A land-locked ship on Jeju Island's south-west tip. Korea, June 12, 2006
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Local women gather to sell raw seafood on unusual stone formations that jut from Jeju's south-west coast into the sea. Each red basin contains a different kind of ocean delicacy, which they will slice up and serve you for a minimal fee. Korea, June 12, 2006
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A tree thrives, despite the sharp incline, on a cliff overlooking Jeju's south-west coast. Korea, June 12, 2006
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The Buddha with the best view in town...nestled serenely at the top of a natural grotto in the stone cliff overlooking the extreme south-west tip of Jeju Island. Every step of the climb (sheltered by reinforced steel rings in case of falling rocks) is worth it - once there you can refresh yourself by drinking the icy pure 'medicine water' that drips from the ceiling into a stone basin at Buddha's feet. June 12, 2006
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A woman prays at the base of an ancient Buddhist grotto nestled into a cave high on a cliff overlooking Jeju's south-west coast. The fig tree is real, and grows out of solid rock. June 12, 2006
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Before falling rocks necessitated covering the trail with copious amounts of fortified steel caging, this tree and it's view over Jeju's south-west coast was one of the most famous on the island. With far fewer tourists than it used to attract, it is still a delightful climb to a Buddhist grotto high in the cliff. Korea, June 12, 2006
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A mountain temple, overlooking the south-west coast of Jeju Island. Korea, June 12, 2006
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Though I'm not sure exactly what makes this rock famous, it is one of the better-known scenic spots on Jeju-do. We found it by accident, looking for our (relatively) secluded hotel one evening. Seogwipo, Korea, June 12, 2006
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Phillip poses in the cut-out of a famous actress, placed conveniently in the exact spot where she stood for the movie promo shot.Jeju Island, Korea, June 12,006
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One of Jeju's famous woman divers - these women (some as old as 75!) gather seaweed and shellfish with no air tanks for as long as 3 minutes at a time. Although the pay is good ($40 000 US per year for 3 or 4 months of work), few young women are following in their elder's footsteps, so we were lucky to see any at work. Seogwipo, Korea, June 12, 2006
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The only waterfall in Asia that drops right into the ocean, so says the Jeju Island tourist guide. I'm not sure I buy that, but the falls are beautiful! Seogwipo, Korea, June 12, 2006
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Orchids in the underbrush, Jeju Island, Korea, June 12, 2006
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Bees check out some new hyacinths in the undercrush of Jeju Island, Korea, June 12, 2006
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View from the grounds of the Seogwipo KAL Hotel, Jeju Island, Korea, June 12, 2006
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A mock-up of a traditional Jeju home on the grounds of the ritzy Seogwipo KAL Hotel (which, thanks to an enormous discount and the off-season, we were able to enjoy for 1 night), Jeju-do, Korea, June 12, 2006
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The grounds of the Seogwipo KAL Hotel, Jeju Island, Korea, June 12, 2006
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Enjoying company from Canada, Phillip and I head into the water on Korea's southernmost inhabited island, Jeju-do, June 11, 2006
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A small island off the coast of Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Harubong, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Water lily, Hallim Park, Jeju-do, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Cactus, Hallim Park, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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An unusual flowering field at Hallim Park, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Cactus flower, Hallim Park, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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With giant kimchi pots in the foreground, a pair of traditional Jeju Island homes is watched over by a tall Harubong. Hallim Park, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Clematis flower at Hallim Park, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Asian wood ducks on Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Young kiwis hang from an overhead bough at Hallim Park, Jeju-do, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Water lily in Hallim Park, Jeju Island, Korea, June 11, 2006
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Cooled-lava statues of Jeju's famous working women - divers and farmers. June 11, 2006
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Beautiful Amy enjoying the warm waters of the Jeju coast, June 11, 2006
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One of the main pavillions in the Gyeongbok Palace complex in downtown Seoul. Over several hundred years, Gyeongbokgung was the seat of government and the home of many royal families - now it is a popular tourist and picnic spot in the heart of the city. June 23, 2006
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A lock on a palace door, Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, June 23, 2006
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A 3-level octagonal pavilion in the queen's garden, Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, June 23, 2006
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The open water pavilion at Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, June 23, 2006
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Tiger lilies blooming in the gardens of Seoul's Gyeongbok Palace, June 23, 2006
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A painting above the king's throne, Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, June 23, 2006
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A historical guards ceremony in front of Seoul's Gyeongbok Palace, June 23, 2006
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A portion of the painted ceiling of the front palace gates, Gyeongbokgung Seoul, June 23, 2006
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Korean tourists and school children check out the front entrance of Seoul's largest palace compound, Gyeongbokgung. June 23, 2006
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The Busan Aquarium's resident octopus - the biggest ham you'll ever meet below the waves! It likes to come out of it's cave when people approach and put on impressive shows against the tank's glass. April 2006
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My favorite animal in the Busan Aquarium - one of the 3 green sea turtles. April 2006
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Me n' the kid's mascots strike an ultra-Korean photo pose - Victory! April 2006
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Mom and Dad on Haeundae Beach beside the Busan Aquarium, April 2006
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A couple of giant grouper swim in the giant tank of the Busan Aquarium - one of the many sharks in the tank is swimming away beside the rock. May 2006
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Kristen poses under the baby shark enclosure at the the Busan Aquarium, May 2006
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Fish-kissing at the Busan Aquarium, May 2006
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A sting ray in the Busan Aquarium, May 2006
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