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I didn’t like the hostel I was staying in.  I just wasn’t getting good vibes from the guests or the people that ran the hostel.  I was planning on going east to a famous national park and hiking area.  But at the last minute I changed my mind and headed south to Jeonju.  A good choice to boot.

It was a bit of a hassle to find the only hostel in town, Jeonju Guesthouse, but well worth the search for this gem.  Jeonju Guest House is run by a charismatic man and his wife.  They are well informed and very sociable.  It was through him that I met Teresa.  Teresa, a devote Christian,  was travelling with her mom.  Her mom hadn’t been back to her home town, Jeonju, since she was about 7 years old.  Now in her early 60’s (?) she returned to meet with her long seen relatives.  A happy reunion from what I gathered.

I explored the town a little and then joined a big group of people for dinner.  The Koreans really do make a big thing about eating together.  Every meal is a banquet.  The restaurant we ate at had a very interesting concept.  You don’t pay for the food you eat. It is complimentary to the huge kettle of makgeolli you order.  The more makgeolli you drink the more food they bring.  Great idea!