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A little time by the sea

강릉커피거리 · Gangneung

A page with Kapi · 1 min read
Kapi in an illustrated Gangneung travel scene
Original illustration · not a navigational map

A roof, a lake, and now a line where the sea meets the sky: Gangneung's notebook page is nearly full. At Anmok Beach, coffee became part of the shoreline's character. What began with vending machines developed into the cafés of Gangneung Coffee Street. An ordinary habit helped shape a place people come to remember.

If you want a drink, choose it for your own taste. Water, tea or no drink at all belongs in this moment too. Find a comfortable public resting place or a seat where you are welcome, then let the screen rest.

I would draw a little circle on the page: room for a cup, or simply a pause. The best thing to take away might be the feeling that you had enough time.

Behind the story

Kapi is a fictional companion. His voice is original storytelling; the historical details below link to their sources.

Gangneung City — Anmok Beach and Coffee Street

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Another little discoveryA question beneath the stars