We got a late start, beginning our hike at 9:10am and got to the top by 1am. The way up was pretty warm, since we had so many layers on and we were pretty hot from our hike, however the top was freezing and very windy! There was even some snow at the top, but no water in the crater this time. We got very lucky because there were barely any clouds in the sky so we were able to see all over the island in the distance. Keith and I pointed out Sunrise Peak, Udo island, Iho beach, our apartment and Sarabong mountain from the top view to Avy, who is new on the island. We couldn't believe we could see so clearly off in the far distance. We only stayed at the top for a few minutes because of the cold weather and since everyone was told they had to start heading back down to make it to the bottom before the sunset. It took us about 3 hours to head back down, which made it a total of 7 hours for the hike. We reached the bottom at 4:30pm, then headed to our favorite mexican restaurant, Zapatas, for their huge burritos. Keith and I then headed to chocoart for a small chocolate treat to reward ourselves for conquering the difficult challenge!
Overall, the hike was very difficult, leaving us very, very sore that night and the next day. However, the experience is a perfect example of how amazing Jeju's nature is, as well as how much there is to do each weekend on this island. It was a fun and relaxing challenge and I really enjoyed seeing the pretty forest trees, plants which were still alive, and hearing the birds singing all the way up. I also love the fact that I could enjoy nature while also getting to know some really nice and down-to-earth new EPIK teachers. We shared lots of stories and experiences of the places we've traveled to and lived at. It's always interesting to me to hear about others' adventures in life and countries that we have yet to travel to.
Another great weekend with my husband in Jeju!
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