Underground in Kwangju



A store in Kwangju which stocks imported foods that are difficult to find in Korea like cheese and sausages.



It is strange how being in a different country changes one's mindset and increases the spirit of adventure.  Thinking back to when I was in England, I rarely thought too much about travelling to other cities just to see, explore and learn.  However, being away on holiday for instance, everything is new, exciting and different.  After 15 months in Korea you might think that my outlook has changed but I am glad to say that any opportunity to travel and see more of this country is still every bit as exciting, particularly as nowadays I am trying to capture what life is like here through my lens. 

It was my first time exploring the streets of Kwangju, the sixth largest city in Korea.  After having a western style lunch, we headed to the main street - Chungmuro.  From the moment we arrived in this area, I loved it. There is an energy and vibrancy which heightens the senses, so many things happening, the sights, sounds and smells are almost overwhelming.

There is a never-ending conveyor belt of street side food merchants, some tempting but others just bizarre.

Towards the evening time, the neon signs become more prominent against the night sky, lighting the streets and leading the way.

Personally I really enjoyed everything Kwangju had to offer.  It was everything that is good about Korea - the energy and spirit which only an Asian city seems to offer late into the night.  Plus where else could you buy a good cup of coffee for 30p and eat pizza from a cup?!!

I wasn't joking about the pizza in a cup, it could be the future?