새 섬 Saesom at Sunset

The last couple of weekends, extending back before I left for home, I've been adventuring out to offshore islets with a few friends as part of an island-hopping adventure series. One of the closest and most accessible is the island of Saesom, located near the Seogwipo harbour.

Recently, construction of a bridge to the island has been completed and people can now crossover and walk around on the island. They've been building this bridge for as long as I can remember, to finally see it completed and be able to explore the island is a treat.



When Brian and I got there it was incredibly windy, like it is most places on and around Jeju. From the bridge you can get an impressive view of the island and harbour around it.



The newly constructed trail is equally impressive. With several resting areas with benches, a boardwalk, gravel paths, and night-lighting placed all around the trail in a creative fashion.



The trail goes all around the outside of the island and is about a kilometre and a half in length. From the backside of the island you can see Munseom clearer and closer than anywhere else on land.



With Halla in the background, the bridge in the foreground, and the sun setting on the horizon, you couldn't ask for a better scene.



Brian and I stayed around to watch the sun go down before heading off for a drink and a rest at Rosemarine's, a popular drinking spot on the waterfront.



The trail is open until 10:00 pm, so even after dark you can go for a stroll. With the bridge and trail all lit up, it looks like it might be an even more enjoyable time to check it out.



It doesn't cost anything to explore Saesom, and if you're out that way I'd recommend checking out the nearby Cheonjiyeon falls or Oedolgae.