 when this guy gets on the subway, we realise we are horribly unprepared for this hike. |
 it was 24 subway stops between the marriott and tobongsan. at 9:30am it was pretty chilly but we were trying to beat the rush. |
 food and clothing sellers at the base of the mountain. we bought some sushi and chopped pork to take to the top. |
 we joined the throngs of hikers. |
 no, i have no idea what this says. |
 trail navigation was tricky in hangul (korean characters). the trail was pretty steep too. |
 beautiful fall foliage. |
 the trail was wide and well-trod... |
 ...and PACKED with hikers. it was like a freeway moving up the mountain. there are few places for koreans to get out of doors and they are always jammed. |