Jejo-do for our third and last Spring Tour

On our way to Jeju-Island

 

The Spring Tour is since the 60’s a yearly returning teambuilding event, hosted by the Korean General holding the position as the Senior Member in UNMAC (United Nations Armistice Command). Every other year the destination is Jeju-do, which is the biggest island of South Korea and located in the south-west of the Korean Peninsula. More than 90% of this volcanic island is covered with basalt rocks.

With a group of 38 people we travelled by military plane to the island and had a well organised program filled with office calls, learning more about Korean history and culture. The weather was fabulous and the sites spectacular. The team building in my opinion was not the best I’ve experienced but not every leader is gifted with social competence and a sincere interest in other people. However, I hope it gave the participants an insight of what can and should be done differently.

After visiting Jeju Defense Command and Jeju Provincial Government we went for lunch. Anders here with Millan and Douglas McDonald from Canada.

 

 

 

Visiting Samsunghyeol, were we as the legend tells could see the trace of Jeju's birth. Three gods soared from the earth and three holes were shown as proof.

 

Greeting the national symbol of Jeju-do

 

 

A strole on 1100 meters Altitude Wetland, which is a typical mountainous wetland.

 

On our way to the first evening’s joint dinner consisting of Black Pork Korean style barbeque which was followed by Karaoke.

 

Day two we went:
Tracking at Oedolgae Rock

 

 

 

 

and took the ferrie to the Island of Mara which is the most southern btip of South Korea.

 

 

Here we met a Buddist Monk and his assistant who both spoke great english and we learned that you can stay over here: call (+82) 010-7488-5321 and talk to Miss Ahn.



 

 

Many visitors write their message on a roof tile and have it exhibit for a long time donating a small sum for support, so did we :)

 

Final Day, climbing Seongsan Sun Rise Peak so we could enjoy the breathtaking scenic views of this 99 rocky peaks surrounding the crater like a fortress! For us not possible due to the fog but we did climb with many other visitors!

 

Final lunch and a walk in a Folk Village that has preserved and recreated a traditional Jeju town as it used to be before returning to Seoul.