We made it to Jeju, or Cheju-Do yesterday about 5 pm. We found only one open flight from Busan and then on landing here found no way back. All flights for Saturday return were filled. We did get a early Sunday morning flight. Then we, after walking the airport some, found every room, seemingly, on the island full. Big island by the way. Just guessing but I would assume this place has several hundred thousand people now and what use to be cities around the edge is now in some places city all across. We finally found one. It was next to a very fancy resort. Lotte is where it would have been neat to stay. Next door. The back side is on the Ocean and it is 4 star. One room was found next door.
Seems that the only place in Cheju for myself and Zach is 'Hotel Hana". Interesting.
Anyway the room they had left was probably cause it wasn't wanted by many. It was a hot room over the bar and music played all night. With the window open it made it a little harder.
No big deal about the room. We went next door and had what would be a wonderful meal if you liked that stuff but of course Zach did. Good Service.
Nobody found yet that speaks English except the tourist center lady at the airport.
Zach doesn't know what to think yet. Asked what he wanted to do he suggested we climb the highest mountain. Last time we came we had a rental car but it all came back to me as I tried to rent a car. Last time my companion gave the agent a large tip to bend the rules. You have to have an international drivers licence you see. Guess he got away with it since we were at the Ferry entrance rather than this airport. The cab driver seemed a little overly silent since he couldn't even get Zach to talk to him.
Plan for the day is to get a cab or something like that and get out to the country and take a real picture like the one above rather than having to just borrow this one going forward. Then we will see how much we can get out of a driver that can speak the language or vice versa.
We will check out Hallasan Mountain but that is a long shot. We will look for Celadon Shops.
Have a big dinner. Zach just told me that Celadon Shops were just imitations and we needed to find a Celadon Museum. We do have tomorrow and Monday in Seoul.
Seems that the only place in Cheju for myself and Zach is 'Hotel Hana". Interesting.
Anyway the room they had left was probably cause it wasn't wanted by many. It was a hot room over the bar and music played all night. With the window open it made it a little harder.
No big deal about the room. We went next door and had what would be a wonderful meal if you liked that stuff but of course Zach did. Good Service.
Nobody found yet that speaks English except the tourist center lady at the airport.
Zach doesn't know what to think yet. Asked what he wanted to do he suggested we climb the highest mountain. Last time we came we had a rental car but it all came back to me as I tried to rent a car. Last time my companion gave the agent a large tip to bend the rules. You have to have an international drivers licence you see. Guess he got away with it since we were at the Ferry entrance rather than this airport. The cab driver seemed a little overly silent since he couldn't even get Zach to talk to him.
Plan for the day is to get a cab or something like that and get out to the country and take a real picture like the one above rather than having to just borrow this one going forward. Then we will see how much we can get out of a driver that can speak the language or vice versa.
We will check out Hallasan Mountain but that is a long shot. We will look for Celadon Shops.
Have a big dinner. Zach just told me that Celadon Shops were just imitations and we needed to find a Celadon Museum. We do have tomorrow and Monday in Seoul.
2 comments:
I had a feeling you were going to have trouble finding a room in a busy tourist destination. I worried all night that you were sleeping on a bench somewhere. Can't figure out what is wrong with my blogger. The comment link is missing but I'm keeping pretty busy. Stay safe!
Hopefully you are enjoying the trip - sounds a bit stressful so far.
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