Day 2-Beijing

Day 2 in Beijing began at the Great Wall, which was a two hour bus ride from the city. Besides almost getting sick on the bus ride (should have dropped some dramamine), the scenery was beautiful. As you leave the city the roads wind through dense trees and beautiful fields. Progressively the land rises and you wind through the base of the mountain to the beginning of the Great Wall. Once there we took a ski-lift up the wall and began our climb. I was really surprised to see how young and how old some of the people were climbing the wall. It wasn't any easy challenge, with the uneven and decaying steps. It was definitely worth the labor and the views were truly incredible. It was so peaceful at the top of the wall looking out at the city. After this incredible workout, we got to toboggan down the hill! Definitely a blast, and at the bottom of the hill we got to go round 2 bartering with the locals. Personally I felt i did much better this time and got some cool gifts for back home. Amazing day :)