Day 9: My Feet Say Thanks

Seongcheon to Daepyeong Port

Distance: 11km

Being waken by singing birds is always a great way to start into a day. A planned, short day. After yesterday's 45 kilometers, I feel a bit exhausted. Furthermore, rain is expected from mid-morning, lasting throughout the day.

After my compulsory cup of instant coffee I head off. The first hour is throu Jungmun Beach Resort. A massive hotel complex, deserted on this early Monday morning. It feels weird, fake. Walking past the honeymooners' gate, chocolate land and the Teddy Bear museum is not exactly enjoyable. Neither is the road walk taking me around the golf course. 

Eventually, I leave the road, follow a river back to the coast. Cherry blossom season is just about to take off. The people here seem to go crazy for this season. And to be honest, they infected me a bit with their enthusiasm. 

Back at the coast, I take it slowly. Frequent stops to enjoy the views and once I stumble across a foot spa coffee place, I obviously have to check it out. 

With my feet in a foot bath tub, the smell of eucalyptus oil in my nose, Juju yuzu tea and a chocolate pastry in front of me, reading my book, overlooking the ocean, life can't get much better. 

Only when my feet are all wrinkly I leave, heading straight for a late lunch or early dinner. Like most of the time, it's just me in these mom and pop restaurants, enjoying another great dish.

While having my feet wellness and feed, it started raining heavily. I head to a nearby pagoda, where I pitch my tent. With no motivation to leave my tent, I spend the afternoon looking at the ocean, reading my book and just relaxing.