Geojedo – A Flower Season Spectacular
If you’re looking for a place to visit on a sunny weekend, the island of Geoje should be high on your list. A combination of close proximity, easy access, fabulous beaches and incredible vistas make Geojedo a weekend to remember. Located just south of Busan, one can easily get to the island via numerous car or passenger ferries. While it’s possible to visit the island by taking buses, taxis and ferries to get there from Ulsan, having wheels while there is highly recommended. Once you’re out of the larger populated areas, taxis and buses are hard to come by. Rent a car or a scooter to really see the island. The curvaceous mountain roads, sprinkled with plenty of ocean scenery splendor make it an excellent two-wheel adventure.
A Farmer works his fields in the waning sunlight of spring planting season
We thought the pine trees gave us their own special welcome with their characteristic one finger wave. We called them FU trees
The Korean War POW camp is an interesting side trip on your journey around the island
As idyllic a beach as any Caribbean island I’ve ever seen
Excellent, soft, sandy, empty beaches
An Ancient mountain-top fortress affords spectacular views
Botanical gardens abound on Geojedo and nearby Oedo Island
Dinner-plate sized flowers
And miniature, delicate strings of flowers no bigger than an infants fingernail
My wife, MyeongHee couldn’t resist sitting among the purple
Fascinating textures and color are everhwere
Another botanical garden
The rugged coast has been scoured by the wind and water for eons
Should you make the trip, be sure to bring an appetite for Korean-style sushi, or 회 – few restaurants served anything else.