Jirisan (san meaning "mountain" in Korean) is the largest and highest of the mainland mountains in Korea. Hence "mainland", with the Hallasan Volcano of Jeju Island claiming the nation's tallest peak. Korea has eight provinces. Three to the south are named North Jeolla, South Jeolla, and South Gyeongsang. Smack dab at the intersection of the three there's a mountain named Jiri. The "ji" is the chinese character for wisdom, and it's said that "even the ignorant can become wise by staying here."
My buddy Charles and I stayed at a mountain lodge where the family cooked us dinner, breakfast in the morning, and gave us a young fella to hang out with.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/50677592@N08/sets/72157624961818151/show/
Loved this!!
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ReplyDeleteHey Stew! This is a great photo and was not ruined by any portly Korean boys, so that is neat! How are you doing in the Far East? So, my mom was having some trouble posting a comment and she wanted to let you know she was sorry for being technologically incompetent and that she is enjoying your blog. Also, Happy (early) Birthday and I hope you can celebrate with some excellent shenanigans!
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Emily