Beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Well, not completely, but I couldn't think of a better title. The sun was shining for a while today, after a good downpour that ruined my plans yesterday. It clouded up after I left the damn apartment today, but whatever. A lot of trees were in bloom. I'm still getting the hang of this camera, and was kind of disappointed with some of the shots, so I'mma just blame the clouds, the awkward sunlight, and the insects. Anyway, anyone in Suncheon interested in seeing some blossoms in person ought to walk along 동천 stream from the Duckie Boat harbor nearly up to Suncheon National University, a good stretch which should take you between thirty and forty-five minutes. You'll also find blossoms along 중앙로 just past the university, near the new 유심천관광호텔, and along the stream which runs beside it. (April 6 update: There is a nice stretch of yellow flowers south of the Duckie Boats, so check that out too.)






A Jindo chained outside with his cute little friend.


Stones piled up at Hyangrimsa temple, a disappointment located sort of behind Suncheon National University.




Here's one from April 6th, the next weekend . . . no reason to start its own entry:



Just a reminder for anyone in the area who likes looking at flowers and stuff while walking, the Yeongchuisan Azalea Festival (영취산 진달래 축제) is on through April 10 on Yeosu's 영취산 mountain. Also on the mountain is Heungguksa temple, and since you're in the area why not visit me? you might be interested in Suncheon's Seonamsa temple, which is known for looking its best each spring. I agree. Here's a photo set from when I first visited Suncheon, and Seonamsa, about eleven months ago.