Day 10- Jeju City (Full Circle)

I've made it! Full Circle. After 10 days, I could now say that I have seen some of the most beautiful scenery in Jeju. Reflecting back from Day 1, I remember Halla Mountain with my 20+ pounds backpack. It must have been the most challenging, yet rewarding thing I've done since my marathon last year.
Camping right along the beaches of Jeju has definitely been a blessing and a highlight on this trip. The cost is free! And I had views that beat out any five star hotels. Sunrise Peak at Gwangchigi Beach was one of those sites that I will remember for a while. Walking Olle #'s 7,8,9, and 10 were also memories that will last a long time. Carrying my heavy backpack sure made me feel like Christian in the classic, "Pilgrim's Progress" I probably packed more than I should but it was a learning experience nonetheless.
I will also cherish the people of Jeju. I have met some of the most generous people here. Although some came from Seoul to start businesses, they still added to Jeju's charm.

Dear Lord,
I thank you for giving me an opportunity to spend some time with you in Jeju. Thank you for reminding me of your beauty through nature and your grace and kindness through each hiking trails I took. You truly have been so good. I give you the glory. Thank you for giving me a job, without which I wouldn't have access or the means to do the things I did.
As I press on once again to the daily routine of work, may you help me to be gracious and kind. And to represent you in the best possible light.
Help me to shine for you alone and not for others' praises. May people I come in contact with, see something deeper and supernatural in me and that can only stem from you and my relationship with you.
I ask for a focused mind dear Lord as I go back to work and as I continue to live the life that you have given me. I give you glory because you are my strength and my first love.

Day 9-Hyeopje Beach

It's Tuesday, almost noon and I'm here at Gwakji Beach. I've almost completed my travels around Jeju. It's very windy but the sun is shining brightly. Last night I arrived at Hyeopje
Beach. I set up my tent there. I would say that it's the best beach area in Jeju. It may seem a bit crowded late in the afternoon but once night falls it's fairly quiet. It's amazing how shallow the water is here. In the morning at around 8:30am, I had the chance to go and swim and have the beach to myself. In between beaches are these areas where you can have your own private beach. That's where I snicked out until the water was actually above my head. It seemed like I was half way towards the island in front of the beach. That was a great time.

Day 8- Marado

After spending the night in Marado with Mr. DaeGuen, I had the privilege of meeting some of Marado's residents. They seemed to be a very peaceful community. Each one had a role to play whether they were the lighthouse operators from Chunyo do, police officers that were younger me, or just the sole teacher on the island; each one brought something special to Marado. I really cherished my time with Mr. Daegun. His kindness to me had to be because of his faith in God. He is a man with 3 children and a wife willing enough to let him go and teach at Marado, faraway from his home in Choneon near Seoul. Life in Marado is very simple. But it's also hard work. The only two students in Marado are SuHyeon and Hyebin. 11-12 year old girls who look like sisters. Their parents have also shown kindess to a stranger like me. Hyebin's parents set up a feast last night. We also had rice porridge this morning. Simply an amazing experience. Something unplanned and yet God made it an experience that I will cherish. Thank You Lord for your kindness.

Teaching my Students to sing "Come Now is the time to Worship"

This was during my 1 week training at a Ikani Ngombe village in Iringa, Tanzania. I taught some students "Come Now is the Time to Worship." We sang the song at their church that Sunday.