This is a quick glimpse of the island I'm currently living on. When visiting last year, I had to admit that I wasn't sure what all the hype was. Now that I'm living here & have had time to explore a little, I definitely understand. This place is really beautiful, but I'm only able to show you a small portion of it. I have much to explore!
There are many carved rock statues on the island & the origins of them are still in question. These happen to be smaller versions (sons) of the dolharubang, which are shown in the last photo.
The third waterfall at Cheonjeyeon Falls.
Halla Mountain, the highest in S. Korea, is hidden behind the clouds.
This was captured a distance away from the tourist at Jungmun Beach.
A 20 minute walk from my apartment.
The second waterfall at Cheonjeyeon Falls.
Hyeopjae Beach with Biyang Island in the background.
Once again, only 20 minutes away from my apartment. This shot is overlooking Jeongbang waterfall.
Rocky area near Oedolgae.
This is taken from a walkway in town. The first island, Saesung, can be scrambled to during low tide, but the second isn't accessible by foot.
Local area, Soesoggak, where one of the many rivers meet the sea.
All the beaches I've seen so far are camper friendly!
Hmmm.... I'm thinking I really like this island!
Of course, with it's beauty come the resorts! With a swimming pool water slide on the right, the Lotte Hotel is a popular place to stay. 
An August sunset at Hyeopjae Beach. Check out the buried person on the right. He's asleep with a red cap on his head & no one around him. Perhaps his buddies became tired of him hiding in the sand & left him? Maybe they lost him in the sand? Not quite sure what happened to this fella?
The river at Soesoggak can easily rise a good 5 feet when raining! In this photo, I've caught the river at its low.
A different area near my apartment. During high tide, these rocks are under water.
This photo is taken from a tiny island, Udo, off the east coast of Jeju Island. The land in the distance is a small volcanic mound on Jeju Island.
Jeongbang Falls is a close walk from my house. This waterfall almost drops directly into the ocean.
Locals' swimming hole near Oedolgae. Truthfully, not many locals even know of it.
Hyeopjae Beach is one of the most popular beaches during peak season. It's a very small beach, with volcanic rock lining its sides.
I happened to catch this lightning storm from my porch. If you expand this photo to its fullest, you can faintly see the lightning streaks.
Some of the native flowers that appear everywhere!
I received this hat earlier in the day from an older, perhaps now retired, ganster. In this photo, I was going for a serious-concerned-sad look. Did it work?
Ah ha! I found where these stone statues breed! The stone statues are the de facto symbol of the island. Dolharubang, or stone grandfather figures, are found everywhere on the island. While only 45 of them are originals, they are known for their wide nose, large round eyes, crossed hands, & a beanie-type cap. There are are many theories regarding the dolharubang. Some of the most popular beliefs are that they were erected as a protective totem, while others argue their fallic shape represent a fertility symbol. With differences of opinion in mind, rubbing the nose has brought about various beliefs as well. Some attest that if you rub the nose & make a wish, it will be granted. Others believe that a rub of the nose will provide one the luck of fertility. Regardless, no one has been able to prove the history nor reasons for these stone works.
