The beach Korean style

BONGGIL BEACH
The sand is quite stoney, and there is virtually no evidence of swimming costumes. They actually bathe up to the knees, fully clothed, then sit under umbrellas in sweltering heat with even more clothing on. We were hot and flustered, just looking at them









This setting was made from upturned beer crates with a board on top and even a little table set on that under a canopy. The heat was really intense on this day but no-one was deterred.
Air- con was sounding more desirable the longer we were there, which wasn't long, as we quickly made a bee line back to the car.

However this setting didn't prepare us for what we saw when we got to Haeundae Beach in Busan, which is the 2nd largest city in South Korea. Over a million people pack the beach on weekends and holidays (which happened to be when we were there!!) And not a grain of sand is left uncovered!!!!!

The mass of sponsored umbrellas as far as the eye could see. Everyone here also used a rubber inflatable ring to wallow in the water. Not much room for air to circulate between the umbrellas, but everyone was having a jolly good time and were well set up in family groups with plenty food and drink.






Oh my goodness!!! A rare shot of swim suits.

I think if the beach ever got like this in Australia you would stay home.











The brollies and bathers came right up to the street, where you could get your floatie reinflated or get a mat to put on the sand. It appeared all the accompaniments were hired as I don't know how you would ever get all the gear to the beach if you had to bring it by bus. It's a pity it was a hazy day as it doesn't give a true picture of the number of people present.