Fukuoka, Japan & Back to Korea

Japan wasn't on my list, but as things turned out I needed to visit Fukuoka for my Korean work visa. Due to its proximity to Korea, it's a poplular city to obtain a Korean work visa. Fukuoka can also supply this in one working day. Shanghai ended up being more confusing than intended & required 4 work days in order to get a work visa. So, I had to fly out for a one night trip to Japan. As much as I didn't budget for it, it was nice to see the place I had visited a year prior. This time, I barely had two days to take some rainy day pictures. Of course, last time I didn't even own a camera. In more ways than one, I suppose I was lucky to visit Fukuoka once again.

This bridge extends to the island in Ohori Park & continues to the other side. Despite the weather, I was pleased to hear two ladies playing instruments in the red fenced gazebo. Just out of sight are the Fukuoka Castle ruins.

This trio found some cover under the trees.

I too found some cover at this well known place. This photo & the next few are from a shopping center called Canal City.

In the evening, the water display danced to the music.

Kiosks nestle near the water.

Not really sure why I put this one in, but I needed a few more photos for this posting.

There were no direct flights from Fukuoka to Jeju-do on the particular day I needed. So, I had take a boat ride into Busan & then fly to into Jeju-do to meet my new employer. While swinging through Busan, I was able to take a few photos that I wasn't able to get before. My hour in Busan also allowed me a quick reflection of the memories spent living here. It was a a very long year, but a very good one. It brought back many, many good memories...

Busan is the largest harbor city in S. Korea.

Busan Grand Bridge

Goodbye Busan, once again...