The Heulimgol valley

    
     On Novemer 7, 2010, I woke up had a quick breakfast (toast and peanut butter) and headed out for Heulimgol Valley.  The Heulimgol Valley has been closed to the public due to damages caused by severe flooding.  For more than 20 years it has had the chance to rejuvenate itself, and is now well preserved.  The Jujeonggol Valley, which is known as the area where the old yeopjeon coins were made during the Joseon Dynasty. 
     Even though I had a great soak in the hot tubs the night before, I was exhausted and was looking forward to a leisurely hike.  It was everything I expected.  The trees had brilliant colors of red and gold.  The trail had mulitple bridges that criss crossed the river, and the trail was very easy. 
     Along the trail I saw the a great little temple and three gold statues.  What I was really looking forward to was Yongso waterfall.  The tour guides really talked it up.  I thought, what a great way to end this hike... a beautiful waterfall. 

     Well, it was supposed to be bigger.
     After the hike, we had a delicous lunch.  It was korean style and in a great little restaurant in town.  After lunch, we took the chartered bus back and watched a movie.  It was a great way to spend a weekend.