One of the nicest things about living in the D.C. area was the bicycle trails along the Potomac river. Well, we’ve got ’em in Seoul too. Not as scenic, but pleasant enough in an urban kind of way.
Anyway, seeing as how I’m working on living a healthier lifestyle and given the fact that I’m growing bored with my “walks” on the treadmill, I decided to reintroduce myself to the joys of bicycling. It’s been probably ten years since I last rode, but it’s something you don’t forget, er, like riding a bike. Sunday morning was a fine day in the Land of the Morning Calm, so I hit the trail…
So, I purchased this fine bicycle on base for $422. You might notice the bike rack on my car behind me. I barely have the courage to drive on the streets of Seoul, ain’t no way I’m riding a bike on the road. But once you get to the riverside, it’s all cool.
Jee Yuen came along on her tiny one speed bike. The lack of gears meant she had to work a hell of a lot harder than I did. She was whupped pretty good after a 3 hour ride…
Signs of Spring were in evidence as the Gaenalee (Forsythia) was in full blossom…
…and leaves were sprouting on the trees.
Across the river is the National Assembly Building. The cherry blossoms weren’t in evidence yet, but any day now the streets of Yeouido will be lined in pink…
Hey, it beats competing with buses and taxis.
The church on a rock. Heh, maybe it’s St. Peter’s…
A river crossing…
Sunday morning soccer…
Archers.
Taking time to smell the flowers…
…and watching the horses graze.
Lunchee in a bag. Dried squid. Yum!
A rest stop along the bike road…
And actually, this is where I leave you for now.
A: that bike Jee Yuen is awesome. It reminds me of my old BMX (sans the basket).
B: is that an alien on the target at which the archers are shooting?
Good stuff and thanks for sharing.
Actually, it is a folding bike. Very popular in Korea because you can carry them on the subway.
You know, I did a double take when I saw the archery target. but yeah, I guess it might be an alien. Of course, us foreigners are all aliens,
Nice ride – used to love the river pathway on my bike.
How are you liking the bike? I shopped for one a few weeks ago, but I was too cautious I guess. I’m a little gravitationally challenged, and I wondered how strong the bike was!
Did you try renting any bikes before you bought? I hear you can do that along some of the river walks.
-Chris
Yeah Chris, pretty much can find rentals in the parks on both sides of the river. I just preferred to have my own, especially because I’m a big guy and like a tall frame.