Last weekend, one of our co-teachers, Maya, took us to Hansan Island, one of the hundreds of islands off the coast of Tongyeong. The island is historically significant because it served as a naval outpost/headquarters for Admiral Yi (the famous navy guy) during his battles with the Japanese. The entire naval compound has been converted to a memorial to Admiral Yi (and his descendents as well) and seems to be a fairly popular place to visit for tourists and Koreans alike.
one of many memorial markers scattered around
ocean and islands
us on Hansan Island
cherry blossom trees are blooming already!
Brian lighting incense at Admiral Yi's shrine
shrine to Admiral Yi. visitors can light incense in the bowl and say a prayer (see above)
one of the Admiral Yi memorial compound buildings
diagram of the korean - japanese battles that were fought around Hansan Island
Suru Tower - where Admiral Yi supposedly sat and watched for enemy ships
view from Suru Tower
entrance to the Admiral Yi memorial 
ferry passengers were throwing food to the seagulls...there were dozens of them swooping around. brian swears he saw one dive deep into the ocean after a chip.
turtle boat lighthouse at the entrance to the harbor of Hansan Island
random little island. you can see some of the buoys marking oyster fields.
Jackie Chan picks up litter...so can you!
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