Jeju (Cheju), South Korea

Jeju (Cheju) is a sub-tropical volcanic island off the southern coast of South Korea. At the centre of the island stands Mt. Halla, at 1950 m South Korea's highest mountain, with the island's only natural lake in the crater at the top.
The "Dolharubang" (Stone Grandfather) is one of the most distinguishing symbols of Jeju island. He has prominent eyes, a blunt nose, a tightly closed mouth and a bulging belly. Standing at the entrance each village has its own unique shape of the statue.
On Jeju island unusually only women dive in the ocean to catch fish and other marine products. They can work under water 20 m deep and stay submerged for more than two minutes. However, it is a highly dangerous occupation and deaths are not uncommon.

Music: Airang ~ Traditional Korean - "Winds of the World" with Annie Wenz

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[zunathanzu]

I think I spied your grandson among those British Tourists. I liked the quiet green areas with all the stone grandfathers. It looks like a very ancient place.

[rosmarinusofficialis]

Yes, Angus is walking with Frank, one of four "scousers" (men from Liverpool). I shall give a little more info about the Stone Park soon.

[rosmarinusofficialis]

Jeju was pretty hot and humid, but not as humid as Shanghai, where it was almost unbearable walking about the city.

Jeju is sometimes called the "Korean Hawaii"; it is very popular with honeymoon couples. I should like to spend more time there.

[annie2shoes]

Utterly fascinating! Please tell us more about the sculptures and those large stones (lava?) as well as the piled up stones into cones? Looks like Easter Island! Wonderful!

[mommazed]

great filming... seems like a very pretty and interesting place to explore. Is it very humid there?