A Day Trip to Nami Island (남이섬) : When Roles Reversed, a Mother's Wheelchair Walk Turned into Autumn Joy
Life often has a funny way of flipping the script. Years ago, a severe car accident injured my legs and kept me in hospital beds for a very long time. Although I made a full recovery and can now walk freely, the lingering record left me officially registered with a mild disability status, which keeps me connected to a local "disability welfare organization." Today, that organization organized a beautiful one-day autumn outing. My younger daughter had promised to accompany me, but just a few days ago, she suddenly developed an unexplained ache in her leg. We hesitated about whether to make the trip, but with the crisp early autumn breeze calling us, we decided to head out together toward Gapyeong. Our destination was Nami Island (Namiseom) in Gapyeong , one of South Korea’s most enchanting island getaways. We arrived from Seoul in about an hour and a half by an accessible group chartered bus. How to Get to Nami Island from Seoul by Public Transportation Option 1 : Trai...