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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