We went to Wolmido in October, or was it November? In any case, watching the video now feels like summer: boardwalks, amusement rides, corn on the cob, squid on a stick. I've never been to Coney Island, but something gives me the feeling that Wolmido is the Korean parallel.

It wasn't quite the lively, bustling, thriving place described in our guidebook, however. The promenade was shorter than imagined, establishments were closed down and facades sinking into disrepair. There was a slight atmosphere of desolation mixed in with the carnival fun. A little ghost-town feeling creeping in. Maybe it was just the October air.

Nevertheless, we will take our lowered expectations, visit again, and maybe even take a low-safety-standard amusement ride. Oh hey, there's also a Chinatown, and a park that we have yet to explore. And it looks pretty fun in the video, no?

If you're in Seoul, it's just a subway or two away.