Autumn in Yeosu is, in my opinion, not as outstanding as in some other areas of South Korea, such as Mt. Seorak or Jiri Mountain. In no way is it anywhere near as spectacular as in the northeastern part of the United States, with its glorious maples, or in the western part of the nation, with aspen groves golden against the snow-covered peaks of the Rockies. Still, there are some very nice areas, especially around the university campus.
The season is almost over now, but there are a few groves of resistance to the inevitable. Like dowagers in tattered gowns, a few trees still stand out against the greenery of the pines, gradually shedding their rust-colored leaves, hurried along by the brisk breezes that we seem to get everyday. But, the glory days have fled in advance of the approaching winter, my least favorite season.
So, in memory of the fine autumn days that we had, here are a few snippets for your enjoyment. More later.
Here are several from around campus.
Students enjoying a walk
Looking Toward Horang Mountain
Campus Autumn 2
Campus Autumn 3
Campus Autumn 1
Campus Autumn 4
And a few from Odongdo (Odong Island) and Jasan Park, near the Expo site.
Bamboo Grove on Odongdo
Odongdo from near Jasan Park
Flowers in Jasan Park
Admiral Yi Sun-shin Monument at Jasan Park
Enjoying the Autumn Colors at Jasan Park
Autumn at Jasan Park
Anti-aircraft Replica at UN Memorial at Jasan Park