Our first night in Korea's version of 'paradise'

Flying into Jeju Island from the North gives this view. As you can see, most of the island is visible from the sky, it's that small. The island is basically a big extinct volcanoe, culminating in one tall and prominent peak (Halla mountain) that stands about 1900 m above the ocean. It's the tallest peak in all of Korea, so this mountain-crazy country holds this peak in high regard.

After getting off the plane in Jeju city on the North of the island, we hopped on the "airport limousine" bus that took us around to a 'tiny town' (population 90 000) called Seogwipo.

Here we passed by the cheesy resort complex area, with rooms ranging in price from 200 -5000 US dollars a night. We opted for the $2o per night hostel across the street from a beautiful waterfall (good enough for these cats! It left more money for important stuff like locally grown tangerines...mmm) .
The waterfall was in a great little park with many volcanic rock statues of 'dolharubang' (stone grandfathers) that originated back in the days of an ancient Korean dynasty. Holly made friends with one of these little guys.

We also saw this big green insect. I am no entomologist (bug dude) so I don't feel comfortable calling it a beetle... but it looks like it packs a mean bite. Crazy stuff for sure. He bit me and I fainted. Holly caught me in her arms before I hit the ground.