Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Jeju "olle"

Seogwipo, Jeju Island, South Korea

Besides generally enjoying the scenery, food and weather of Jeju, walking the olle (or walking paths) has been a major highlight of being here. Most of Jeju's 20+ olle run along the island's coastline, and all have wonderful scenery. You can read more about the olle here. And the series of passport stamps (housed in these "horse-like" contraptions) one can acquire along the way, appealed to the dormant collector in me. It's a wonderful way to see the island--and meet folks, too!

"Books au pied":

  • "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See (a perfect read while on Jeju!)
  • "Bangkok Wakes to Rain" by Pitchaya Sudbanthad