Gyeongju Summer Trip (part 9): The Pension Village Entrance

The Octopus and Suntubu Restaurant where we had dinner. This neighborhood is also famous for its varied selection of restaurants. 

But interestingly, that IS the only convenient store in the village. We got to walk 3-km to reach this store, had the owner of the house did not give us a ride.^^ 

Waiting for the bus to Bomun Lake Resort. At the back, there was another construction in progress. Yes, Gyeongju seemed to build more and more touristy areas. 

What I liked most about Gyeongju was the lanes full of trees in the middle of the two separate lanes. This is what -- I think -- differentiate Gyeongju with Seoul, for instance. 

The very fact that no tall buildings were visible, and the very fact that trees were neatly planted along the lanes and major roads...well at least in some areas...were giving me a good time in Gyeongju. 

We just got off the bus and walked towards the Bomun Lake Resort.

The sidewalks were shaded/canopied(??) with trees: another plus in Gyeongju. 

I find this amusing. Teseum: Teddy (Bear) Museum.

Teseum market...(It's a good thing that it is not a mesum museum)ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

*mesum: 야하다..^^in Indonesian.

Gyeongju Summer Trip (part 7): (펜션마을) Pension Village

Pension village? Yes, that's what it was. This signage did portray that every house in this neighborhood is indeed for rent. That's what a pension is. A house/room for rent. 

Mbak Ulfa and Om Wawan were looking at the sign that indicated where we stayed: 등잔펜션 (Deungjan Pension). 

The sun was about to set and we barely had enough time to enjoy what the village had to offer for new visitors like us.

We're crazy enough to walk down the long road leading to the front gate of the village. It must've been 3 km long or more..Gosh.... 

But...it's worth-it. We could see different facades, styles, colors, architecture of the pensions that dotted the road along the way.

Oh this one's quite funny. it's called 'Full House'. I am not sure as to whether it refers to the famous K-Drama 'Full House' or it's simply a name.

But..one could mistake it for it being 'full house' and no one would bother asking if there were any vacancies.^^ 

Okay..let's keep on walking.... 

As we kept on strolling....green rice fields softened and relaxed our mind. Still, it's hot. But..the mere sight of this green rice field with those 'little' pensions at the background was enough to keep our spirit high... 

Yes, right on. Let's explore the neighborhood.

The rice field? Sure..it's not that different from where we came from (back home in Jogjakarta), but the styles of the houses (pensions) were truly different from what we do have back home.

And..that's why we enjoyed seeing new things in Gyeongju.