Going up Seongsan Ilchulbong usually takes about 20 minutes, coming down too; but the whole journey of going up and down would probably be longer than the total 40 minutes. Some parts may prove a bit steep and one could get tired and needed a break. Besides, the view at some points are rather nice to look at and one may get distracted by the wild plants or the rock formation too. At the peak, even in the small area,you'd want to loiter around, enjoying the breeze and the view. When going down, the rugged coastline would beckon for your attention and in the distance where you could see a man-made structure, a restaurant I suppose; you would hope to see haenyeo popping up their heads from the sea. Haenyeo, literally sea women in Korean; are Jeju Island's famed female divers who dive without oxygen tanks to harvest mollusks, seaweed, and other sea life from the ocean. They are a dying breed and a signage I came across on my way down, stated the haenyeo were scheduled to perform at two pm.
Coming down Seongsan Ilchulbong...
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