Day 6: The Unexpected

Pyoseon to Namwon

Distance: 18km

A long story/day short: always expect the unexpected.

So I am brushing my teeth, getting ready for a day out on the trail, as a woman, who is camping next "door" is approaching me and invites me for a Korean breakfast in front of her and her husband's tent. Noodles, rice, kimchi. A lot to digest for my westerner stomach so early in the morning.

Anyways, I follow yet another an invitation for a "quick" touristy tiki tour inland with their car. An interesting experience for sure. But an experience I highly appreciate as it gives me a wonderful little insight on Korean culture.

Time flies and eventually I have to push them a little bit to take me back to the trail. They seem to enjoy my company!

It's mid-afternoon, still hot, but I am glad to be back on the trail, away from the hustle and bustle. On a trail, which I enjoy a lot. Nice people a long the way, lovely stretches through forest, over rocky beaches and inland through citrus plantations.

Kim and her husband warned me that they would be stalking me this afternoon. And sure enough they pass me twice in their car, always giving me a friendly wave.

As the sun is setting, I approach Namwon, where me and Kim agreed to have dinner. Well, it turns out to be a feast. 

Not often do I feel completely full. But today was one of these days. 

We finish this very intense day with some (unsuccessful) fishing and a cup of rice wine before I crawl into my sleeping bag.