May 20, 2012

Second day in Seoraksan

Breakfast Buffet!!

Just a few hours left in Seoraksan!
Itinerary for the day..Wipe out the breakfast buffet..and then visit the "Temple by the Shore"
(more on the story later..)

Tofu with Bacon

I assume this is a common Korean pairing and I must say its a very clever one at that!
The soft and creamy tofu combined with he crisp and smokey bacon makes for a new and inspired combination!







Takoyako Balls

I had so much of these!!
Didn't realize they go really well with just mustard on top





Now a snippet of our visit to the "Temple by the Shore"

Funny story.. When our tour guide asked us if we wanted to visit a Temple by the shore
we started visualizing a sandy shore beside a spectacular beach that we could play in after visiting a small temple situated nearby..

Forgetting that temples are supposed to be of a certain height/ altitude
what our tour guide really meant was Temple (on top of the mountain) by the shore!
Lesson learned!




The entrance..
of the hiking trail to the temple.. 0.0






These lantern arches were just breathtaking






a turtle!!






The main temple on top of the mountain
with Buddha at the center of course..
Just so peaceful and serene







There's the shore!!
Just a few feet below us...


So even if we did end up hiking our way again..
I have to say that it was all worth it for the picturesque views and serenity of the temple 
was just amazing and beautiful!

Now back to Seoul we go..


Miks