Again, another brilliant weeked after an ok week.
Finally feel like i'm getting through to the kids and it is a fantastic feeling. Great to have the support for new ideas from some teachers although others want to stick strictly to the set book... A bit dull for the kids in my eyes but I can teach my classes how I want to so I'm not complaining :)
It was two of the girls' birthday on the weekend so about 15 of us went up to Mt Seonunsan Provincial Park. Absolutely beautiful. It was so good to be out in the open in the mountains, no sound of cars, screaming kids or music etc. Just long walks, fresh air and some great views.
We arrived at about 3pm on Saturday afternoon and three of us went for a hike. Took 4hours and we headed up to to one of the peaks via some Buddist temples and other cultural landmarks. Met everyone later for some bbqd eel (I did taste it!!), beer and soju then we went to a park and had a mini firework display. Set off for another hike on Sunday with one of the girls - was going to be a short walk but we ended up going for nearly 6 hours! Fascinating though and after my comment earlier on in the day of "the scenery is similar throughout this park", we found ourselves walking through thick green forest and rivers - huge contrast to the wide open rocky scenery and dry sparse trees. Did lots of small climbs and am slowly overcoming my fear of heights! Some very steep drops but managed not to freeeze :)
Made it back to Gunsan on the last bus after a tasty pizza. Ready for the next weekend!
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