A land-locked ship on Jeju Island’s south-west tip. Korea, June 12, 2006
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Local women gather to sell raw seafood on unusual stone formations that jut from Jeju’s south-west coast into the sea. Each red basin contains a different kind of ocean delicacy, which they will slice up and serve you for a minimal fee. Korea, June 12, 2006
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A tree thrives, despite the sharp incline, on a cliff overlooking Jeju’s south-west coast. Korea, June 12, 2006
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The Buddha with the best view in town…nestled serenely at the top of a natural grotto in the stone cliff overlooking the extreme south-west tip of Jeju Island. Every step of the climb (sheltered by reinforced steel rings in case of falling rocks) is worth it – once there you can refresh yourself by drinking the icy pure ‘medicine water’ that drips from the ceiling into a stone basin at Buddha’s feet. June 12, 2006
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A woman prays at the base of an ancient Buddhist grotto nestled into a cave high on a cliff overlooking Jeju’s south-west coast. The fig tree is real, and grows out of solid rock. June 12, 2006
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Before falling rocks necessitated covering the trail with copious amounts of fortified steel caging, this tree and it’s view over Jeju’s south-west coast was one of the most famous on the island. With far fewer tourists than it used to attract, it is still a delightful climb to a Buddhist grotto high in the cliff. Korea, June 12, 2006
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A mountain temple, overlooking the south-west coast of Jeju Island. Korea, June 12, 2006
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Though I’m not sure exactly what makes this rock famous, it is one of the better-known scenic spots on Jeju-do. We found it by accident, looking for our (relatively) secluded hotel one evening. Seogwipo, Korea, June 12, 2006
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Phillip poses in the cut-out of a famous actress, placed conveniently in the exact spot where she stood for the movie promo shot.Jeju Island, Korea, June 12,006
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One of Jeju’s famous woman divers – these women (some as old as 75!) gather seaweed and shellfish with no air tanks for as long as 3 minutes at a time. Although the pay is good ($40 000 US per year for 3 or 4 months of work), few young women are following in their elder’s footsteps, so we were lucky to see any at work. Seogwipo, Korea, June 12, 2006
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