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May 1 - 25 (Part 8) Jeju Island Continues

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As I mentioned in my previous blog, our next and final stop on this first day (9th of May) of our Jeju Island journey was Eongtto Falls (엉또 폭포). Located just above Seogwipo, only a 17-minute drive from our hotel, Eongtto Falls are usually silent and dry. Most days, there is nothing to see at all. Only after more than 70 mm of rain falls in the surrounding mountains does the waterfall reveal itself. On this grey, rain-soaked day, it felt as if Jeju had quietly decided to show us one of its hidden sides. The name Eongtto  refers to the entrance of an eong . In the Jeju language, eong  means a cave smaller than a rock shelter, while tto  means entrance. It’s a fitting name for a place that stays concealed, tucked away in the forest, waiting patiently for the right conditions to come alive. When the waterfall flows, it drops nearly 50 meters down the cliff, carving its way through unusual rock formations and steep stone walls. The sound of the water fills the valley, while th...
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May 1 - 25 (Part 7) Jeju Island

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My South Korean story isn’t finished yet and this next chapter (on Jeju Island) deserves to be told… Goodmorning, Jeju! It’s the 9th of May 2025 Rain, Rock Temples & Quiet Wisdom The day begins grey and rainy, with powerful waves crashing in front of the hotel. Between those wild waves and the lush green hotel garden, I spot a lonely pink umbrella moving slowly along the road. Somehow, that single splash of colour makes everything feel less gloomy. So no, the weather wasn’t going to stop us from exploring Jeju Island. At least we could start driving. But first: lunch. Or maybe a very late breakfast 🤭. We stopped at a small restaurant along the road, probably still on the main road through Seogwipo, though the name has escaped me. It was filled with locals, which is always a good sign. And then there was the Robot. Yes, a robot delivering food. We ordered and paid through a tablet carefully fixed on our table. Sadly, our robotic waiter never came to us, perhaps he was too busy else...
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