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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Busan: Coastal Walk Part Two

Back at the BEXCO Station where by chance we ended yesterday's walk not realizing it was a cherry blossom viewing hotspot. So I take another gazillion photos with the only difference being that it's early morning, not late afternoon. haha.
Busan, South Korea

Cherry Blossoms - Busan, South Korea

Cherry Blossoms - Busan, South Korea

Cherry Blossoms - Busan, South Korea

Cherry Blossoms - Busan, South Korea

Back to following the ribbons of the Galmaet-gil (Seagull Path) walking course. Notice the stylized seagull wings on the left of the sign.
Busan - South Korea

Busan - South Korea

Busan Cinema Studio
Busan - South Korea

Cherry Blossoms - Walking the  Galmaet-gil (Seagull Path) - Busan, South Korea

For the next 6 hours the Gwangan (Diamond) Bridge will be our constant companion and landmark.
Gwangan (Diamond) Bridge - Busan, South Korea

Busan - South Korea

Tribute to Female Shellfish Divers - Busan, South Korea

We arrive at Gwangalli Beach.
View to Gwangalli Beach - Busan, South Korea

Gwangalli Beach - Busan, South Korea

Gwangalli Beach - Busan, South Korea

Gwangalli Beach - Busan, South Korea

At the far end of the beach there was a shop selling powered surfboards i.e. Jet Surf. They were very noisy, but cool. Watching them in action was mesmerizing and I did not get a decent photo, ;-( But I'm sure you can find a video online! and check out this video I took after the 2 stills.
Jet Surf - Gwangalli Beach - Busan, South Korea

Jet Surf - Gwangalli Beach - Busan, South Korea



Video link here.

And of course there was another section of cherry trees in full bloom.
Cherry Blossoms - Busan, South Korea

Walking next to the bike path.
Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

This person works long hours without flagging ;-). And their arm goes up and down tirelessly.
Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

And finally a 4.7 km section, the Igidae Coastal Walk, which is comprised of paths, bridges, stairs, and viewpoints, and ends at the Orykdo Skywalk.
Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

In this view from the Igidae Walk you can see all the way north past the Diamond Bridge to the Zenith and Sharp Towers to Dalmaji Hill (far right) where we started yesterday. Wow!
Igidae Coastal Walk - Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Looking south.
Igidae Coastal Walk - Busan, South Korea

Hmmmm. Is that the right icon for Los Angeles? or Rome?
Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

A carpet of jute for walking uphill. Nice.
Busan, South Korea

The Orykdo Skywalk is down below jutting out a few meters over the rocks and sea.
Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Great views north from the Skywalk...
Busan, South Korea

...although the view down to the rocks and sea is underwhelming. Good thing the Skywalk is free IMO.
Busan, South Korea

Busan, South Korea

Back to Seomyeon Station on Bus No. 24 which leaves every 5 minutes; just tap your T-Money card when you get on and off.
Busan, South Korea

We did not see much of central Busan except for the area around Seomyeon Station. We'll have to return to Busan.
Busan, South Korea

Our apartment is up on the 11th floor.
Busan, South Korea






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