Trans-Eurasia Journey Home

Chronicles of Craig and Mary's journey from South Korea, through China, Mongolia, Siberia/Russia, Europe and back home to Fort Erie, Canada.

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Jinchon Ferry

UPDATE: Jinchon pictures are up as you can see. Here's the slideshow and set page.

An early morning bus and subway ride brought us to the port of Incheon. After much ado with tickets and customs (complete with a security guard noting our 'good looks' and caressing my arm hair), we were aboard our cruise ship.

Mary Peering through Porthole Self Portraits

Accommodations were comfortable in room 303, bunks 13 & 14. We were free to wander the ship along with the many Korean and Chinese passengers (plus 8 foreigners). We began our long voyage with our last Korean meal; Dol-Sot-Bibimbap.

In my bunk

On the deck we met Steve and Rachel - two foreigners who've lived in Montreal for three years, having emigrated from the UK. He's and architect, she's a neuro-scientist; smart folks! (not to mention kind and generous). Moving to the gallery, we sat and exchanged travel stories, lamenting the troubles and relishing the joys we've had living in foreign countries. They're traveling East Asia for 5 weeks - returning to Montreal and moving back to the UK.

Mary in her bunk

The ship itself was huge, but contained more cargo than passengers. We cruised at 37 km/h according to my GPS. There were plenty of areas to relax, drink, and dine besides our 0.7x0.7x2.1 meter bunk beds.

Setting sun

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