First Big Hike

Farah and I went on our first big hike last weekend. The weather was beautiful, but still not too hot. We went to Namhansanseong in Seongnam-Si. There were many other people out, but strangely this didn't bother me. This mountain is such an integral part of the Korean identity. It sums up their history, individuality and self-sufficience all in one gigantic mountain. Watching them walk around the site in groups of friends and families was really interesting. You see the pride they take in the mountain and sometimes you sorrow when there is a plaque explaining some ungodly invasion or war that their ancestors had to endure. Anyone who has read their Korean history quickly realizes the resiliency and tenacity inherent within the people here.