The ascent into the unknown. 

Giant Flower. 

I made two friends on the trail. 

Waygooks and the path less traveled.  

Look at gorgeous (hack, cough, cough) view.  

Flower child 

Here's getting back to nature-- the astroturf hiking trail.  

Cherry trees. 

Ever notice how time speeds up after a few drinks. 

Kids with guns. (Don't worry mom, it's a BB gun, I think.) 

Gimme all your kimchi sucka! 

We mangaed to stay pretty calm while the earthquake was going on.  

This little Korean was pretty vicious with her whip. (It's an old school jump rope.) 

Buddhist revival.  

Korean royalty.  

Bulgogi anyone? 

I can relate to the little kid. For most of my time here I've been wearing the, "what the hell is going on?" expression as well.  

Fire hazard? 

Everything was going fine 'till I got nailed in the face with a fireball.  

Walk peacefully and carry a big stick.  

A slightly obscure float.  

More dragons.  

Mothra joined in the festivities.  

Ayeee! it's Godzilla! 

Speeding Korean Dragon on Crack.