Monday, December 6, 2010

The Great Wall

Today we climbed the great wall. Climb is really quite accurate. We were on the jonguiaa section supposedly close to Beijing but also one of the steepest sections. The sight of a the great wall was incredible. The idea that several people constructed such an overwhelming structure is amazing. We climbed and climbed. Some steps so steep we helped each other. No real symmetry ; expected from something built over many years by hand therefore, some steps only a few inches high others 18-20 inches! We were so impressed with the friendliness of the Chinese people. We have has such gracious hosts. Our group has now expanded to include about 12 from Texas. We treated so kindly and like such wo


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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Chicago airport

Our Confucius guide


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In Lansing airport

First Picts of some of my travel mates!


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Packed and ready

So, I am packed and ready, well as ready as I can be to travel across the globe! Excited and nervous all at once. Will send updates as I go. I have been told to bring toilet paper and Kleenex I guess they are nowhere to be found!

Less than 24 hours away

Ok, so I am not a techie but will do my best to Post updates of my travels to those interested!