Shallow and Sandy

Maps and beaches.

These are two of my favorite things.
Mostly because on leads to the other.
Often I take a map
and just go to places that seem
like they might contain magic. 

Usually I am well rewarded.

Recently this type of wandering 

led me to a little slice of paradise.

The water is shallow,

there are sand crabs to chase,

rocks to climb on,

trees to rest under,

and its away from the insanity.

Pro Tip: Leave Pyeongtaek by 9:00am for best results. 

And NEVER take the main toll highway to and from.

Address: 충청남도 태안군 근흥면 정죽리 산147-46,

Naver Map: http://me2.do/xomtp0gT

In the past we have gone to 만리포 or 연포

and we always love them,

but sometimes change is good.

Two if by Sea

Our annual first day day at the beach.

Because we have been here so long we have traditions now.

Yeonpo Beach in Taean never disappoints.

If you are interested in staying near the beach on the cheap,

in the Korean beach vacation style,

here are some of the places you can stay.

The edges of the earth

There are still places in Korea

where you suddenly fall off the earth.

Poor cell reception.

No shopping.

No real big stores.

When we find these places

we stop and smell the lotus flowers.

You can find this area here.

If you want to stay in the Indian Village:

Dog on Beach

Weiner dogs on holiday at and near Mallipo

What more needs said?

What do you do with two dogs at the beach?

You rent them a boat and surfboard of course. 

A Pirate Looks At 40, Surfing South Korea in Malipo

When the Harri-bou-bou turned 

30 we spent the day on the half-pipe.

When he turned 40 he took up surfing.

The instructor was born in Korea, and raised in Hawaii.

If are living in Seoul and want to give it a try,

head south west to Taean.

You will find a man raised in Hawaii,

who lives for the waves,

who can teach you 

to hang ten on Mallipo Beach.

 

(ps After two seasons the Maui instructor has moved on,

but surfing continues to grow in popularity here. 2015 edit)

Harry, doing his thing.

My pirate looks at 40.