A Day Trip to Daebudo: Part II, Design
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Last time in Daebudo, Donna recounted the thrilling tale of finding a whale-sized Korean seafood feast. We rejoin her now as she continues her trip.
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After the amazing lunch of stuffing our faces with seafood, we decided to check out a museum called Glass Island we happened to see signs for.
Truthfully, I wasn't expecting much. After all, the town is predominantly known for its proximity to the ocean and as a farming town.
Once we got to Glass Island, we realized the place was enormous. The museum's property spans 43,000 square meters. Towards the back of the museum lays a forested area that serves as a campground.
The main buildings are also adjacent to the water, where visitors can dig for clams and enjoy the beach breeze.
In front of the museum's entrance is a sculpture garden with unique pieces that seemed to beg to have their photos taken. I was more than happy to oblige.
The lower-right photo of the image above is of a room inside the museum that particularly stood out. There were two rooms like this that had a Alice in Wonderland (Glass Version)-feel to it. Similar to this theme, there were several rooms within rooms and other areas that seemed almost hidden.
For example, I would have missed this neon-infused section were it not for my friend who discovered it while wandering. The heart in the top photo was linked to a stethoscope; the neon light and letters blink to the beat of your own heart!
There were works by both Korean and foreign artists, using glass, paint, crystals and other mediums. From smaller pieces to large-scale displays, the museum had plenty to admire.
Glass Island also holds regularly scheduled glassmaking demonstrations for the public. Visitors can even experience glassmaking for themselves, using different techniques including glass blowing, sanding, lamping and more.
Here's a look at my friend, Tiff, learning how to make a glass cup!
This picture below gives a peek into some of the other highlights of our trip to Daebudo. One was a park that had a perfect walking trail and flowers in full bloom.
The longer photos are of the picturesque driving roads. We felt compelled to stop our Kia Soul to see more of the sparkly blue water. These towers for power lines are interesting because they're in the middle of the water!
Last, we winded down the day by taking in the sunset, which is another Daebudo special. The sunset is a deep red, which is further enhanced by the reflections off the water surrounding the island. My picture doesn't do it justice, so see the ones below.
It was the perfect end to a perfect day in Korea!
About the author by Donna Choi
Born and raised in the States, I came to Seoul in 2009 and have loved living and working in such a high-tech and connected city ever since. I enjoy collecting unique, cute gadgets/items (I have a bread-scented smartphone case!) and traveling around Korea. My personal mission while living in Korea: Try every type of Korean food known to exist.
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