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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Next booth, Ipo-bo. Of the belief that bo means weir, or dam or reservoir, or I could be completely wrong. . Very pleasant riding conditions, not too hot yet, and wide, open paths The next booth was Yeogo-su, and had done my due diligence and knew the checkpoint was on the south side...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Up early and a bit of a walk around the property to get the body moving Backtracked the 6 or 7 kilometres back into Yangpteoung and to the art museum to find the checkpoint. I had ordered a book with information about the trail a few months before and screenshotted the information re the...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    As I was coming out of this tunnel, the battery on my Osmo Action camera died, so had to stop and change it out. Fortunately, there was a shelter with a couple of benches about 30m from the entrance. Unfortunately, the heavens opened with, and the rain comes down extremely hard in Korea. The...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Approaching the Bukhangang Path, not part of the cross country trek, but needed to complete the Grand Slam. Bit of attention needed to ensure I didn't end up going off course. Where paths branch off the signs don't actually tell you which is which, it is simply an arrow showing direction of...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Getting quite muggy, but still a pleasant ride Time to cross the river again Path had turned south, so now on the east side. Lower bridge was out of action, so had to use the higher bridge to get over. Green and lush Stopped at this little stall to stock up on water As I was getting...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Over the Jamsu bridge, which is the lower deck, and original bridge before Banpo was added to it and to the north side of the river. Next checkpoint was on the north, and to keep my bearings, as well as the river, had Lotte Tower in sight as well. Another 10k's and came to a bit of a roundabout...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    After just over an hour made it to my first checkpoint and the Ara Path was done. All 21 km was bike path, apart from crossing a couple of roads at the canal mouth at the start, and a bit of footpath riding around the Gimpo Port area On to the Hangang River Path. beautiful weather for...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    You might be, but you're probably not, asking how did i end up attempting to cycle 600 plus km's across Korea? 2020 was a big re-set for a lot of people and that was certainly the case for me. A few worrying signals from my body, confirmed with various medical test results, something had to...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    The official starting point of the trek. I had a short 4 km ride to Cheongna International City Station, where I was able to leave my bike in a locker over night. On the train to the next station on the AREX line - Geomam. Transfer to the subway, another 3 stops and to my hotel in I think...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Day 4, and today was the day I was picking up my bike and riding out to Incheon to pick up my bike passport and position myself for the start of the track. Woke early, opened the curtains, and f###. The weather had turned. Lazy morning, checked out at about 11 and made my way to the subway for...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    It was about 8.30 and still light, so not getting the best effect for the lights for the fountain Patience running out, tiring quickly, back to the hotel Day 3 over
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Walked to the alleyway where the Halloween crush occurred. Took the photo from the top of the alleyway, I was at the bottom, however the ladies in the photo were lining up for a photo shoot and I didn't feel right taking the photo from down there. Roadway that runs along the top of the...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Entry fee to the museum - nil. Another piece of propaganda about the disputed Dokdo Islands. First First exposure was a video playing on the AREX into Seoul. Turtle Boat Very impressive displays, and a lot of information. In the end a bit of information overload, but well worth spending a...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Grounds are stacked with plenty of planes, tanks, missiles, helicopters and boats. Into the forecourt of the main building, and there are, for want of a better word, monuments dedicated to every country that participated in the war. Into the entry hall of the main building
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Woke to a clear and warm day, plan was to head to the War Memorial of Korea. Opening time wasn't until 9.30, so a bit of early morning wandering west of Seoul Station. This old fella walked the same route, no footpath or waiting for lights to change for him. Counter lever umbrellas on most...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Wandered for a little while, then meandered back in the general direction of the hotel. City Hall. Bright light on the bottom left of the picture is a memorial/protest area calling for an inquiry into the Itaewon Halloween Disaster. On subsequent days when visiting the memorial it really...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Into the room Reception is on the 11th floor, with rooms from 12 - 20, and office space 1- 10. Result, rooms with a view. Had a soak in the huge bath, then a bit of a nap, and out for dinner and a trip up to Seoul Tower. South Korea, so had to go for some fried chicken. Didn't realize I was...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    It's a huge complex and after about an hour I was all palaced out, so back on the frog and toad. Cheonggyecheon, stream running through Seoul that was concreted over before the renewal process started in the 00's Kept wandering and found my way into a restaurant in a little sides street...
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    Seoul to Seoul (Hopefully not Couldn't Stand the Weather)

    Grabbed my bag from the Namsan Hotel and made my way via Namdaemun market to Hotel Gracery to drop my bags. Was my intention to visit the War Memorial of Korea, however on checking opening times realised it was a Monday, and like a lot of businesses/attractions are closed. So to Gyeongbokgung...
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