The most unforgettable event on the Jeju Frigate

   The most unforgettable event is Climbing Halla Mt. with fellow seamans.

   I was a supply officer of Jeju frigate of navy in 2007. May 3, on the heading to refit, we stopped at Jeju island. Our ship is named after Jeju province, so we were making a connection each other. So we made festival on the board May 4 and 5, during two days(as you know May 5 is Children's Day.).

   During that day, we, all crew of the frigate, had suffer from unfamilliar job. First, we were to be a guide introducing navy and the ship. More 3,000 people were coming to our ship. It's a rough thing that the crews receive thousands guests. And, we, including the commander, had to use a bathroom and a dining room where is about 10 min. from the ship. For preventing the port against the pollution, when we were in the port, it was prohibited using water on the ship. Anyway we had a hard time and were tired.

   The morning of leaving day, it was drizzling until we started to climb the mountain. Because of raining, we had difficulty to get the bus. Although some crews had to be leave on the ship for shortage of seat, we started to climb. Along the drizzling route, we were hiking Halla. To the top of the mountain, it took over 4 hours. And there were much cloud and fog on the lake of top of Hall. But when we were getting there, suddenly, they were gone. It's so clear to see the caldera. Many crews raised the shouting. And we felt tiredness was gone, too. I never forget that scene. It was so clear and deep impression on us. I never forget about it.