Today I’m rested up enough to think about traveling again. I’ve also seen everything I REALLY wanted to see here in Incheon, (tho it is an interesting city and there are a few more things I wouldn’t mind seeing).
I went to explore Chinatown and Jayu Park with its statue of General MacArthur. I went to Wolmi Island (nice place to watch the sunset over a seafood dinner). I finally found the fish market and wandered around from there to Marine Square. I wandered all over the area near where I’ve been staying (right next to Juan (chew-on) Station). I’ve decided to go ahead and make a move.
I’m going to head on down to Busan. For a couple of reasons. They’re having a couple of festivals in the next few days-the Lotus Lantern Festival and the Gwangalli Eobang Festival. I think both of them will be worth seeing.
Also, I wanted to visit the Korean Maritime University there and I’ve met someone online who lives there and has offered to show me around. I might be able to meet up with some of my colleagues from Dongwon who I used to work for on the tuna boat a couple of years ago. It’s also close to Geoje Island where my best friend from Oceaneering has been working for the last few years. I’m hoping he’ll be back in town so we can visit.
I’d like to post some of the pictures I’ve been taking the last couple of days, but they don’t have wi-fi in my hotel (Fox Hotel- 91, Juan-ro, Nan-gu- +82328664477) and I can’t get my photos uploaded. Other than that and the fact that my mattress is very hard, I would recommend this place.
It’s a good deal (approx $50/nt), the managers are very nice and helpful. The lady doesn’t speak English but her husband does. The rooms are not too small and they’re stylishly decorated. They have coffee pots with tea/coffee and a refridgerator in the room (also bottled water). I would stay here again.
It’s very convienient, right accross the street from Juan train station where you can come direct from the airport and go anywhere in the area, including into downtown Seoul (much cheaper than taxi).
The next place I’ve booked is supposed to have wi-fi, so hopefully I can get some pictures on here in the next couple of days. 🙂
Jill once again you are awesome!!! 🙂
Thanks!!
You’re welcome Jill and I love following your blogs and your adventures you are so awesome!! Have you ever been to New York?
Thanks Dave!
Yes, I have been to NY. My family was originally from Long Island. I graduated from the Oceanics School which was based in NYC. I haven’t been up that way in a long time tho. I really used to love NYC, there was always something interesting going on!
Hey Jill sorry I’m so late with my reply work has be crazy!! But I love your adventures they are so awesome!! can’t wait for the next one. 🙂
late? who’s late?? I can barely keep up with it myself!
Thanks for following my adventures, it’s nice to know someone is reading them. 🙂
Hey Jill that’s great that you are from New York and the next time you come back to the big city I’ll treat you to dinner my friend. 🙂
Well, technically I was born in Minnesota, but my family was from Long Island and we spent some time there on and off til we finally settled in FL.
I appreciate the offer and hopefully will make it back there sometime!
Ok Jill cool!! That sounds good so where to next? I can’t wait to read about it. 🙂
I think I’m going to stay in Busan for a few days, It looks like there’s plenty to keep me busy (and it’s a pain moving with my luggage!). I’m thinking I might go to a festival tomorrow. Its called the Anchovy Festival, but they have it posted as cancelled because of the ferry accident, so I’m not sure if it’s happening or not. I might just chill out near the hotel for a day, I am getting pretty tired. 🙁
Hey Jill that’s awesome!! It sounds like you are going to have fun over there but first get some rest.
Yeah, it’s an interesting place. Fun too. I’m resting up today. 🙂