Korea, 28 Oct 2010, Day 1, Sokcho Breakwater

As it was too early for dinner when we reached Sokcho, we took a walk at the Dongmyeonghang Port where the fish market was located.  Along it is a breakwater which runs far out into the sea.  There is a steep slope to get to the top of the breakwater to start the walk on the esplanade, so do maneuver the wheelchair with care.

There were many stalls selling seafood fritters at the base of the slope.  Unfortunately, it didn't strike us to buy some and munch along the way as we didn't think we would be walking all the way to the end of the breakwater.  But we did, and by then it was too far to walk back to buy the fritters.  :-(

Nonetheless, this proved to be one of the nicest walks we had ever taken in the sunset, whether along a jetty or breakwater. The changing hues in the sky were just beautiful. It was chilly, and the fragrance of the fresh salt seasprays wafted in with the low breezes, as in the background the lights of the fishing village signalled the advent of night.

The Sokcho North Breakwater Lighthouse at Dongmyeonghang Port

The end of the breakwater with Jodo Island in the background.

 

The 800m long breakwater.

The red Cheongho Daegyo (Cheongho Grand Bridge) as seen at dusk.

We made our way back just before 6 p.m. as darkness fell.