Patty's birthday weekend

Well, it took us almost 8 hours by plane, subway, bus, taxi and ferry to get there, but Goeje Island was worth hit. Here was the view from our hotel room. We got to listen to the ocean all night long.

Patty and Jack had fun at this pebble beach on the island. The sound of the stones rolling under the waves crashing in is one of the official "100 most beautiful sounds of Korea."

I was a little disappointed by all these rules, rules, rules on the beach. A little shamanism among friends never hurt anyone.

Here are a few shots of the Island, including Patty enjoying the view at Oedo Island -- which is a botanical garden accessible only by ferry ... and only when it's not windy.

Finally, Brian's breakfast Sunday morning was fresh sliced abalone (fresh sliced by a woman on the shore, with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth, that is) out of the ocean, washed down with a little soju. Pretty salty. I don't think I'll have that one again ....