Mid Summer Crisis!

Last week it suddenly hit me that my time in Korea is more than halfway over! NOOO!! I don't ever want this experience to end!! I also noticed that I haven't taken advantage of the easy traveling options from Yeosu to other places in Korea. Until recently I had only gone to Seoul but their is so much more to Korea than just Seoul. Because of my "mid-life crisis" I pulled together a list of places that I want to go to before the end of the summer. So this is my.....

 Summer To-do/Bucket List:

Odongdo - An island right across from Expo site. I can either go by shuttle bus or walking. Why I still haven't gone there I have no idea!

Gwangju - To meet with my new friend who came with her school to Expo.

Gyeongju - Korean Pre-modern history was one of my favorite classes last semester. I really want to go to Gyeongju, the old capital of Silla dynasty, and see the historical buildings. This trip is an absolute must!

Rest of expo - So much more to check out! I still haven't been to the Korean Pavilion (completed 7/1), Aquarium, most of the Business Pavilions, and the Theme Pavilion (completed 7/1).

Busan (completed 6/27-28) - To explore and also meet a friend I met in San Diego, Cali. I went this past break. The beaches there are amazing! I can't wait to go back.

Suncheon - It's about 2 train stops from away from Yeosu. To me, the nature of Suncheon is what makes it attractive.

Yeosu/Jeollanam-do - There is so much more in Yeosu than just the expo. A friend recommended I go to Hyangilam Temple. I also want to check out the historical part of Yeosu (Yi Sun-sin square).

Songnisan National Park - It's a little farther than other places I want to go to but I saw pictures and the park looks amazing!

DMZ tour - I might have to wait until I come back to Korea but this is something that I really want to experience.