What will you do?

Where will you go?

Any recommendations?

Heading home to the Philippines for 2 weeks, can't wait to get in some snorkeling and some nice warm weather, the weather  in Taiwan at this time of the year is pretty bad.

I took a trip to Jeju last week to hike Hallasan. If you haven’t done Hallasan in the snow, I highly recommend it. I’ve spread out my days off and will be using them to do some things around around Korea. I have trips to Seoul and Busan planned for over the next month.

How about you, L I? What are your plans?

My son-in-law's father is always heading down there to hike Hallasan. Hiking is all he does. He even tried to get our whole family to do it. None of us are dedicated hikers...slow walking being my style. Embarrassing moment with everyone scrambling to find excuses.  Anyway, glad you enjoyed it.

Swervy and saffer, you too have a relaxing holiday back home.

I'm staying home. Maybe a few days trips here and there.

Come on LI, what are your plans?

I was going to cancel going out of the country since I would have boatloads of time in March when I am jobless.  However, my gf was really keen on me waiting so that we can do a big trip together in a year, so I backed out of my resignation and will be doing another year right where I am.  The things we do for love.  She better not dump me. 

So, then with my three weeks off in February I will go to Florida or Bangkok.  I can't seem to persuade anyone to accompany me to Bangkok. well my gf will be there with family but I am not going to join that crowd, so Sarasota, Florida is the favoured destination. 

My son-in-law's father is always heading down there to hike Hallasan. Hiking is all he does. He even tried to get our whole family to do it. None of us are dedicated hikers...slow walking being my style. Embarrassing moment with everyone scrambling to find excuses.  Anyway, glad you enjoyed it.

Swervy and saffer, you too have a relaxing holiday back home.

I'm staying home. Maybe a few days trips here and there.

Come on LI, what are your plans?

I had previously managed Hallasan in the other three seasons. Needed winter to complete the cycle  It was the most enjoyable one so far. Beautiful views all around. For anyone with a passing interest or enjoyment in hiking it is a must.

Leaving Saturday for 3 weeks in Thailand.  As retirement age is coming, so this is probably my last visit there.  A few days in BKK, 6 days in Chiangmai, then to Koh Chang, two different beaches, then back to BKK  and to ICN.

Actually LI, I do have a suggestion.

It's something I want to do (and will at some point), and that's take the coastal train down the East Coast. I think it runs from Gangneung or Donghae and travels down to where I'm not sure. I saw it on a TV program...great scenery and it just looked like a peaceful trip. Winter-time would be ideal.

Are there any overnight trains in Korea?

a train between the two furthest point in korea, (ktx [bullet train]) takes less than 3 hours.....     there isnt a need for an overnight train.

Have a great one Mr C. A nice break from Korea!

Thank you!

Three years is a long time.

Swervy and saffer, you too have a relaxing holiday back home.

Thanks Jethro, hope you have a good time in the ce-ment pond too.