Day 4: The Island Of The Island Of The Island

Jondal to Biyangdo

Distance: 20km

A rainy night. And a windy night. By 06:30 the wind becomes so strong that I begin to worry a bit about my tent. While I boil the water for my coffee, I pack my stuff. Over the years, I have become rather efficient.

I drink my coffee behind a massive golden monument of carrot, protected from the wind and rain. Eventually, I hit the trail, which initially loops around inland, to the official starting point of the Olle Trail. It's wet as I walk through the forest up a hill. The bird are apparently enjoying it and are singing loudly. My hiking spirit is high and I thoroughly enjoy my time. 

Back at the coast, the wind driving the rain straight into my face dampens the mood a bit. But knowing that the weather is supposed to improve keeps me going.

After an early lunch, I catch the ferry to Udo. An island next to Jeju. It's raining when I step on board. Warming up on the heated floor (there are no seats) feels great. 15 minutes later, I get off the ferry and step on a sunny Udo. What a dramatic change of the weather.

Full of motivation I continue the trail, enjoy a peanut ice cream with Udo peanuts before I cross the bridge to Biyangdo, yet another island and my campsite for the night. It's windy but thanks to some stone walls possible to pitch my tent. There are some other people camping at this truly spectacular spot. 

The atmosphere is great and with my tent neighbour Jun, I enjoy a noodle dinner while watching sunset.