The Great Wall

A relaxed morning was followed by a cable car ride to the top of the wall. We were part of maybe. Dizen others. It wad greAt. If we had waited until Beijing we'd have been among thousands and the experience much less rewarding.

By 9:30am it was already amazingly HOT!  I spent the better part of two hours wandering the ramparts and exploring the towers. Climbing up and down, and over and around in 100^ heat has its moments. The views were terrific with the smog of Beijing in the distance it was still blue skies with scattered clouds on the wall.

We met for lunch and then headed to Chengde where we will stay for two days and visit both the Imperial Summer Palace and gardens.

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