Aphae Island, Sinan County

South Jeolla Province, South Korea

Beyond these rice fields are the homes of the local workers and farmers on Aphae Island in South Korea
Beyond these rice fields are the homes of the local workers and farmers on Aphae Island in South Korea

First Octopus; Then Rice

I snapped the above photograph on Aphae Island while filming my National Geographic Channel TV show: Lost in Korea.

After a long day of catching an octopus with my bare hands and eating it raw, I had some free time to explore town.

Along with my costar, Jesse, and the production assistant, Jiyeon, we wandered along the main road while waiting for the rest of the crew to finish filming background scenes.

 

The main road in and out of town on Aphae Island is surrounded by nature and rice fields
The main road in and out of town on Aphae Island is surrounded by nature and rice fields

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Finding Jesus in South Korea

I currently live in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which is a Buddhist country.

So, when I come across a Christian church in another Asian nation, it really stands out.

What struck me most about this church on Aphae Island, Korea, was how abandoned it looked. Yet, when we walked into the lobby, it was full of offices, life and faith.

 

A church on Aphae Island in Sinan County - South Jeolla Province
A church on Aphae Island in Sinan County – South Jeolla Province

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