mountains beyond mountains

I've been enjoying Korea's mountains and scenic views with my free time lately. Here's a snippet of my life these days....

Seoraksan National Park

Seoraksan Ulsan Rock

Jirisan

In front of the highest peak in mainland South Korea

Jirisan National Park

Anam Park, Busan

Taejongdae Park, Busan

unemployment

I must admit, it's nice not having to go to school in the morning. Having the whole day to do as I please, at the pace of my choice, but still being productive.

I've been able to explore parts of the city I've never been to like the UN Memorial Park and Taejongdae Park. I've learned the Cyrillic alphabet. I organized a hiking trip to Jirisan (amazing). I've had lots of coffee shop book reading time. And I've been slowly and properly planning the crazy Trans-Mongolian trip.

Beijing. Ulaanbataar. Irkutsk. Moscow. A taste of Siberian winter. Or a gulp?

It all starts November 23rd. The long journey back to Iowa....

가자! (Let's go!)