amethyst cave hodge podge

We went to a former amethyst cave today just outside of Ulsan.  It was a really enjoyable trip.  As with most places like this, it had a bit of a carnival feel, but it added to the over-all pleasure of it.  Built into the side of the mountain there were ice-sculptures, a mini-tobaggan ride, and  temple.  Outside there was a mini-carnival, a mini zoo, a chicken show and stands selling all sorts of goodies, but only the woodspoons really caught my eye.  Anyway the attractions and randomness were in typical Korean fashion (which I officially feel that I have been here long enough to start calling things "typical" :) as if you couldn't figure that out from the chicken display.  There was also an ET head sticking out behind this stage for performances inside of the cave and Egyptian statues to name a few.  Once again, I love Korea.  I really do.  I don't know that any other country could ever get away with such a mish mash of cuteness, weirdness, and hodge-podge.

Lanterns hanging from the ceiling in the temple

The view from the hillside.  It is incredibly lush here with gorgeous mountains and rolling hills...  I just can't get over how spectacular some of the views are.  It almost overwhelms me.

Because what amethyst cave isn't complete without a chicken exhibition? 

What?!?

I love wooden spoon displays here.  They are incredibly cheap here as well.