This morning we thank our homestay hosts for their generosity and kindness and wish the four generations a very happy future.
Eggie (Baby) Jung-Min with Great-Grandmother at Chunbok homestay
Still in Yeoncheon, local Rotarians share their community treasures with the team and arrange for a visit at the Jeongok-ri Paleolithic park and dig site. Considered one of the largest archeological discoveries on the Korean peninsula, the site was found by US soldier Greg Bowen in 1978 and revealed Acheulean type hand axes dating back to 100,000 years ago.
Jeongok-ri is a significant archaelogical speciman
Excavation explained
Denny and Ana learn about prehistoric life in 3-D
Ryan is mighty hunter
Carey and Krista saddle up
It's a field trip to the Paleolithic park!
The gorgeous weather continues as we journey through the mountains and stop for a delicious organic meal at Bulkobong, overlooking a reservoir in Pocheon. The restaurant and coffee shop building is over 100 years old and was reconstructed after being moved from Seoul. We are pleased to discover this treasure in the trees for a midday stop.
Mountain view
Fresh food
Friendly faces
Carey and Ana thank the proprietor
Taking in more fresh air, the team spends several hours at the Korea National Arboretum, a splendid setting that is fit for a king. Encompassing 4,000 acres, the makings of the forest were laid-in in 1468 to surround the tomb of King Sejo, the 7th king of the Joean Dynasty. It was preserved by the royal court until 1911 and was opened to the public in 1987. The sprawling grounds include specialized gardens, forest museum, herbarium and seed bank, and a wildlife area that showcases Siberian Tigers (closed for the season).
Rotary GSE takes in fresh air at the Korea National Arboretum
A view of the early forest bloom
Lovely pressed flower display
Stunning polished tree root system
Quiet stream awaiting spring color
Our home oh-so-far-away from home
