Autumn at Wonhyo Temple

Written by Colin Farabee.

The autumn change of the seasons in Korea always makes me think of California, in a strange way. The boiling hot Californian summer changes to warm winter with no marked difference in the landscape. The Korean autumn is the autumn I have always wanted to see, when overnight the vibrant greens of the trees change into fiery reds, warm yellows, and brilliant oranges that dance in the breeze and carpet the grass in beautiful hues. It was the perfect time to visit the Wonhyo Temple (Wonhyo-sa). With the breathtaking backdrop of the valley behind it, I could sit atop the mountain, coffee in hand, and drink in the living painting of the season that is Mudeung Mountain in the fall.

Photographed by Sarah Pittman

The Author
Colin Farabee is a 27-year-old Californian working as an English teacher in Gwangju’s Sangmu District. His hobbies include extreme sports, riflery, and teaching historical European martial arts. He also writes adventure modules and plays lots of nerdy games, such as D&D and WH40k.