Chapter 41: Jeju Island Free Trip

During the journey, a sudden shower occurred, but fortunately, it stopped just before they arrived. It's best to bring an umbrella when visiting Jeju Island, as sudden showers are common.

"Yo-ho~! Finally here, let's buy the tickets. There's a convenience store right next to it, let's see what you want to eat, Oppa will buy it for you." Lee Shin-haeng patted his chest and said generously to Hae-ri.

Hae-ri rolled her eyes, ignoring his pretentiousness, and walked straight to the convenience store.

Lee Shin-haeng hurriedly followed her.

After the couple in front of them bought their tickets, it was Lee Shin-haeng's turn. He had already bought the tickets but hadn't seen Hae-ri come out of the convenience store, so he waited at the entrance. Seeing that there were cakes for sale, he bought two because of their unique shapes.

Just as he finished paying, Hae-ri came out of the convenience store with a bottle of banana milk and matcha milk.

"Why did you only buy these? Didn't you see any other snacks?"

"I put them in the backpack. How could I carry them in my hands? What did you buy, Oppa?"

"Hehe, cakes." Lee Shin-haeng said with a mischievous smile.

Cakes? What's so funny? Hae-ri took a look and saw that the cakes were shaped like breasts and penises.

"Tch~! Making a big fuss over nothing." Hae-ri said with a look of disdain.

Not getting the reaction he wanted, Lee Shin-haeng pouted and shrugged. Alright, I overreacted.

"I got you the matcha flavor, let's go in!" She inserted a straw into the drink and held it out to him.

Lee Shin-haeng took the matcha milk and walked into the park with Hae-ri.

Not far from the entrance, they saw many statues. Honestly, they were quite explicit, making people feel a bit embarrassed.

Lee Shin-haeng frowned, one hand supporting his chin and the other on his elbow, looking at the sculpture in front of him with a serious expression. If it weren't for the wrong setting, one might think he was pondering some national affairs.

After a long while, he sighed and said something that made Hae-ri fall over, "This position is too difficult, it's hard to learn."

"Ah!" Hae-ri, standing next to him, was furious. She had thought he was seriously thinking about something.

Lee Shin-haeng explained with a grin, "It's true! Look, the woman has to do a backflip facing away from the man. She'd probably get a brain rush, and it's too tiring. But... if you want to try, I'd be happy to accompany you."

As a result, Lee Shin-haeng was hit on the head by an angry and embarrassed Hae-ri.

This theme park is quite popular among tourists, not just young people but also many ajummas and ajossis come to visit, often heard laughing heartily.

Tourists can be seen taking photos with the statues, posing in various positions. Oh! It's really embarrassing~!!!

After finishing the outdoor sculptures, the two went to an exhibition hall inside the park. The first floor displayed adult products and sold erotic items.

Hae-ri found it uninteresting and pulled Lee Shin-haeng to the second floor.

The second floor featured clay sculptures, not just single figures but scenes with backgrounds, telling stories that were very interesting and rich in Korean cultural characteristics.

Lee Shin-haeng took many photos along the way, saying he would use them for learning.

"Hey... kitty, I heard there's a similar museum in the Netherlands with many exhibits, and the style is even more intense. How about we go there sometime?" Lee Shin-haeng said.

Hae-ri rolled her eyes and ignored him.

Seeing she didn't respond, Lee Shin-haeng continued to tease, "Kitty, look, this one looks nice. How about we try it when we get back?" He then ran away.

Hae-ri turned her head, blushed, and chased after Lee Shin-haeng.

Clay sculptures of the 69 position.

When they came out of the exhibition hall, Lee Shin-haeng found a claw machine, but it wasn't for plush toys; it was for erotic items related to the exhibits.

Lee Shin-haeng wanted to exchange some game coins to play, but Hae-ri pulled him downstairs, and he looked back with reluctance.

After they finished touring and came out of the park, Lee Shin-haeng checked the time; it had only taken about forty minutes.

"Should we continue touring or go home?" Lee Shin-haeng asked.

"Let's go back, I'm a bit tired from walking. What time is it now?" Hae-ri replied lazily.

"Around two, not quite three."

"Okay, we can take a nap when we get back."

"Then let's go wait for the bus. We can take a nap, and when we wake up, we can go to grandma's for dinner."

...

"Oppa, where are we going tomorrow? To climb Seongsan Ilchulbong?" Hae-ri asked, coming to her senses.

"Um... let's go to Seongsan Ilchulbong first, then to Udo Island, and on the way back, we can visit the Dongmun Traditional Market. How does that sound?" Lee Shin-haeng asked, brushing her scattered hair aside.

"It's a bit of a pity. Seongsan Ilchulbong is still quite barren now, not yet full of green. Is it too cold to go to Udo Island now?" Hae-ri asked, leaning against Lee Shin-haeng's chest.

"It's fine. The temperature has been rising these days. Just wear a sweater, a jacket, a hat, and a scarf. It's quite warm during the day, just the wind is a bit strong."

"There are also fields of rapeseed flowers, but it's not the right time yet. April is the best time for viewing, unfortunately, we don't have the time."

"If you have time then, you can come for a day or two. Even if we don't have the chance now, there will always be a time to rest, and we can come back then." Lee Shin-haeng comforted her.

Seeing her yawn, he said, "Take a nap. You can sleep for about an hour, and when you wake up, we can go to dinner."

"Okay." Hae-ri obediently closed her eyes.

After a day of playing, she was indeed quite tired, and soon fell asleep.

Lee Shin-haeng, holding her, didn't fall asleep, his eyes open, lost in thought.

...

March 10th

This morning, at seven o'clock, Hae-ri got up with Lee Shin-haeng, changed clothes, put on a hat and scarf, and the two of them set out with their backpacks.

They first took a bus to the Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, had breakfast there, and then boarded a bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong.

As soon as Hae-ri got on the bus, she leaned on Lee Shin-haeng's shoulder and fell asleep, saying she needed to sleep more to conserve energy for the day's activities.

Seongsan Ilchulbong is located in the eastern part of Jeju Island, and it takes about an hour and a half to get there by bus.

Seongsan Ilchulbong, with an altitude of 182 meters, was formed by a submarine volcanic eruption about 100,000 years ago. It is located at the eastern end of Jeju Island and is a towering rock mass with a large volcanic crater at the top. The crater has a diameter of 600 meters, a depth of 90 meters, and an area of over 80,000 square meters. Ninety-nine sharp rocks surround the crater, resembling a giant crown. The southeast and north sides are cliffs, while the northwest side is a grassy ridge connected to Seongsan Village. The grassy ridge is suitable for both walking and horseback riding.

After getting off the bus, Lee Shin-haeng first bought tickets at the entrance and then walked in with Hae-ri.

At the entrance to the hiking trail, there is a stone monument inscribed with the Chinese characters "Seongsan Ilchulbong." Lee Shin-haeng and Hae-ri saw many tourists taking photos, forming a long queue.