EPISODE 5: BIKE. CHECK. STUFF TO GO SEE. CHECK.

I bought a bike and now use it for almost all our errands. But the joyrides are rather nice as well. Here are some sights that are all close to home.

THE ROAD THAT RUNS BEHIND OUR BUILDING. Gateway to farmland, manure-smells, and adventure!

This cheery, mushroom-headed fellow is somewhat of a mascot here on Jeju. All over the place, you'll find "grandfather statues," or dol hareubangs: they're old gods that offered a mixture of protection and fertility. Beside the dol hareubang is Jeju's other staple: the tangerine. We have a field of them growing right beside our building, and can't wait to harvest them in the winter.

OUR LOCAL FROG POND... SOOOOO MANY FROGS. And they croak so cutely!

BIKING ON A FARM ROAD TOWARDS MOUNT SANBANGSAN. Another reminder that we live, basically, on a giant, dead volcano... and also, a very handy navigation landmark!

Buddha on the side of Mt. Sanbangsan. As you can see, he's mildly visible from the surrounding area.

He, she, we, and they aren't welcome here.

So close to the ocean! A 20- to 30-minute bike ride, and you're here!