So, Saturday (21/Nov), I went for a walk. I took a random side street and found myself at Sebyeongwan Guest house. This is a Korean National Treasure (#305), and it was the guest house for the soldiers under Admiral Yi Sun Sin. This is a famous man, specifically in this region, because he fought 23 battles against Japanese Invasion, and never lost.
The floor behind me, was once the place where Admiral Yi SunSin's soldiers lived. I'm a bit amazed that this building is still standing, it is from the 16th century.
Across the street from the Sebyeongwan Guest House is the Tongyeong History Museum. I had a look around at the artifacts, but the descriptions were all in Korean.
Then I decided to visit Yeonhwa Temple. Fall in the mountains is breathtaking. I found the hike up the mountain really peaceful. This temple includes a few buildings, separate from the main temple, which I assume to be hermitages. I walked through them, and it was absolutely silent. Not another person, not another sounds, Just me, and this fantastic scenery.
Of course, there was a toilet, near the hermitage. =] 
I love this style of construction. (I like it much better than the bright paint on most Temple buildings. This one seems to fit with nature better.) 
So, I hiked my ass up the hill, and when I reached the top, I took a picture. Because that hill was STEEP and hard, and my poor legs were sore (I had walked about 10km in town before I reached the mountain). The feeling of accomplishment that I feel when I finish (or reach the top), makes the journey worth it.
Of course, I wasn't at the top. I realized that, as the way down began to ascend. So, I went with it, and when I reached a clearing, the view was worth it. I sat in this clearing, enjoying the view (and resting) for some time. Eventually, other hikers caught up to me, and joined me for the view. They were really happy to practice their English and feed me (Koreans always give me food!), and we soon realized that we had mutual acquaintances. (Small World.)My mom would shake her head if she could see the things I do. Eating unwrapped food from strangers. Accepting rides from strangers. Sharing food dishes with strangers. She would DIE if she saw the kitchen of my favorite restaurant. Maybe one day, I'll take pictures. Suffice to say, that if it were in the US, the health department would have shut it down a long time ago.
Finally, at the top. Or close enough. I went back the way I came before I got lost. =]
Then I went to the main temple. It was lovely.
Then I walked home, which is well over 6km. Yes. Yes. I'm obviously a little crazy. I walked a lot, then hiked a mountain, and walked some more. But, the views on my walk home were worth it. =]
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