took the beds down & lay them together for the 3 of us. ( Jac, Elaine & Yvonne)
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