MT. DAEGEUMSAN FOR THE

ULTIMATE PHOTO SHOT

Life is always an adventure looking for my Ultimate Photo Shot on Mt. Daegeumsan.Β  That day was no exception on Geoje Island.Β  Its spring time and the azaleas and cherry blossoms are blooming and I was in a hurry to go out and take some pictures on Mt. Daegeumsan.

Mt. Daegeumsan

Due to an unforeseen allergic reaction on my face I could not hike the 3 hrs to β€œAzalea Mountain” or by its real name Mt. Daegeumsan.Β  I did the next best thing. Β I drove my car three quarters of the way up on the fire road during peak season dodging bus loads of locals on this one lane gravel road with a cliff on one side and a ditch on the other.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island - 1AdventureTraveler

All the while wearing a white face mask and having bleach blonde hair. Β I’m driving by the locals at a snail pace .Β  Mind you my glasses are fogging up with each breath I take due to this silly mask.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island

The local men are waving hi and the women are yelling at me to slow down waving their arms wildly in a down ward motion.Β  Since I don’t understand a word they say I wave β€œhi”, smile, and continue on my way.Β  Oh.. Β but forgetting they can’t see my smilingΒ face.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island

Finally made it three fourths of the way up to the peak and find a place to pull over.Β  Jumping out of the car and replace my bright white face mask for a colorful bright blue full face & neck mask and a bright color hat.Β  Now color coordinated and so proud of myself thinking I will fit right in here with the locals.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island

After walking a few steps I don’t think I’m blending in because not one person says hello in their native language.Β πŸ™ Β That is so unusually since everyone always says hi.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island - 1AdventureTraveler

All I get is a deer in the head lights looks and the locals are probably thinking this crazy westerner.Β  Now, I’m doing this all for the love of the ultimate photo shot in a sea of pink.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island

Finally walking to the side of the mountain and oh no just a few days to0 late.Β  Only half of the flowers are in bloom but not to worry I still was able to shoot a few photos.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island

Hope you enjoy my photos and story it took to gather my Ultimate Photo Shot. These pictures do not do the beautiful Sea of Pink justice. Β If you’re here on Geoje Island make it a point to visit “Azalea Mountain“, watch for the dates next year when the azaleas and cherry blossoms at Mt.Daegeumsan are in full bloom.

My Adventure to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot...Geoje Island - 1AdventureTraveler

Journey with me to Mt. Daegeumsan for the Ultimate Photo Shot

Location Mt. Daegeumsan

 

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If you hurry you can still catch the end of the blooms for this season which are still spectacular or plan a hike for next year.Β  See more of my adventures at 1Adventure Traveler.Β  Look for more adventures in Seoul, hikes in BusanΒ , and Jirisan. Β Remember to leave only Footprints. Β Life is short go, out and have an adventure.Β  Enjoy the flowers on Mt. Daegeumsan.

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