Geoje-do

So after leaving Jinju in the evening we caught a bus to Geoje Island. The Islands are connected by bridges and driving through them offered beautiful scenery. We took a taxi from the bus terminal to the Geoje Island Hotel in Okpo. Though the room was a bit expensive (110,000 won) it was a really nice place to stay. We had a queen size room with a balcony overlooking the harbor. Plus, the room had a bathtub with a jacuzzi!

Since we were tired from the day, the night in Geoje consisted of only going out for dinner. Of course, it was Korean bbq.

Sunday morning we woke up and went to the roof-top restaurant for breakfast. The only thing missing from this great hotel, was breakfast being included in the bill! We paid 10,000won each for an "American Breakfast" plate. It was pretty good, and the view was nice!

We checked out of the hotel and decided to take a ferry around the Islands for 16,000 won. The ferry took us first around Haegeumgang, also knows as the Sea Diamond. This rock island is part of Hallyeo Marine National Park. This is definitely a must see if you go to Geojedo!

After going around Haegeumgang the ferry stopped at Oedo Botania. This island garden was cultivated by a Korean couple, and is the first Island in Korea to be owned and developed by an individual. Walking the path around the island you see a lot of sculptures and it seems a blend of an art gallery and a garden. Though a bit cheesy at times, the island was nice and I'm glad we went there.

We got on the ferry again and returned to Jangseungpo terminal. After a failed attempt at finding Tanguy oysters for lunch, we settled for a meat restaurant for dwegi galbi. Unfortunately, after lunch we didnt have time to do much else on the island. We went to the information desk at the ferry terminal and tried to ask what we could do in just a few hours, but to everything we asked the lady just said "impossible". So, instead we took an early ferry to Busan to catch a bus back to Gyeongju. Though we maybe didn't see as much as we would have liked to, it was another great weekend!