부 산 - busan part 2

The general temple decor is similar throughout Korea. After awhile the location becomes the differentiating factor when scouting for a new temple to visit. Yonggungsa, located on the outskirts of Busan, has a truly unique setting. To reach the temple you must walk down 108 stairs flanked by thick bamboo. Midway down the stairs the bamboo parts and the East Sea welcomes you in all its blustery glory. Yonggungsa is perched on the cliffs with twisted pines surrounding its back door.
It was definitely one of the highlights of the trip to Busan.

부산 - busan part 1

Korea recently celebrated Chuseok, their equivalent of Thanksgiving. Chuseok takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month which fell on a Sunday this year. Fortunately a few other national holidays were nearby and nearly everyone in the country was left with a FIVE day weekend. Yet another thing to be thankful for.
B and I went to Busan for the weekend to explore the "seaside Seoul." Busan is on the East coast and is the second largest city in Korea. Similar to Seoul, the atmosphere is international but without the hustle of a capital city. Perhaps the beaches contribute to the slower pace as well.

Busan Aquarium was an interesting afternoon. A winding maze of strange creatures and curious children.

Pig-nosed turtle....clearly

 Jellies

 In my previous experiences at aquariums, children are often frightened or emitting delighted shrieks. The tots here just kept saying how delicious everything looked.

 On the streets in Little Russia-Chinatown

 Hungry

More to come....

life underground

if a city is a body then the subway, or metro if you rather, is undoubtedly its veins. it thrives deep beneath the surface, unceremoniously snaking through the heart and webbing out to the furthest appendages.
a unique yet familiar society takes place in this throbbing means of transport.
its the uncanny valley of every city, the dingy doppelganger to every sparkly highrise. a commute for some, home to many, and a canvas for others the subway is prime ground for the unusual.

a lifetime of fluffiness for less than 5 dollars.

 feelin like a fly high...

  

or a dong bang? translation: poop bread. delicious... no lie.

 

 by and far the most epic hair I've ever had the pleasure to encounter. when in doubt, bow in reverence.