Hot-Air Balloon Fest

  On Saturday we had our second statistics exam. It was a lot more difficult than the last one, but luckily we were allowed a "cheat sheet" so hopefully that helped us. After class we took a bus 2 hours south-east to Daejeon, Korea's 3rd-largest city. They were holding an International Hot Air Balloon Festival that we really wanted to see.

  We got into the city around 7pm, and after a bit of confusion, found the festival grounds. The balloons were set up right along the Gap River in the middle of the city, and it was quite impressive. We got dropped off on one side of the river, took some photos from afar, and then walked across the floating bridge to get an up-close view. They were lighting them up one by one, and in the dark it looked really cool.

  After awhile we got hungry and found this restaurant that over-looked the whole festival. The food was good and the view was great. We got back to the fest just in time to catch a few fireworks being set off.  A bit after 10 we started walking to find a hotel, but ended up jumping in a cab 45 mins later (we weren't in the 'hotel part' of town). Sunday morn we got up and headed back to the festival grounds, where they happened to be giving free balloon rides. We waited in line for 45 mins and took advantage of the short trek in the balloon (basically up 20ft and then back down again) but it was still really fun.

  There's a Costco in Daejeon, so we went there again to pick up a few things. We found cereal, bagels, and tortillas.

  This week we've got no tests for Uni, but in 2 weeks we have final exams for both classes. It's crazy how time flies.  Hope everyone is well :D

PS- I've posted 60 pics of our fall experiences on my facebook acct, so click here  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2073230&l=2f50b&id=184902869

 

Hot air balloons by night.

The beautiful daejeon Landscape.

In line for the big ride.

Up, up, and away!!