FFF(23)- Pyeongtaek Port

An international center all over the boards, the Pyeongtaek Port is one heck of a worldly city.  After the international port was built and opened in 1986, this city began to make its mark in Korea.

Not only is Pyeongtaek Port located just west of Camp Humphreys (the Army base in which Brandon is stationed), but it is also home to some of our (U.S.) seamen.  Furthermore, PT Port is Korea’s closest port to China, a mere 350 kilometers from China’s mainland (good thing Korea’s on good terms with China! Whew!). 

Although this area “apparently” (and I use that in quotations because my lack of blogging has lead me to already knowing this information) has a rather urban feeling, the government is working towards making the city an environmentally-friendly and aesthetically pleasing city, especially as the port is striving to become a leading center for trading within Northeast Asia.

Regardless of how the port looks, I’ll be looking for some Chinese goodies!

**Note:  Having written this long after I should have, I’ve decided to report “back”.  The city is actually already quiet appealing, with parks and art shows left and right.  A number of families bring their adorable Korean babies out to enjoy the land and the harbor.  And no, I didn’t happen to find any Chinese goodies.  It seemed as if there was an abundance of automobile goods that were being imported and exported on our Sunday stroll.  But good thing we're nearby, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on our Sunday outing and we’ll be returning, especially since Black Betty rolled just fine!