NaeJangSa

Another beautiful place to go and see in the autumn time is Nae Jang Sa National Park which is also in the south west region of Korea. Our friends Oh Won Tae and Jeong Young Shin guided us for the day.
We went on a Monday (our relaxing day) hoping that it would not be so busy, but it was, and thousands of people were visiting the park the day we were there. All the car parks were full, and we had to walk far to reach the park from the furtherest car park. The people had all come to see the colours of autumn, and to relax in the beautiful area at that time of the year
There was also a Buddist temple in the park, and vendors were also selling traditional foods along the way. We tried to eat roasted silkwork lavae. (Not so nice) Rinze was the topic of conversation with many people and was given many strange looks and stares, because he was wearing shorts! Unheard of in Korea! Only children wear them!

Seonunsan

Seonunsan is the place to go in the autumn! It is a national provincial park in the south west, not far from the west coast. The wild flowers are beautiful, and the scenary around the temples are great. Won Tae, Young Shin and a friend, took us there for the day.

All the temples here are painted in very bright colours.
We walked next to a stream all the way to the top of the hill, stopping for a picnic on the way.A guide (a student) offered to tell us all about the history of the place, and the traditions of a Budist temple. She was very sweet, and spent the whole day with us. Along the path berry juice was being given to sight seers. (A berry of that area)

We went for a traditional Korean meal after our tour (which included eel, being the food of that area) Every time we eat in Korea, it is an experience!