Wonsan reflects real North Korean life
educational PICKINGS from my NORTH KOREAN DIARY 11.–21. April 2011
Soldier catches a cab
Rushhour
THE PORT CITY of Wonsan
Wonsan - not the usual destination
is a pleasant surprise to me though it doesn’t seem to be a big draw for foreign tourists – we were the only 2 in town. It is a popular holiday resort for North Koreans in summer judged by the two big government owned hotels I see, both second class. It has a Childrens Camp for 2000 students and a beautiful old fashioned parc. Wonsan seems to be the centre of learning on the east coast with 10 universities.
Wonsan - center of learning - students' morning class
We visited the University of Agriculture, the Cooperative Model-Farm, the Childrens Camp, the local Gallery, the little island, the cloth shop.
After “sudden snow“ we had lunch at the Tourist Restaurant in Wonsan, by North Korean standards a smallish and cosy place with a wood-burning stove which was in use, a friendly service and the best food I got in North Korea.
After “sudden snow" the stove comes in handy
At the restaurant in Wonsan - The stove is on