We were indulging in the flora and fauna during our recent trip to Jeju island, South Korea. Seongsan IIchulbong Peak is one of the places which we visited. It is one of the two UNESCO World Heritage on Jeju island. Also know as Sunrise peak it was created nearly 10,000 years ago during a volcano eruption.
The signboard explaining how the peak came about.
This was the 3rd stop on our day tour of Jeju and we were not prepared for the hike that we were about to do up and down the peak.
walking up to the peak
It was a hard track up as the steps got very steep and we had to carry Tiger girl on the way up. It was simply exhausting but the view that we saw was rewarding enough.
The grass field crater
The view was magnificent. On one side we could see the whole crater while on the other side we saw the rest of Jeju island.
The view from the peak
The houses look really tiny from the distance and we could see the mountains in the background.
The view of the cliff
While coming down from the peak we saw this view of the cliff. At the other end was a small cove where there was a diving center.
The diving center
That was the location for the women diver show where by elderly women dive into the sea without breathing equipment to collect abalone.
Having been cooped up in the house due to the recent haze the kids were very happy when we visited Changi Airport today. Nope, we were not scooting off again on another holiday but were checking out the Gems of IndoChina display over at Terminal 3.
The boys were attracted by the 10 course obstacle course and immediately asked to go on it when we arrived at the display area.
The boys being suited up before they attempted the course
After filling up the necessary forms the boys were suited up and couldn’t wait to have a go on the obstacle course. The boys have been on obstacle courses before so it wasn’t something that new to them. However as they haven’t been able to go out and play due to the haze, they welcomed the physical activity with open arms.
Monkey boy going around the circuit
Monkey boy was the first one to go around the circuit. It wasn’t really challenging for him as he has been on the adult circuit while we were on holiday in Phuket. He cleared the course easily and couldn’t wait for a 2nd and 3rd round the course.
Doggie boy going around the course
Doggie boy also enjoyed himself going around the course. He was more confident this time on the obstacle course as compared to the last time he tried it in Phuket. I guess the lower height of this course made him feel more confident of completing it. He too went for three rounds around the course.
the boys going around the course
While the boys were going around the course Tiger girl was occupied taking pictures of her brothers and the surrounding with my compact camera.
A snapshot by Tiger girl of me holding the goodie bag.
We were given a goodie bag which had some Laos coffee, a key chain and instant chocolate inside. I’ll certainly be trying out the instant chocolate while I will leave it to R to try out the coffee.
Learning about the horoscopes
Besides the obstacle course there was a interactive exhibition area which features photography, artifacts, travel information and fun facts about Laos.
The golden pagodas
There was a replica of the Golden Pagoda( the national symbol of Laos) on display. The actual pagodas in Laos must really look spectacular.
Monkey boy embossing his bookmark
While going through the exhibit the kids were given bookmarks which they could emboss at the two major exhibits. They were happy to fill up the bookmark as they were given a prize for completing the bookmarks.
The plain of jars
Visitors to the exhibition were given a visual treat about The Plain of Jars where the stone jars appear in clusters in the landscape of the Xieng Khouang plateau. It certainly is an unusual phenomena which cannot be explained.
A picture of the Laotian girls as taken by Tiger girl
Monkey boy posing for a picture
It was really hilarious seeing Monkey boy posing behind this cut out of traditional Laotian outfits. The kids really had fun at the exhibit and it was a fun and educational afternoon for them.
Gems Of Indochina
1-30 June
12pm-10pm
Terminal 3 , Level 2
Disclaimer: We were invited to visit Gems of IndoChina at Changi Airport. All opinions are 100% my own.
