Picture Post

The wonderful thing about the Jirisan Hot-spa area is that the scenery is awesome..even if the heat makes going for long walks a bit uncomfortable. I spent a bit of time walking around yesterday and today..evidence follows..

This is the hotel we are staying in. In the foreground are a field of cosmos flowers and metal hoops with pumpkins growing on them. The pile of stones is called a Tap (탑).

As you can see, there are lots of Tap around..and lots of places to stay. I suspect in the right season this area is packed. A bit quiet now though..

 
This was a very lonely lamp post. Included solely for that reason.

 
I like the mix of old and new styling in these two markers. The large black stone in the foreground marks Sapo village (사포리) and the blue sign on the power pole marks Sapo Rd (사포길).

Korean farmers tend to be a patriotic (or nationalist) lot..

They also tend to live in buildings that have definitely seen better days. This one is built in a style quite common in the 1980s. The flat roof is a perfect place to dry washing or gather for a drink.

I’m rather impressed that I managed to get this shot.. These mirrors are quite common on blind corners in South Korea. They certainly make a lot of sense.

Living with the dead. The heat is somewhat of a killer..

A name plate on the bridge that leads to the hotel we are staying at.

The entrance gate..fancy stuff eh?

A Haechi. A mythical beast that is currently the symbol of Seoul. Everytime I see it I start singing “I’ll eat you up, up, up, up uuu~p”

You get the impression they occasionally have a lot of customers..

 
I figure this is uniquely Korean..3 naked marble women and a lamp post in the middle of a car park. Classy.