old path & relaxation

There used to be a big temple named Hwangryong Sa (황룡사, 皇龍寺) near this path about 1500 years ago, which is located in 경주 Gyeongju. A variety of building stones still remain and tell silently us its history. The picture on the right shows cornerstones collected around here.

Autumn is the best season for hikers in Korea. On the way to Mt. Guryongsan(구룡산, 九龍山) near Gyeongsan, I encountered black goats. They stepped aside to let me pass even if I didn't mean to disturb them to relax. The picture below was taken somewhere around the top of Mt. Guryongsan.

Seokpo

Seokpo 석포 is a remote town near Buncheon. It would be only a simple mountain village as others unless it has a zinc refinery. Recently Seokpo attracts tourists' attention because the natural atmosphere around it has been preserved well. You can enjoy wonderful hiking along streams with crystal clear water or mountain trails. The clear waters of Seokpo also offer lenok(열목어, 熱目魚). Lenok, which belongs to the trout family, is a large-sized species that is 70~100 cm(28~39 inches) long among freshwater fishes. The picture above shows the main street in front of Seokpo station.