Two Words: Cherry Blossoms

There are so many beautiful places to see in South Korea. It has always been my dream, plan, and desire to visit Jinhae, South Korea just to see this wonderful place. I have searched and found that there exists a village so great like this. 

The city of Jinhae (진해시), is a special city located on a mountainous stretch of Korea’s namhae, or southern coastline. The town is best known as home to the world’s largest number of flowering cherry trees, or beotkkot namu (벚꽃 나무). For only a few short weeks each spring, an estimated 340,000 trees burst into a virtual sea of pale-pink blossoms. 

Getting There: 

• From Seoul, high speed KTX trains leave Seoul Station for Miryang several times daily. From Miryang, the Saemaeul train goes to Jinhae. The 3-hour total journey runs 46,000 won for adults. It was suggested to travel by train so as not to get stuck in traffic and the location is very convenient and beautiful.
• Or, take a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Masan Express Bus Terminal. The 4.5 hour ride costs between 18,200 to 27,300 won (approximate). From Masan, buses leave frequently for nearby Jinhae. 

It's too far from Seoul (place where I can stay) but I think nothing is impossible if I really want to be there. However, still I do not have the chance and it is not now, not this year or not anymore? The latter mentioned probability is definitely wrong. I can of course still travel to that country but not yet. It is so unclear and I am praying that it will be soon. I do not ask for anything else and I am happy to be where I am now. God is indeed so good to me by giving such rare opportunity to be here. Nevertheless, it is my hope someday; this seized desire to be at the place I am dreaming would come to reality. 

One more thing, I am still struggling to initiate even simple Korean conversations to make me survive if I am in a place where English is not spoken much. It should not happen that I would have spoken no English with locals there too. I am certain, their people can at least converse understandably in English especially their younger generations and those who live in the cities. They make it certain now that English is learnt and taught to everyone since this is a tongue mandatory to be considered as at least a second language. 

To avoid language barriers, I must be equipped with some Korean language basics when I go there. It must be the reason, why I am not allowed by the circumstances right now. It’s telling me, you’re not skillful enough to communicate or comprehend. ^^ aw~~ :| 난 할 수있어!