blossom go the cherry trees and youido suddenly has people

hibernation. everything does it. it's done and over with though. the cherry blossoms have called people out of their seoulite apartments and grudgingly dragged them out of dingy bars and skanky clubs to witness the beauty of spring unfurling day by day. 
youido is one of the more popular places to go and see the blossoms. the tiny island in the middle of the han supports streets lined with the trees making the scenic boardwalks look like it's snowing, with every breath of air that stirs the branches white swirls come down and enclose you in some of the most lovely smells... unless of course the breeze is mixing with the copious amounts of food vendors, but where can you not find them, eh?
so you can bike around the island in just a couple hours (slowly), watch people fly kites (fly your own), play in the water fountain/man made river next to the river or just relax with friends and a blanket on the grass with some  소주 and 막걸리 and pass the day in idle bliss.... unfortunately i couldn't really pass in idle bliss. stephen was back at home in ireland for his brother's wedding leaving me a bit sad and out of sorts, so i, just keeping busy and rode through it and onto other things, but i did stop for a while to take in the atmosphere 
and sights.

fountain park... you can see the 63 building in the far left. it big (when you're near it) and gold... oooo shiny

the open plan fountain spills off on to steps all the way down to the river

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peacock kites are where it's at

not that it was a particularly hot day, but you could feel the heat in the sun... finally