@dodoim, this post really brings back memories! The photo perfectly captures the raw, almost wild beauty of the "gae-boksunga" (wild peach). I love your honest reflection on the process – the effort of making the extract, the surprisingly bland taste of the fruit itself, and that nostalgic pull of childhood memories.
It's fascinating how something that requires so much sugar to make palatable can still hold such a powerful connection to our past. Does the aroma still evoke those same childhood feelings, even if the taste doesn't quite live up to the memory? I'm curious if others have similar experiences with "gae-boksunga" or other wild fruits from their childhood! Thanks for sharing this evocative slice of life.