Sunday, August 25, 2024

Jeju: Island of Hanyeo and Hareubang

In Jeju, an island in the South of S.Korea, the rocks are volcanic, and the abalone and other seafood used to be caught by the free diving Haenyeo women, seen here in sculpture form. The dolphins, in the distance, also say hi.
My friend Kevin is living in Jeju, and here is what we look like through the igneous rock.
The island is protected by many of these little guys, called dol hareubang.
Pretty lava flows.
These are lava people, and they wish to greet you.
It was time to harvest the (small amounts of?) sesame.
And seafood of course.
Hiking in the sharp rocks caused a wardrobe malfunction! (Those are not my legs; Kevin is more fit).
Anyway, time for some steamed fish stew!
And Jeju tangerines which are extra delicious.
Of course, we can't have a Korea trip without some fashion.
Butter, Whith the Verblee, and Dotureboy Backer.
I got a great selfie with this guy and his deathly complexion.
Maybe it's from too much composing.
Also, I've finally learnt how to take selfies.