Touring Daegu

With a mere three months to go, it's all about cramming in the things I want to do!  Last week-end, the Deagu City Hall graciously invited foreigners to tag along on an -all day excursion to see the sites around Daegu.  The trip was totally worth it, and if you have a chance you should get to these hot spots for a day of fun on your own!

Our first stop was at the Guam Farm. The Farm is nestled between mountains and has some beautiful scenery. You feel like you are settled in a an old time rural country village.  

Guam Farm Tour

We experienced some hands on- seasonal activities, laughing the whole time. We got to see how egg baskets were made back in the day, using weaving. 

Basket Weaving

I thought mine was way better... but now that I look at them... 

I think Amy's a natural basket weaver!!

Harvest Time

Next we were off to experience  harvesting crops.  I was very much relieved that tending to the rice fields was not on the agenda but instead we were headed to pick tomatoes.  After being loaded up on a huge tractor, we made our way down to the greenhouses.

We were carefully instructed on how to perfectly pick tomatoes and now have a new found respect for the farmers who must do this harvesting, because the temperature inside the greenhouse was about 45 degrees! I don't think I've ever picked so fast!! 

 The freshly picked tomatoes were delicious!

Rice Cakes 

Next stop was learning how traditional rice cakes were made. My friend Dave was chosen to beat down the rice using a large mallet! 

 Dave was having quite a lot of fun with this!!

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The cake is then dusted in powder, and cut into pieces

Herb Hillz

There is so much to do at Herb Hillz and if you're keeping track, check my earlier post where a bunch of us Zip Lined here!  This tour included seeing the herb Garden, making natural herb soap and candles. 

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My friend Lia carefully mixing her candle. 

 Candle Expert!!

Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Center.

The rest of the day was spent at the Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medecine Center. We learned how to cut and package herbs and this place has all kinds of interesting exhibitions (which are foreigner friendly).  This place is perfect for a rainy day activity if you're looking for something to do in Daegu. 

 

All in all, it was a great day, filled with all kinds of memories and laughter. If you're looking for some fun things to do in Daegu- you should check out these hot spots!