Along The Great Wall
I spent today walking along the Great Wall. I went to a section called Jingshaling-Simitai, which is one of the furthest from Beijing, and thus less touristed spots, and also probably the most scenic. It was a 6 mile hike, all on top of the wall, and I must say it was quite impressive. The wall itself has been reconstructed in many places but is also crumbling into the environment in many others. There are many large “guardhouses” along the length, built to support the many soldiers that defended it against attacks from the Monguls and other people. I did the hike with 3 Americans, and had a great time, occasionally takinfg some “unconventional” paths over the structures. Hopefully the pictures will get published OK this time – still trying to figure out this system. I’m going with my 3 new friends to the Peking Duck House for dinner – probably the most famous place in the world to sample this regional favorite. Well, guess it’s time to push Publish and see what happens. Tommorow going to The Forbidden City and Beijing Zoo, after a bicycle tour of the alleys (hutongs) of Beijing.
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