Heron in Flight
Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: 56.5 km
Hike: Seoul Trail

A warm day in Seoul, south of the Han River, took me through several parks and stream valleys. Afterwards, the Lotus Lantern Festival was an enjoyable evening diversion.

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Mukdongcheon Stream
Friday, May 15, 2026 7:32 pm
Location: 40.2 km
Hike: Seoul Trail

Three more sections on the Seoul Trail take me through several parks, over two mountains, and across the Han River, as I continue my trek around Seoul.

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Heron
Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:34 pm
Location: 18.6 km
Hike: Seoul Trail

Today, I started the Seoul Trail, completing its first three sections.

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Seoul Tower
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 11:38 pm
Hike: Seoul Trail

After flying in to Seoul from Auckland yesterday, I spent most of today jetlagged as I prepare for starting the Seoul Trail tomorrow.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 am
Hike: Seoul Trail

Circumnavigating South Korea’s capital city, The Seoul Trail is my next hike — and my first long hike in Asia.

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