Edward Yom/ A Meaningful Place/ Tues 9am

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Narnia

 

     Of the numerous places that I have visited in my life, I would like to share one place, a villa in Yangpyeong Korea, that left an enormous impact. I first visited my villa which was located on top of the mountain when I was ten. Since I didn't have the slightest idea that I would have to climb the mountain, I figured the heavy rain from the day before would not affect my attire, so I was wearing shorts and flip flops. However, when I saw the mountain, it looked like an uncharted territory with ivy and trees everywhere without a noticeable path. It would be no surprise if a deer or a rabbit popped out. As I was going up the mountains, the rocks shook, and roots spread in attempt to make me fall. There were branches and bushes grabbing, and tearing at my clothes and skin. By the time I arrived, I looked as if I washed ten cats. there were scratch marks all over my body, and I was soaked with sweat. 

 

     When I arrived, it felt as if I was in a new world. The first thing I noticed was the smell of fresh cut grass while feeling the cool and refreshing breeze. It was an open place where I was able to see rivers, mountains with fog.Through the fog, was a  There were numerous other astonishing factors like the fire place to make a little bonfire, the best part about the place was the sunset. Looking at the red, yellow, and orange sun slowly spreading through the horizon, while browning marshmallows on the bonfire, and drinking fresh, cold water from the lake, I felt as if I had the whole world to myself. There was no internet connection, but that allowed me to try numerous things like running around in the grass, and attempting to hunt rabbits and deer. 

 

 

      My villa, although it was hard to get there, reminds me of Narnia. There is a different view, and a different feeling depending on the season. In winter, there is a beautiful scenery of frozen lakes and trees with snow leaves. In autumn, I am see leaves turning red, orange, and yellow absorbing the color of the sun. It feels like I am going to four different places while getting the same comfortable feeling of "home," yet having a new, and adventurous feeling at the same time. To this day, during holidays, or when I have some free time, I find myself coming here. It is not that far away, and it is well worth the time and effort going there.