Busan: Last Day in Busan, and Back to Seoul

Another shot of the Daejeongdae beach. A splendidly spectacular view of the beach. A  deliberately slanted view of the beach to give it an unusual perspective...and THAT...if it even worked...^^

On our way down the hill toward the parking lot after visiting Daejeongdae. Though it may not be that clear....far beyond ...the seaport city of Busan was visible. I just wanted to say that this so-called Daejeongdae was practically situated on a slope of the hills...

..that's why visitors were going up and down the hills should they want to enjoy the view.

But what I mostly remembered was how blue the sky on that day.

With Ms. Kim M.S. who was kind enough to take us around Busan and its vicinity. 

What would a Busan Trip without having to go to Jagalchi market where most of the fish and seafood are freshly or dried sold. ^^

In that sense in mind, we went to a market selling all kinds of fish products. Well, we just bought ojingo or dried squids and anchovies.(?).

Right before leaving Busan, we had lunch at China Town. It looked so empty, right? I did not know why. It surely says that this place was  and is...the place for foreigners..but I did not see many of them. Oh, well..maybe it was not the right time to visit? Anyhow, I managed to capture a pic. of my wife in front of one of the many gates gearing towards China Town. Oh, for anyone who might be wondering as to where it was, it is located just in front of the Busan Station. 

Now..we are on board KTX train. The fastest train on the peninsula or in the world? Its speed  boasts as fast as 300 km/hour. What? Yes, the electronic signboard inside the train indeed showed that fact. But, as soon as it reached 300 km/hour it slowed a bit into 299, 298,297..or I could say that this train runs at the average of 290 km/hour. 

That's the reason as to why it takes only 2.5 hours from Busan to Seoul. (remember my story of taking Mugunghwa train that took us almost 6 hours from Seoul to Busan?)

So, this train indeed speeds up the activities and goods & people's exchanges inside the Peninsula. 

As for us, it saved us ...some energy and valuable time, though frankly speaking.....it did not help us whatsoever in saving some money. ^^hahahahahaha.

Finally got back safely in Seoul. 

Lots of families with their children were on the same compartment as we were. Guess, weekend trip in intercity train like this speed KTX train ...to some extent.....does help boost the tourism industry in Korea. 

Bye---Bye...KTX train. Till we meet again..on our trip to other cities soon.^^

Highlights of Night Tour...

Daejeongdae tour at night. we came very late at about 7 pm just when the sun was about to set.^^ But, we still could see the glimpse of its dusky sky....

Eyra and Freya were mimicking the freshly breathed air...splashing onto their face...^^

The moon started to emerge in the dark blue sky ....overlooking the beachfront temple (unseen).

We had dinner at this very peculiarly delicious place. Yes, this place boasted itself by having its signboard that says ' There is absolutely no other restaurant in this world that serves better suntubu than we do' Well, something like that^^ 

I had to admit that the suntubu here was delicious^^

Going back to Busan through Diamond Bridge....drenched in lights at night.

Busan: Family Trip (part 2)

The inside-feature of Mugunghwa, the train we took to Busan. It was a bit shaky so I could not hold my camera straight...but anyway...it showed a bit of the restaurant compartment...

This one...was a bit okay. I mean, it was an adjacent compartment where we were on board Mugunghwa. I did not expect to find this spacious space where passengers could place their bikes or any other mobile vehicles on board. (Bet 'tis allowable to do so)

Off we go. We went off out of the train at about 8.45. About 15 minutes late I presumed. It took us about 5.5 hours to take the train from Seoul to Busan by this Mugunghwa--economic standard (since the train stops at almost all stations in between)^^ but exclusive in service.

A bit tired, of course. we did not have yet our dinner...and we got to wait for our friend to pick us up at the station...

Keep the story short: we were now at our friend's home...our beloved ms. Kim MS who had been so kind enough to let us stay at her home..^^ 

Freya could not just take a rest...

They were so excited of being at another place...and I bet...they were looking forward to having another day...of adventures

Just like this one. The first day....(one and a half hour before the wedding reception of friends) of our stay in Busan...was a exotic morning walk beside the beach.

Walking up and through the hanging bridge overlooking a cliff...

It was near APEC Nurimaru House. Well, it was just a few meters away from the famous Haeundae Beach. We were lucky enough to be a bit patient of walking up towards the woods....and we unexpectedly found this spot.^^

A bit deserted beach ....but it is better off this way.

After a few mine walk...we were then...greeted by the looming sky scrappers of Busan. This one was none other than the sprawling hotels that dotted the beach line of Haeundae...

Ok, guys...a picture! A cloudy morning, but it was to our advantage since we may not need any sunglasses.....but we did^^

It may be a bit obscure of what it may look like. It was actually a statute of a mermaid. A crying mermaid. Legend has it that it used to be the very spot where a princess who turned into a mermaid or...a mermaid who turned into a princess.....or was it? was it about a princess who was waiting for her beloved prince? 

Oh...gosh...I did not pay attention to the details....:(

Anyhow...back to our trip. We arrived safely at the beach down there....and the sand was white as it was promised on the brochure...^^

Eyra got the first chance to take the picture...

Then...again...this time..overlooking the city upfront..

THis TiME.....Freya came along....

Oh, did I mention that each of them brought along their own favorite doll? Eyra brought along her Nemo while Freya had her tiny hamster...

Now...with me..coming along.