The last two weekends have been lying low trying to save money and slow period in the festival season. There is a childrens orphanage several expats active in their church volunteer at sometimes. A friend hasnt been able to come to several of my weekend trips as he was volunteering so I said when I had a quiet weekend I'd like to come along also.The orphanage was at the end of the subway line and there were two other american volunteers from the same church. The ...

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Friday I was told afternoon classes were cancelled for Teachers Day. I asked what that was, they said there will be a ceremony for the teachers. After lunch we went over to the small auditorium. The ceremony was being filmed and televised in all the classrooms upstairs.First they played the anthem and we all stood and placed our right hand over our heart. They they played the anthem again and everyone sang. Next the Principal made a speech and him and the vice pr...

Monday morning there was heavy mist and light drizzle. Weather is a lot like england being an isolated island. Went to the bus station and took the eastern coastal bus to Seongsan Ichulbong. This is a large volcanic crater you can climb to the top and a Unesco natural heritage site. People like to go to watch the sunrise since its the eastern tip of the island, or on new years eve to see the first sunrise.The bus was about an hour during a heavy downpour. When I ...

This morning decided to sleep in for a bit as I keep doing everything too quick when I visit places. After a while headed out to the bus station which is supposed to be a short walk from the hotel. Wandered around the town for a bit but managed to find it.Jeju is an oval shaped island. Jeju city, a large town with the airport is on the north. Mount Halla, a dormant volcano is in the centre. To the south is Jungman about 30kms from Jeju City. I'm staying in Seogwi...