Where'd Everyone Go?
27 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 61 °F
As we were going into the Wanda Realm Mall we saw a free concert happening in this courtyard with lots of people around, but now the area is completely empty. I'm very surprised that a city as big asEn savoir plus
Good Night, Beijing!
27 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 61 °F
We didn't see anyone from our tour group lingering in the lobby so we went straight up to our room. It was just as well because we're both feeling so tired. I hope that we sleep well because I'm sureEn savoir plus
Good Morning!
28 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 55 °F
It's a new day here in Beijing and, once again, the weather looks fantastic. We both slept well and feel very rested but now it's time to get up and get ready for another day of touring China. I'mEn savoir plus
Time for Breakfast
28 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 55 °F
The buffet for breakfast was almost exactly the same as what we had yesterday. Kathy was able to enjoy a good breakfast while I stayed with my buttered toast. I would have liked something more butEn savoir plus
Kathy
28 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 55 °F
We saw a few people from our tour group scattered around the buffet. I'm kind of surprised that all of us are sitting separately instead of having breakfast together. I guess that everyone is stillEn savoir plus
In the Lobby
28 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 57 °F
We're all supposed to be meeting in the hotel lobby after breakfast but, so far, we're the only ones here. We're a bit early but we really expected to see at least a few of the others. I guess thatEn savoir plus
Let's Go!
28 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 57 °F
As we expected, everyone seemed to get there at the last minute. We're on the bus now, ready to see more of China. This is our last full day in Beijing so let's make it count. We're going to be seeingEn savoir plus
Jade Craftsman
28 septembre 2018, Chine ⋅ 61 °F
On the way to the Great Wall we stopped at the Jade Factory to learn about jade and see how it's crafted into different shapes. Kathy wanted to get a jade bracelet for her friend, Michelle, but theEn savoir plus
The Great Wall
28 septembre 2018, Chine
It was a long drive, with a lot of traffic, but we finally made it to the Great Wall. This is a bucket list place for both of us so we're very happy and excited to be here. I'm so eager to startEn savoir plus
Some Great Wall Facts
28 septembre 2018, Chine
The Great Wall is not a continuous line: there are side walls, circular walls, parallel walls, and sections with no wall. In those areas, high mountains or rivers form a barrier instead. In the QinEn savoir plus
Ready to Climb
28 septembre 2018, Chine
Kathy is so excited to be here at the Great Wall. She's determined to make it all the way to the top. I want to do it too but I wasn't expecting the steps to be so steep. I'm not sure that I'll beEn savoir plus
The Great Wall
28 septembre 2018, Chine
I still can't believe that we're really here! I've learned about the Great Wall in school, seen it in movies and read about it in National Geographic. Now, I'm actually here and seeing it for myself!En savoir plus
Interesting Legends
28 septembre 2018, Chine
There are so many stories and legends about the Great Wall. One of the most popular is about Meng Jiangnv, whose husband died building the Wall. Her weeping was so bitter that a section of the WallEn savoir plus
A Long Climb
28 septembre 2018, Chine
The steps to climb the Great Wall are much more steep and uneven than I had expected. As much as I wanted to make the trip to the top, I think that it's beyond my limits. I wasn't the only one,En savoir plus
Going Up
28 septembre 2018, Chine
Our tour guide, Lisa, let everyone wander around on their own but gave us a time limit. She warned us that if we wanted to climb to the top of the Great Wall we should leave now. Kathy, and a fewEn savoir plus
Climbing
28 septembre 2018, Chine
Kathy's going up the Wall very quickly! I wonder how long she'll be able to keep up that pace. I'm very confident that she'll make it to the top though. She's determined!
Exploring the Great Wall
28 septembre 2018, Chine
While Kathy was climbing the Wall, I was exploring the ground level area. Even without climbing, there's so much for me to see here. I'm going to be getting some great pictures of the Wall!
It Goes On and On
28 septembre 2018, Chine
I couldn't even imagine starting such a huge project. The wall goes on as far as I can see and it's so thick and strong. The amount of people working on this must have been incredible!
The Way Up
28 septembre 2018, Chine
I'm not sure how long it's going to take Kathy to make it to the top but one thing that I'm sure of is that she'll make it. She's in great shape and very determined. I wonder how many others from ourEn savoir plus
Shooting Legos
28 septembre 2018, Chine
While Kathy was doing her climb on the wall I decided to do a photo shoot with some of the Lego minifigures. This was a lot more fun and interesting than just sitting on a bench and waiting for her toEn savoir plus
The Great Wall
28 septembre 2018, Chine
In between my Lego shots, I was still taking pictures of the Great Wall, trying to get every view and angle that I could think of. I'm still feeling amazed that we're actually here!
Guard Duty
28 septembre 2018, Chine
Shooting the Lego minifigures is always fun but doing on location photoshoots in exotic locations, like this, is something very new to me. I'm loving it! I think that this one was my best shot of theEn savoir plus
It Goes On and On
28 septembre 2018, Chine
The Great Wall goes on and on, as far as I could see. Even though I'm here looking at it, it's hard to imagine anything being this big. The amount of work it took to create the wall must have beenEn savoir plus
Walking the Wall
28 septembre 2018, Chine
The scenery in these Lego shots is amazing! I wish I could have gotten shots like this yesterday at the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven but our tour guide, Lisa, seemed to be rushing usEn savoir plus
Guard Tower
28 septembre 2018, Chine
These old guard towers look fantastic! I would have loved to go inside and look around but, unfortunately, the doors were all locked. I wish that they didn't have the speakers, or cameras, or whateverEn savoir plus