Day 5 -Jeju, Island of Love? Part 1.

So our trip to Jeju Island was kind of last minute decision. We bought our tickets at T-Way Air. Ok you might find it hard to purchase the tickets. But to be honest, this is when google translate comes in handy. It costs only about KRW75,000 for our return tickets. about RM210.00 for the flight tickets. Which is actually quite reasonable. 

Since we couldnt decide where to go and all that, and being only three girls to run around Jeju Island... we decided to hire a cab driver. We found Mr. Kang recommended on trip Advisor. Paid about KRW270,000 for whole trip to wherever we wanted to go for two days. Its actually really expensive but its well worth it! 

And since we havent decide on our 'where to go list' for Jeju. And the distance from one place to another takes about 20-30 minutes. So  I printed this '15 Must visit places in Jeju' by Tommy Ooi and gave it to Kang Ahjusshi to help to decide for us. So he route out there where to go and asking this and that like if we wanted to visit place like 'Botanical Garden' since its just a park with ermmm trees and since it's end of winter everything still botak. 

1. First stop was Manjanggul Cave

Okay , before going in details about this cave, just a heads up. Jeju Island is volcanic island. The tallest mountain in Jeju is Hallasan. And its a dormant volcano.

So Manjanggul cave was formed when the lava is deep in the ground and it flows right into the sea. When we first arrived at this place, we were pretty dumbfounded and pretty clueless. Luckily we had Mr. Kang to explain all this. Entrance fee is KRW2,000 (RM6) 

The hike took about 40 minutes. Its pretty dark and pretty cold as youre walking in a cave. And it amazes me that theres a lot of lava columns etc. Yes. So jakun I wanted to touch everything in theres. 

After the hiking, we went to have our lunch. Had a hard time explaining to Mr. Kang that we dont eat meat, but we're not vegetarian but fish is fine. Haha. So he took us to his favourite restaurant that offers a whole meal for only KRW4,800. We get free refills too. So to be honest, this was our first full meal With rice, and side dish. Felt more Korean than ever. The grilled mackarel was superb. Ok no picutres. Was so hungry didnt even bother. 

The picture above was taken on the way to lunch. We were so mesmerized with the view we had to ask Mr. Kang to stop. 

Third stop. - Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (Sunrise peak)

So after our hearty meal, Kang Ahjusshi decided to take us for hiking. *sigh* We were giggling when we saw the peak. Was like 'Pass' Dont want. He was like give it a try! So we did. Entrance is only KRW2,000.00. Took a deep breath and started our second hiking of the day. Peesh what is with Koreans and hiking. LOL.

Erm, the picture above is like our fourth stop. We were out of breath by then. So decided to stop for a picnic. Haha. We brought some chocolates and just sat there looking at everyone else.

This is when we decided to FINISH our hike. Since the view was just beautiful.

Fourth Stop - All In Seopjikoji

This place is famous for its beautiful scenery in most of dramas. All In ofcourse, then theres Boys over Flowers. Okay failing with the dramas. But, hey another hiking for us! Admission is free, only have to pay KRW1,000.00 for the parking.

We're lucky that its early spring in Jeju already so a lot of green here.

The folk tale that surround this place was that a fairy would usually descend from heaven to bathe around Seopjikoji. The son of the Dragon King has fallen in love with her and wanted to marry her the first time he saw her. He was told by his father to stay put and do nothing for 100 days so that he could give his permission. However, on the last day, the waves rose high and a typhoon came, so the fairy was not able to come down from the heavens to attend their wedding. The son grieved and has eventually died, turning into a stone which is now called 'Seondolbawi'. (via thechroniclesofmariane )

Theres actually a lighthouse, but we bailed out on it since too tired from the earlier hiking. We decided to just enjoy the view from afar. XD

Yes, most of photos courtesy of our Mr. Kang, since he was the one holding the camera. ^^ On our way up he asked if any of us is married. We said no, we're all still young XD . This stones stacking is their way of wishing someone goodluck, like if you stack and it doesnt fall it means good luck for you. 

So this is what kang Ahjusshi did. And wished all of us to get married soon. LOL. 

Okay. to be continued. You'll be so surprised with my next update on Jeju. Haha.