One of the major differences in landscape between Korea and the Midwest is the mountains. Korea has a ton of mountains while the Midwest is as flat as you can get. It was great to a have change of scenery… I almost forgot how pretty mountains can be haha So while I was in Korea, I took advantage and went on some hikes. One that was particularly memorable was the Baegundae trail on Bukhansan mountain. I remember it well because it was the most difficult one to get to the top. The mountain was pretty high and there were some areas where it felt like you were climbing vertically. It didn’t help that I have a fear of heights either. But when I finally reached the top, it was a huge feeling of accomplishment. The view was priceless and you see for miles in every direction. Everything just seemed so peaceful. My parents and I sat up there for some while and just enjoyed the moment. It was definitely a good day.