Autumn Hike: Mt. Bukhansan

I’m not ashamed to admit that my hiking experiences was non existent before this one. It was the last day Bukhansan Mountain opened for public before it temporarily closed on November 15-December 15 for fire-prevention and maintenance. It’s located just north of Seoul, so it’s very convenient if you just want to have a day hike close to the city—how hard can it be?—and that’s why I wasn’t taking this hike as seriously as I should’ve.

Bukhansan is a mountain of many peaks. There are several trails that leads to its peaks. In the end, I decided to hike the highest peak, Baegundae Peak. It said to serve the best view of ‘em all. The loop to Baegundae Peak and back is about 8 km. People said they can arrive at the top in just over two hours, so I expected the same for me.

The hike to the top is tough, yet rewarding. There weren’t many options to buy food and drinks when you start the hike. But you can always opt to pack your lunch and eat it along the hike—you’ll get plenty of opportunities to do this. Throughout the hike, you will find a little bit of everything here. At first, you’ll find yourself walking on a slight incline and the route started to get tougher from there. It’ll be best if you have hiking boots but you can get away with a decent pair of sneakers.

In the end, it took me around 6-7 hours to reach the top and go back, almost two times compared the average. Though, it's no wonder as me and my friends took a break in almost every turns. That just showed how out of shape we are. But, in my opinion, just enjoy the hike and savour the scenery slowly.

Whether you’re a pro or just hitting your first trail, Bukhansan is a quintessential that must be checked off the list when you’re in Seoul.

Adventures of IX D Ended Here

Holiday was ahMazing! Even though it means goodbye with my ex-school and ex-classmates :( Lots of walking, and it was sooo hot the whole time. Everything was so nice, and amazing and i had so much fun! ughh, i can’t even explain it all.

I really enjoy this trip to Batu, Jawa Timur. Especially spending time with my ex-classmates before we parted to our own school. I ate lots of good stuff at this trip (including 6 packs of 'keripik apel' by myself). Someone was pretty sweet to me & made we got pretty much attention from the others-_- We went to Jatim Park 1 & 2, BNS, Coban Rondo, and had an agro tour. Never in my life have I ever had the urge to go ‘Scarf shopping’ but I really want one because when we go outside and my whole body gets freezing. But it’s a good novelty to actually be cold.

Okky, Dinda, me, Wulan, Nana, Kholis, Laras

With Desi


Me & Dinda

The Girls

The Boys

One more thing, rest in peace for our ex-homeroom teacher of IX D, Pak Edi Purnomo. You was the most caring, loyal, funny teacher I ever had and you never failed to make us laugh! The one who guide us till we passed on UAN. I'm happy at least you could see our yearbook design. You have gone but you will never be forgotten.

I can't imagine that holiday is already over and i have to go to school tomorrow. Which mean NEW SCHOOL!! WOW!

good luck to me. and to everyone.

I hope we survive.